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Tilta Arm, Head & Speed Rail Mounting Kit for Hydra Alien Pro (V-Mount)

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Tilta Arm, Head & Speed Rail Mounting Kit for Hydra Alien Pro (V-Mount)
Key Features
  • Shock-Absorbing Arm for Hydra Alien Pro
  • Shock-Absorbing Head, Counterweight Set
  • Power Supply Base, Dual V-Mount Plate
  • 50mm Speed Rail Mounting Clamp
Add a shock-absorbing arm to your Hydra Alien Pro car mount for smooth motion shots with this Arm, Head & Speed Rail Mounting Kit from Tilta. The kit includes a shock-absorbing arm, shock-absorbing head, power supply baseplate, dual V-mount plate, counterweights, 50mm standard speed rail mounting clamp, swappable shock absorber kit, safety tether, a mount adapter for a DJI Ronin series gimbals, and power cables.
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Tilta HDA-T18-B-V Overview

Add a shock-absorbing arm to your Hydra Alien Pro car mount for smooth motion shots with this Arm, Head & Speed Rail Mounting Kit from Tilta. The kit includes a shock-absorbing arm, shock-absorbing head, power supply baseplate, dual V-mount plate, counterweights, 50mm standard speed rail mounting clamp, swappable shock absorber kit, safety tether, a mount adapter for a DJI Ronin series gimbals, and power cables.

NOTE: Speed rails are not included in this kit.

Mounting
The arm is designed to mount and unmount a larger gimbal, such as a DJI Ronin 2, using Manfrotto dovetail plates, and there are multiple safety pins and knobs to keep your gear secure onto the 50mm speed rail. Multiple 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threads provide additional mounting points.
Load Capacity
The arm supports loads using different tension settings and a number of counterweights:

  • Up to 28.7 lb with the heavy setting, with rigs such as DJI Ronin 2 with a cinema camera
  • Up to 22 lb with medium setting, with rigs such as midsize gimbals like the MōVI Pro or DJI Ronin M with a compact cine camera
  • Up to 15.4 lb with the light setting, with rigs such as the DJI RS series gimbals with a mirrorless camera or the Ronin 4D
Power and Control
The dual V-mount provides power to the arm via the 12-17V power input. There is also a power output to keep your gimbal powered. You can remotely control the shock-absorbing head's payload mode and damping from 0 to 100 with the separately available Nucleus Nano 2 from up to 328' away. Damping tension can be adjusted, and the USB-C port on the arm allows you to upgrade the firmware with future releases.
Shock-Absorbing Head
The shock-absorbing head features two types of shock absorbers that can be swapped out in sets of four on the individual posts of the head for heavier or lighter loads. It prevents shake and reduces high-frequency vibration. A Manfrotto-style quick release plate allows you to mount your camera rig or gimbal.
Touchscreen OLED Display
The built-in touchscreen status display provides onboard control of damping tension, battery level, payload level, and wireless signal status.
Compatible Gimbals
The shock-absorbing head can pair with the following gimbals:

  • DJI RS 4 Pro
  • DJI Ronin 4D
  • DJI Ronin-M
  • DJI Ronin 2 (only with speed rail mounting, not for suction cups)
  • MōVI Pro
Hardware
UPC: 810153171881

Tilta HDA-T18-B-V Specs

General
Compatibility
Tilta Hydra Alien
Load Capacity
8.82 to 28.66 lb / 4 to 13 kg
Wireless
Wireless
Yes
Power
Power Source
Battery (Not Included)
Battery Type
1x V-Mount Lithium-Ion
DC Input Power
14.8 to 24 VDC
Power Consumption
150 W
Physical
Mounting
Multiple Dovetails
Multiple Quick Release Mounts
1x 50 mm Speed Rail Clamp Mount
Color
Black
Material of Construction
Aluminum
Operating Conditions
-4 to 176°F / -20 to 80°C
Weight
12.1 lb / 5.5 kg (Main Arm)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
44.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
26 x 22.5 x 17.5"

Tilta HDA-T18-B-V Reviews

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Will the Dovetail Mount fit an ARRI Standard ...

Will the Dovetail Mount fit an ARRI Standard Dovetail Plate?
Asked by: Joseph
No, the dovetail mount on the Tilta Arm, Head & Speed Rail Mounting Kit for Hydra Alien Pro (V-Mount) is not ARRI standard; it is designed for Manfrotto dovetail plates.
Answered by: Elliot A
Date published: 2025-03-07

does this pair with the rs3 pro?

does this pair with the rs3 pro?
Asked by: Caleb
Yes, you can use the DJI RS 3 Pro Gimbal Stabilizer (B&H # DJRS3P) with the Tilta Arm, Head & Speed Rail Mounting Kit for Hydra Alien Pro (V-Mount).
Answered by: Paige K
Date published: 2025-02-21
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