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Key Selling Points

Tilta Hydra Alien Mini car mount with a pocket camera, tested at speeds up to 62 mph
Hydraulic damping arm of the Tilta Hydra Alien Mini with a 150 g to 600 g load range
Smartphone in a Tilta Khronos cage on the Hydra Alien Mini arm through a NATO quick-release adapter
Tilta Hydra Alien Mini multi-axis positioning with a 25mm disc interface

The Tilta Hydra Alien Mini Electronic Suction Cup (6 Inch) Kit puts Tilta's compact hydraulic shock-absorbing arm on the 6 inch Hydra electronic suction cup, making an Osmo Pocket 3 car mount that also suits DJI Action, Insta360 X, Insta360 Ace Pro and smartphones in a Tilta Khronos cage, from 150 to 600 g (0.33 to 1.32 lb). Tilta has tested it at speeds up to 62 mph (100 km/h).

Key Features

  • The hydraulic damping arm uses automotive-grade oil for smooth, track-level shots, and you can top up the oil yourself.
  • Carries cameras from 150 to 600 g (0.33 to 1.32 lb): DJI Action, DJI Osmo Pocket, Insta360 Luna Ultra, Insta360 X, Insta360 Ace Pro and Khronos-caged smartphones.
  • The support arm adjusts on both axes, the damping adjusts with a 360-degree stepless knob, and the head connects through a 25mm disc interface.
  • The 6 inch electronic suction cup samples pressure 1,000 times per second and pumps out more air automatically if it senses a leak.
  • Full suction in as little as 2 seconds, a motor that runs under 60 dB, and automatic adjustment for high altitude.
  • The cup's battery runs up to 19 hours, accepts 5V/1A USB-C external power, and the cup has a release button and wireless release.
  • IPX5 water resistance on the suction cup for light rain.
  • Arm CNC machined from aerospace aluminum alloy; the arm weighs 372 g and the kit 2.1 kg (4.6 lb).

In the Box

  • 1x Hydra Electronic Suction Cup (6 Inch)
  • 1x Shock Absorbing Arm for Hydra Alien Mini - Titanium Gray
  • 1x 220g Counterweight
  • 1x Mounting Bracket for Hydra Alien Mini - Titanium Gray
  • 1x Support Arm for Hydra Alien Mini - Titanium Gray
  • 1x Soft Carrying Case for Hydra Alien Mini (27 x 23 x 11 cm)
  • 1x 1/4"-20 Mounting Bracket for Hydra Alien Mini - Titanium Gray

How It Compares

  • Choose this kit if you shoot car scenes on a Pocket, action camera or phone and want one compact rig with an electronic cup and hydraulic damping.
  • Heavier cameras: for mirrorless and lightweight cinema cameras, the Tilta Hydra Articulating Car Mounting System spreads up to 44 lb across three cups.
  • Watching the cup from the cabin: the 6 inch cup shows its status on the Tilta Wireless Monitoring Module, which is sold separately.

Specifications

Payload 150 to 600 g (0.33 to 1.32 lb)
Max tested speed 62 mph (100 km/h)
Arm dimensions 181 x 37.4 x 70.46 mm (7.1 x 1.5 x 2.8 in)
Arm weight 372 g (0.82 lb)
Kit net weight 2.1 kg (4.6 lb)
Suction cup Hydra Electronic Suction Cup (6 Inch)
Cup battery Up to 19 hours; 5V/1A USB-C input
Cup water resistance IPX5
Materials Aluminum alloy, composite silicone
Colour Titanium Gray
Package 13.2 x 10.2 x 5.5 in, 5.62 lb
The hydraulic damping arm uses automotive-grade oil for smooth, track-level shots, and you can top up the oil yourself.

Carries cameras from 150 to 600 g (0.33 to 1.32 lb): DJI Action, DJI Osmo Pocket, Insta360 Luna Ultra, Insta360 X, Insta360 Ace Pro and Khronos-caged smartphones.

The support arm adjusts on both axes, the damping adjusts with a 360-degree stepless knob, and the head connects through a 25mm disc interface.

The 6 inch electronic suction cup samples pressure 1,000 times per second and pumps out more air automatically if it senses a leak.

Full suction in as little as 2 seconds, a motor that runs under 60 dB, and automatic adjustment for high altitude.

The cup's battery runs up to 19 hours, accepts 5V/1A USB-C external power, and the cup has a release button and wireless release.

IPX5 water resistance on the suction cup for light rain.

Arm CNC machined from aerospace aluminum alloy; the arm weighs 372 g and the kit 2.1 kg (4.6 lb).
1x Hydra Electronic Suction Cup (6 Inch)

1x Shock Absorbing Arm for Hydra Alien Mini - Titanium Gray

1x 220g Counterweight

1x Mounting Bracket for Hydra Alien Mini - Titanium Gray

1x Support Arm for Hydra Alien Mini - Titanium Gray

1x Soft Carrying Case for Hydra Alien Mini (27 x 23 x 11 cm)

1x 1/4"-20 Mounting Bracket for Hydra Alien Mini - Titanium Gray

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Special Order Items (Final Sale)
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  • Large-scale lighting equipment
  • Studio carts and grip equipment
  • Cine lenses and special production gear

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FAQ

How do I mount a DJI Osmo Pocket 3?

Tilta lists the Osmo Pocket among compatible cameras. The kit includes the Alien Mini Mounting Bracket and a 1/4"-20 Mounting Bracket, and Tilta also sells a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Mounting Clamp for Hydra Alien Mini separately.

How fast can I drive with it?

Tilta has tested the Hydra Alien Mini at up to 62 mph (100 km/h). Follow Tilta's suction cup safety guidance and use a flat panel with the arm balanced over the cup.

Can I use it in the rain?

The 6 inch electronic suction cup is rated IPX5, so it keeps working in light rain and changing weather.

Will the suction cup mark my car?

Any suction cup can leave marks, more so in sun or heat. Tilta recommends protective film, does not recommend wrapped vehicles, and offers an optional No-Mark suction pad; with that pad the maximum recommended payload is 66 lb (30 kg).

Can I check the cup's status from inside the car?

Yes, with the Tilta Wireless Monitoring Module, sold separately. The 6 inch cup sends its pressure and battery status to the wireless monitor's screen.