Watch the game. BallHawk handles the camera.
BallHawk tracks the action with AI built for real sports. Set it up once and capture the game from one angle or multiple angles at the same time.
- Multi camera angles
- CoolStream™ Weather Shield available
- Game Controller included
- Automatic upgrade with every new phone
You will be notified the moment the Kickstarter goes live so you can claim early backer pricing before it sells out.
This is the entire setup.
One parent. One chair. One ice cold drink. One iPhone on BallHawk. BallHawk aims the camera while you watch the game, and the optional CoolStream™ Weather Shield keeps sun and rain off your phone.
Set it up before the game starts, then take your seat. Every play gets captured while you watch your kid play. And it all fits into one backpack.
The Weather Shield keeps the sun off your phone. Keeping the drink cold is on you.
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Meet BallHawk
Engineered to survive real game conditions. The BallHawk gimbal is built around your iPhone, sets up in seconds, and pairs with the CoolStream™ Weather Shield for outdoor games.
CoolStream™ Weather Shield
Our best shield yet. It rotates and clicks into place to block sun and rain from any direction, so your phone keeps filming no matter which way the weather comes from. Available in the Outdoor Package for anyone filming outside.
Run your broadcast from a game controller
Every BallHawk includes a Game Controller, an industry first. It puts the whole broadcast in your hands from anywhere on the sideline: steer the camera, zoom in and out, capture highlights, and keep the score and game clock current. The built in LCD screen shows the scoreboard as you update it, so you always know exactly what your viewers see.
Control every camera
Steer one BallHawk or several from your seat. No running between tripods.
Zoom in and out
Push in on the big moment or pull wide for the full play, right from the controller.
One press highlights
Something great just happened? Press a button and it becomes a highlight.
Score and game clock
Update the score and clock without touching the phone or interrupting the stream.
LCD scoreboard screen
See the live scoreboard on the controller as you update it.
Included with every gimbal
The Game Controller comes in the box with every BallHawk package.
No subscription required. Add the Capture App when you want more.
BallHawk works on its own with your favorite iPhone camera apps. Add the optional Apollo Streams Capture App to unlock the full broadcast: multi camera live streaming, instant replays, scoreboard overlays, and highlight sharing. Always optional, never required.
Capture the game from multiple camera angles
One BallHawk is powerful. Multiple BallHawks changes everything. Set up several angles at once so you can capture the whole story of the game, not just one view.
Why BallHawk is different
By the time traditional camera companies design and manufacture an AI camera, the technology inside is already behind. BallHawk uses your iPhone for the camera and the processor, and our software keeps improving through continuous updates.
Powered by your iPhone
No locked hardware. When you upgrade your phone, your camera upgrades too.
Multi camera ready
Run multiple BallHawks at once for end zone, midfield, and wide angles.
Built for real sports weather
Rain, snow, heat, wind. Add the CoolStream™ Weather Shield and BallHawk is ready for game day.
Tested in triple digit heat
BallHawk with the CoolStream™ Weather Shield filmed and tracked for hours in 100+ degree heat without slowing down.
Fast setup
Mount. Open the app. Press record. BallHawk handles the rest.
Smarter every update
Hundreds of builds and counting. The AI keeps getting better.
Not Just Another AI Camera
Most AI cameras help you record a game. BallHawk helps you capture, produce, replay, archive, and share the entire sports experience.
BallHawk was built differently. It does not stop at tracking the game. It gives families, teams, schools, and leagues a complete system to film, produce, replay, archive, and share sports from one platform.
Capture
| Feature | BallHawk | BallerCam | XbotGo | Veo Cam 3 | Pixellot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Game Tracking | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| AI Player Tracking | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Uses Your iPhone | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Mix AI & Traditional Cameras | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| CoolStream™ Weather Shield | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Live Broadcast Production
| Feature | BallHawk | BallerCam | XbotGo | Veo Cam 3 | Pixellot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Multi-Camera Production | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dedicated Broadcast Controller | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Camera Control | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Camera Zoom | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Manual Scoreboard | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | Limited | Limited |
| Game Clock | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| AI Scoreboard Reader (Patent Pending) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| One-Tap Highlight Capture | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Every Camera Angle Saved with One Tap | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Live Multi-Camera Slow Motion Replay | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Sponsor Logos | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | Limited | Limited |
| Live Commercial Playback | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Platform & Fan Experience
| Feature | BallHawk | BallerCam | XbotGo | Veo Cam 3 | Pixellot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Network App | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Follow Teams & Receive Live Notifications | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Team Vault (Full Game Archive) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Player Locker (Personal Highlight Library) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Custom Organization Apps | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Professional Broadcaster Training Academy | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| AI Tracking Gets Smarter Without Buying New Hardware | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Comparison based on publicly available product information and the Apollo Streams feature set. Features may change over time.
Kickstarter packages
BallHawk launches on Kickstarter with two packages. Early backers will receive exclusive launch pricing, and every backer gets the Apollo Streams Capture App free from the day the campaign launches until BallHawk ships. Sign up below to be notified the moment we go live.
Gimbal Only
BallHawk
- BallHawk AI gimbal
- Game Controller with LCD scoreboard screen (camera control, zoom, highlights, scorekeeping)
- Free Apollo Streams Capture App from campaign launch until your BallHawk ships
- 30-day Capture App trial when your BallHawk arrives, so you can test them together
- Free US shipping
- Backer name in the Apollo Streams app credits
Complete Setup
The Game Day Kit
- BallHawk AI gimbal
- Game Controller with LCD scoreboard screen (camera control, zoom, highlights, scorekeeping)
- 9-foot carbon fiber tripod (backpack compatible, industry first)
- Professional carry backpack
- iPad Tripod Mount
- Free Apollo Streams Capture App from campaign launch until your BallHawk ships
- 30-day Capture App trial when your BallHawk arrives, so you can test them together
- Free US shipping
- Backer name in the Apollo Streams app credits
Add-On for Either Package
Outdoor Package
Filming baseball, softball, football, or soccer? Add the Outdoor Package to either tier. Indoor sports like basketball and volleyball don't need it.
- CoolStream™ Weather Shield (rotates and clicks into place to block sun and rain from any direction)
- iPad weather shield
- Ground stakes
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