Watch the game. We'll handle the camera.
BallHawk tracks the action with Apple powered AI, built for real sports conditions. Set it up once and capture the game from one angle or multiple angles at the same time.
- Multi camera angles
- All weather design
- Built in phone cooling
- Game Controller included
- Automatic upgrade with every new phone
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Meet BallHawk
Engineered to survive real game conditions. The BallHawk gimbal is built around your iPhone, with built in phone cooling, an included weather shield, and a design that sets up in seconds.
Rear view
The CoolStream™ chiller is built into the gimbal body. The weather shield and chiller battery are included add ons that attach in seconds, so everything you need comes in the box.
Front view
The BallHawk mount secures your iPhone and keeps it tracking through heat, rain, and long games without throttling.
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. Designed to handle game day.
Cooling for long games
Integrated phone cooling helps prevent overheating during extended recording and tracking.
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 | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Phone Cooling | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| 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. Sign up below to be notified the moment we go live.
Gimbal Only
BallHawk Gimbal
- BallHawk AI gimbal
- Integrated CoolStream™ phone chiller
- Weather shield and chiller battery (included add ons)
- Game Controller with LCD scoreboard screen (camera control, zoom, highlights, scorekeeping)
- 30-day Apollo Streams Capture App trial
- Free US shipping
- Backer name in the Apollo Streams app credits
Full Kit
BallHawk Full Kit
- BallHawk AI gimbal
- Integrated CoolStream™ phone chiller
- Weather shield and chiller battery (included add ons)
- 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 + iPad weather shield
- Ground stake system
- 30-day Apollo Streams Capture App trial
- Free US shipping
- Backer name in the Apollo Streams app credits
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