Case Study: Team5 Aerial Systems achieves mission-critical, ultra-low-latency live video assist for Hollywood productions with Haivision Makito X1 Rugged

Haivision Makito X1 Rugged Delivers Motion Picture Magic for Team5 Aerial Systems

Team5 Aerial Systems, a Burbank-based rental company serving motion picture, television and advertising, needed a mission-critical live “video assist” feed from aircraft that prioritized ultra-low latency, reliability and ruggedness so directors could confirm shots in real time. After testing other options, Team5 turned to Haivision and evaluated its Makito X1 Rugged encoder paired with a Makito X4 decoder to meet these demanding on-set requirements.

Haivision deployed the Makito X1 Rugged onboard and Makito X4 on the ground, delivering ultra-low latency, robust operation in harsh aerial conditions and high-quality 10‑bit/HD feeds that let directors and DITs sign off on exposure and lighting in near real time. The Haivision solution produced immediate results across several high-profile blockbuster shoots over recent months (including projects by Michael Bay, Marvel/Sony and Amazon), reduced the risk of costly retakes, and earned strong praise for equipment durability and responsive support.

Team5

Dylan Goss

Director of Photography