Mercedes ML63 AMG EDGE System

Gyro-Stabilized High Speed Camera Car

In 2002, Performance Filmworks’ founder, Dean Bailey, designed and built the very first purpose-built, high-performance, gyro stabilized arm car. He started with a Mercedes-Benz ML55 AMG and later upgraded his whole fleet to the ML63 AMG, which quickly became a standard in the film industry.

Having built numerous stunt camera vehicles and over 15 purpose-built arm cars, Performance Filmworks has set the industry standard for comfort, safety, and performance. Our ML63 AMG arm car is the embodiment of all you could ask for: capable of speeds over 125 mph on-road or off-road. These vehicles feature the innovative interior and exterior designs of our EDGE fabrication team and deliver a powerful, smooth, precise filming experience. The Mercedes ML63 AMG EDGE System carries our gyro stabilized EDGE camera cranes and a choice among our different gyro stabilized camera heads, each offering our industry leading stability.

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At Performance Filmworks, we pay special attention to the small details incorporated in our equipment. The Performance Filmworks Mercedes ML63 AMG EDGE system utilizes carbon fiber and kevlar parts for added strength and protection, while simultaneously reducing weight to keep the vehicle agile and performance oriented. On top of it all, our custom designed roof rack safely and stylishly supports our gyro-stabilized EDGE crane at any length but also with any EDGE camera head and camera configuration you can dream up. Our ML63 AMG EDGE system shows up ready to work in an enclosed transport with a hands free communication system for the ultimate interactive experience, a plush leather interior, four HD monitors, a Pix HD recording system for instant playback and expanded visibility out of the vehicle for the best filmmaking experience. We also focus on the sound levels inside and outside of the vehicle, with special attention paid to keeping our vehicle as quiet as possible to enable filming with animals and filming in sound sensitive environments.

The EDGE’s versatility makes it the perfect piece of equipment to film any project including Commercials, TV, Music Videos, Action Sports and Feature Films. We design all of our equipment to be user friendly. Assisted by our crew’s extensive experience, anyone from film school to award winning directors will feel empowered to use our equipment and push their filmmaking abilities. So whether filming a car commercial or an A-list movie such as such as Baby Driver, The Dark Knight, Tenet, Black Panther etc. our Mercedes ML63 AMG EDGE System is guaranteed to be up to the challenge.


Contact us today, or fill out an information request form to learn more about how our Mercedes ML63 AMG High Speed EDGE System and expert crew can achieve your vision.