Hanoi Crane Rental | Hire Jib Arm & Operator

A crane is the fixed-length jib arm that lifts the camera high and low for sweeping moves in Hanoi – a Jimmy Jib, Chapman or Atacama that rides on a base or a dolly. We rent the crane with its arm, base and an operator who knows the arc.

What You Get in a Hanoi Crane Rental

A crane rental in Hanoi is a fixed-length jib arm that swings the camera through a high-to-low arc no tripod or dolly can match – a Jimmy Jib, a Chapman or Newton crane or an Atacama arm on a base or a wheeled dolly. We supply the crane with its arm and counterweight, the base or dolly, and the operator who drives it, or the arm alone when you bring your own support. One arm, a full arc, the hero move of the scene.

For most Hanoi builds the crane is the lift that opens or closes a sequence – the high establishing sweep a Steadicam cannot reach.

The Models Clients Ask For

The Jimmy Jib (Triangle and Extreme) is the everyday crane; the Chapman or Newton and the Atacama cover the bigger arcs and heavier cameras. We match the crane to the camera weight and the arc – a Triangle for a light mirrorless, an Extreme or a Chapman for a full cinema body and long lens. When the brief names a brand we bring it; when it says “摇臂” we bring the jib the Hanoi market already runs.

A mixed kit also covers a second arc, which is why crews book the arm and the operator together.

For a fuller kit in Hanoi, Technocrane Rental is the natural next step.

How Cranes Are Used on Hanoi Sets

Recurring Hanoi requests are the 36 streets of the Old Quarter, the calm of Hoan Kiem Lake, the French-colonial Opera House and the Metropole, the Temple of Literature, the famous train street and the broad sweep of West Lake, plus the Soviet-style boulevards. A crane is the lift behind them – a hotel reveal, a market pull-up, a crowd sweep. Vietnam requires location permits through local authorities; Hanoi’s Department of Culture and the district People’s Committees handle permissions, and sensitive or government sites need higher approval. Drone use needs civil-aviation authority permission and is restricted over certain areas, and any crane or rooftop rig in Hanoi escalates the permit and rigging conversation – worth raising early. Because a fixed jib swings fast, it also earns its keep on fast schedule days, which is why Hanoi crews keep one on standby.

The arm also earns its keep on event work, which production teams like as much as the height.

You will often pair this with Scorpio Head Rental on the same Hanoi schedule.

Surfaces and Safety on Hanoi Locations

Mains in Hanoi run at 220V / 50Hz, Type A and Type C sockets; a crane often carries a powered head, so we plan distribution to the base. 50Hz mains means 25p or 50p is the safe default; at 24p keep the shutter at 1/50 or a 172.8-degree angle to avoid flicker. The arm is long and counterweighted, so we level the base, keep the arc clear of people and lock the tilt when not in use on a Hanoi location. We confirm the floor grade and the overhead clearance before delivery.

On stages we confirm the counterweight and the rigging points before the arm rolls on.

Pairing Cranes With a Crew in Hanoi

Hanoi offers a fast-growing, cost-effective crew and rental market with strong local fixers, so a crane operator and a grip or best boy to rig and weight the arm are easy to arrange. A good operator owns the arc speed, which is what keeps the sweep smooth through the day. For a larger build, add a key grip and a dolly tech; the cranes multiply fast once you start moving a room.

For a fuller kit in Hanoi, a dolly is the natural companion on the same schedule.

Most shoots here also book Steadicam Rental.

Delivery and Support in Hanoi

Noi Bai International (HAN) is 30 to 45 minutes north of the centre; the city is compact and gridded, though rush-hour scooter traffic can stall moves, so build buffer into schedules. The crane, base and arm are delivered to set, studio or hotel in Hanoi, and an operator can be added for prep, the shoot day or both.

The dry season (roughly October to April) is best; summer is hot and humid, and the wet season brings heavy afternoon rain, which affects exterior and how the wind holds a long arm – plan get-in times around it.

Care and Counting in Hanoi

As with any rigged rental, a production insurance certificate and a deposit are standard for a crane rental in Hanoi; most visiting productions arrange the paperwork through a local partner. The arm and counterweight are robust but the pivot and the cabling are the parts that wear, so they are checked on return.

Build a two-minute level check into prep – an unlevel base is the difference between a smooth arc and a wandering one.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in a crane rental in Hanoi?

The jib arm with its base or dolly and counterweight – Jimmy Jib, Chapman or Atacama as the camera weight dictates. Tell us the arc and we size the crane.

Can you hire a crane with an operator in Hanoi?

Yes – a crane operator and a grip or best boy are the standard pairing, and we recommend both for a rigged or counterweighted build.

What power should I plan for in Hanoi?

Mains here are 220V / 50Hz, Type A and Type C sockets; the crane often carries a powered head, so we plan distribution to the base. 50Hz mains means 25p or 50p is the safe default; at 24p keep the shutter at 1/50 or a 172.8-degree angle to avoid flicker

Do Hanoi rental houses work in English?

Yes – Hanoi crews and rental houses work in English as well as the local language.

Tell us the dates, the locations and what the finished film needs to do, and we will come back with names and a clear quote. Contact the production office at [email protected].