Television production vehicles and aircraft and vehicle broadcast systems are perfect for industry insiders and novices alike. When you have a corporate event or benefit that needs to be broadcast or a news or sporting event to relay to any part of the world, vehicle video systems are necessary tools.

A system for vehicle broadcast is installed in a variety of vehicles from small trucks and vans to trailer-sized rigs. Aircraft broadcast systems provide better transmission in remote areas or capture events from above. Some ways to meet your needs for aircraft and vehicle broadcast systems are:

1. Find a fully-equipped vehicle video system or portable units to purchase or rent.

2. Obtain aircraft broadcast systems and get full coverage of an event.

3. Customize new or redesign used TV production vehicles.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Purchase or rent a video production vehicle

TV production vehicles are available in a number of sizes. You may need a van to capture news or a trailer to manage a sporting event. Companies have a variety of offerings from high definition and serial digital to large and small analog. Small analog is suited for corporate productions and offers smaller units that provide the necessary equipment at affordable prices.

I recommend: Contact Shook Mobile Technology about its television production vehicles. The company provides custom design work and offers satellite flyaways when you need to take a unit with you. Get a quote from Token Creek Mobile Television. It brings mobile production units to you for any type of event. Review the client list of Total Production Services, and contact the company with your desired broadcast vehicle information to receive a quote. It provides a variety of units for every need.

Locate a system for aircraft broadcast

Aircraft broadcast systems aren't necessary for every production; however, they can expand your options. Video broadcast transmitters for helicopters and the latest in digital COFDM systems bring your production to the forefront.

I recommend: Review Geneva Aviation's product list. The company is an aircraft broadcast system manufacturer that produces accessories for helicopters and other aircraft and offers factory installation if needed. For airborne receivers, transmitters and accessories contact Broadcast Microwave Services. It has the latest in electronic news gathering equipment for fixed wing and helicopter aircraft.

Customize a new video production vehicle or redesign your current vehicle video system

Customize a new or preowned vehicle for your mobile broadcast needs. Companies can professionally overhaul your vehicle with an up-to-date system for vehicle broadcast. If you already own a unit, then many companies can handle repairs and upgrade only the equipment you need fixed.

I recommend: Contact TV Pro Gear for system design work. It offers system training and long-term support contracts. For design, repair or as a consulting engineering service contact Bennett Systems. It meets the needs of your project from start to finish, providing you with working mobile broadcast systems when you hit the road.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Consult with the vendor where you intend to purchase or rent your video production vehicle if your staff is limited. If you need mobile technicians to run your mobile broadcast systems, some vendors offer crewing services.
• •  Inquire about video production fly packs when video production vehicles are more than you need or more than you can afford. They contain all the right equipment to get the job done for smaller events or out of reach venues where a massive video production vehicle can't maneuver.