Overview
The Tilta Hydra Alien Mini Electronic Suction Cup Kit (Titanium Gray, 6") is a compact professional-grade vehicle mounting system designed for lightweight action cameras, compact camera systems, and smartphones. Inspired by the larger Hydra Arm ecosystem, this lightweight setup combines a hydraulic shock-absorbing arm with an intelligent electronic suction cup system to deliver stable footage for automotive tracking shots, rigging setups, and dynamic motion capture applications.
Designed for creators using cameras such as the DJI Action series, DJI Osmo Pocket, Insta360 X series, Insta360 Ace Pro, and smartphones with the Tilta Khronos ecosystem, the system supports payloads up to 600 g while maintaining a compact and travel-friendly form factor. The hydraulic damping system uses automotive-grade oil for improved vibration control and smoother performance across uneven surfaces and demanding vehicle movements.
Core Features
- Compatible with DJI Action cameras, DJI Osmo Pocket systems, Insta360 cameras, and smartphones using the Khronos ecosystem.
- Hydraulic damping system utilizes automotive-grade oil for smoother and more stable camera movement.
- Electronic 15.2 cm suction cup automatically maintains suction pressure during operation.
- Pressure monitoring system samples suction performance up to 1000 times per second.
- Internal motor automatically restores suction pressure if a drop is detected.
- Larger 15.2 cm suction cup design provides significantly greater holding force compared to previous-generation models.
- High-performance motor achieves full suction in as little as 2 seconds.
- Quiet motor operation remains below 60 dB during use.
- Internal battery provides up to 19 hours of operation under normal conditions.
- Supports external USB-C power input for extended operation.
- Dedicated release button and wireless release support simplify remote detachment.
- IPX5-rated water resistance allows reliable operation in light rain and outdoor environments.
Flexible Vehicle Mounting
The included adjustable extender arm allows flexible positioning for different vehicle mounting locations and shooting angles. Both axes of the support arm can be adjusted, making it easier to configure the system for hood mounts, side mounts, door panels, windows, and other automotive surfaces.
Lightweight Aerospace Construction
Constructed from aerospace-grade aluminum alloy and precision CNC machined from a single piece, the complete system weighs approximately 983 g while maintaining high durability for professional production environments.
Enhanced Suction Performance
The next-generation electronic suction cup improves on the earlier 11.4 cm version with a larger contact surface and substantially increased holding strength. For delicate mounting surfaces, an optional No-Mark Suction Pad can be used to help reduce visible marks while still supporting payloads up to 30 kg under recommended conditions.
Mounting
| Top Mount | 1x 1/4"-20 Male Screw |
| Bottom Mount | 1x Suction Mount |
| Adjustments | Pan Rotation Tilt |
Inputs/Outputs
| USB Port | 1x USB-C (5 VDC, 1 A) |
General
| Load Capacity | 600 g |
| Color | Titanium Gray |
| Materials | Aluminum Alloy, Silicone |
Physical
| Diameter | 15 cm |
| Weight | 983 g |
What's Included
- Tilta Hydra Alien Mini Electronic Suction Cup Kit (Titanium Gray, 6")
- Electronic Suction Cup
- Shock-Absorbing Arm
- 218 g Counterweight
- Rosette Mounting Bracket
- Support Arm
- 1/4"-20 Mounting Bracket
- Soft Carrying Case
- Barcode: 91037
- UPC Barcode: 810193522599
- Supplier Code: HDA-T15-G-TG