PDL-AFX-RA -S | PDMOVIE LIVE AIR 3 Smart LiDAR Wireless Focus Lens Control Kit (Advanced)
- Wirelessly Control Lens Focus via LiDAR
- 0.7 Nm Smart LiDAR Motor, Batteries
- Bluetooth Focus Controller
- REMOTE AIR RIG Handwheel Unit
- Shoe Mount Adapter, 15mm Rod
- Lens Gear Ring, Mounting Clamp
LIVE AIR 3 Smart LiDAR Wireless Focus Lens Control Kit from PDMOVIE. This Advanced kit includes a Smart LiDAR motor with 0.7Nm torque, a Bluetooth wireless remote controller, REMOTE AIR RIG Handwheel Unit for the focus controller, controller and motor batteries, a battery charger, a shoe mount for the motor, a 15mm rod, a lens gear ring, and a multi-purpose mounting clamp.
The motor features fast and accurate control using the controller, and it can also track your subjects to automatically adjust your focus. The kit includes everything you need to mount the kit onto your rig and wirelessly control fine focus on a cine lens.
Use this circular Bluetooth Focus Controller from PDMOVIE to control fine lens focus with a separately available PD-BTMP motor using Bluetooth from up to 328′ away. This compact focus controller mounts onto your cage or rig using a 1/4″-20 screw, and it provides A/B stops, gear direction control, automatic calibration, and it can even be switched to zoom mode to be used as a zoom controller. The controller is powered using a replaceable, rechargeable LIR2477 Li-ion battery.
PDMOVIE’s MOTOR SMART Mini Intelligent Focus Motor provides quick and accurate remote focus control and is equipped with smart LIDAR technology. This unit integrates its radio receiver, power supply, and motor in a self-contained package for remote focusing. Additionally, at a range of up to 16.4′, the MOTOR SMART Mini scans and tracks subjects to automatically adjust focus. This process adds an autofocus function to manual focus lenses. It can store lens travel ranges for up to five lenses for quick and seamless operation. The motor can also be controlled traditionally by pairing it with a PDMOVIE wireless controller (available separately).
Power your PDL-TC-AFX focus controller with this LIR2477 Battery from PDMOVIE. This lithium-ion coin-style battery slides into the round focus controller and provides long battery life with a 3.6V output.
Power your LIVE AIR 2 or LIVE AIR 2S PD4-HT, PDL-TC-AFP, or PDL-TC-AZP motor with this LI-42B Battery from PDMOVIE. This battery slides into the controller and provides long battery life with a 600mAh, 2.2Wh capacity and a 3.7V output. It charges in the separately available 42Bx2 dual-battery charger.
Charge two or up to four batteries with this 2/4-Channel Battery Charger from PDMOVIE. This versatile unit can charge up to four LI-42B 600mAh controller batteries or two LI42Bx2 motor batteries simultaneously, and it features status LEDs to indicate the charge level. The charger is powered via USB.
Mount your lens motor for the best placement on your rig with the help of this 15mm Rod Clamp with Rod & Shoe Adapter from PDMOVIE. This mount features a 15mm rod clamp and a shoe adapter for mounting onto a camera, cage, or rig with a shoe mount. Two 1/4″-20 screws and an Allen wrench are also included to mount the adapter directly onto a cage with 1/4″-20 threads. A 5.9″ 15mm rod is included to mount your motor so you can rotate it into place.
Add this black 15mm Rod from PDMOVIE onto your rig to mount your lens motor for fine adjustments. The rod fits into standard 15mm rod clamps and measures 5.9″ in length.
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Measurement Point 4M-5M Autofocus Distance
28° FOV AF & MF Control Mode
Quick Lens AF Marking
After completing lens travel calibration, simply mark three positions to quickly complete the marking process and enjoy autofocus functionality.
*Please perform lens AF marking in a spacious indoor environment for higher success rate.
Fast AF Channel Switching
Differentiate lenses that have been AF marked using lens label stickers, switch the motor channel to match the labeled lens, and then calibrate the lens stroke to enable autofocus functionality.
*Autofocus mode compatible with most standard movie lenses, not suitable for infinite focus lenses or macro lenses with non-linear progressive zoom.
AF & MF Switching
Rotate the controller to the end and wait for 5 seconds to switch from manual focus mode to autofocus mod
Rotate the controller back by more than 20 degrees and wait for 1 second to switch from autofocus mode to manual focus mode
One-Button Setting Function
All settings can be configured using a single button press
MOTOR SMART LiDAR
Real-time distance measurement and assisted autofocus achieved through AI algorithm
Power Light
Real-time feedback on motor power and response speed status


Channel Light
Ability to store AF data for up to five lenses


Discrepancy Comparison
MOTOR SAMRT MINI VS MOTOR SMART
Assistive Focus Stickers
Applying assistive focus stickers can increase LIDAR measuring distance. Users can use the provided reflective stickers or purchase their own preferred reflective stickers

Ultimate Tool for Solo Shooting
Automatic focus allows for an integrated user experience of receiving, monitoring, and controlling by a single individual

Fully equipped with accessories, ready to use out of the box
Equipped with multiple accessories, from focus rings to versatile clamps, enabling the follow focus system to be quickly put into operation.