XbotGo Falcon
XbotGo Tripods: NT1 vs NT4 vs NT4 Pro (2026)
Selecting the right tripod for your XbotGo Chameleon or Falcon significantly impacts your recording quality and coverage area. XbotGo now sells three official stands — the NT1, the NT4, and the carbon fiber NT4 Pro — and this guide covers which one suits your sport, your venue, and how high to set it.
Universal Compatibility Standards
The XbotGo Chameleon and the Falcon both fit any tripod with a standard 1/4" screw head, providing flexibility in equipment selection. This universal compatibility allows you to use existing photography equipment, so a third-party stand you already own is a perfectly workable alternative to an official XbotGo tripod.
| NT1 | NT4 | NT4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum height | 3.77 ft | 13 ft | 12.8 ft |
| Material | Aluminum alloy | Aluminum Alloy | Carbon fiber and alloy steel |
| Weight | 1.43 lb | 7.5 lb | 6.6 lb |
| Compatible cameras | Chameleon, Gimbal, 1/4" cameras | Chameleon, Falcon, Gimbal | Falcon, Chameleon, 1/4" cameras |
| Best for | Indoor courts, bleachers, travel | Outdoor fields, all-round use | Windy, uneven, season-long outdoor |
Official XbotGo Tripod Options
NT1 Tripod (3.77 ft): Indoor Courts and Bleachers
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Aluminum alloy, 1.43 lb, folds down to 11.61 inches — it fits in a backpack between games
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Holds up to 6.61 lb, enough for a Chameleon with a phone
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Built for filming from the bleachers or indoors, where the seating already supplies the elevation
NT4 Tripod (13 ft): Full Outdoor Fields
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Four-section Aluminum Alloy build adjusts from 4.5 to 13 ft, so one stand covers 5v5 through 11v11
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22 lb load limit, quick-release mount, and a TorqueLock 1/4" screw
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Folds to 4.47 ft for the car — the default pick for soccer, football, and lacrosse
NT4 Pro Tripod (12.8 ft): Carbon Fiber for Windy Days
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Carbon fiber pole on steel legs at 6.6 lb, reaching nearly the same height as the NT4
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53.5-inch base with a 60° leg spread, horseshoe foot pads, and a counterweight hook for wind and uneven ground
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Air-cushioned center column lowers the camera gently, and the U-shaped pulley head is optimized for the Falcon
How High Should Your XbotGo Tripod Be?
Taller is not automatically better. XbotGo publishes a recommended shooting height for each sport mode in its Help Center, and the framing preview in the app is the final check — aim for a slightly elevated angle with the two goals or baskets on the horizontal center of the frame.
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Soccer 5v5: 2.5 m (8 ft). 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11: 3.5 m (11.5 ft)
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Basketball, full or half court: 1.5–2.5 m (4–8 ft)
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Volleyball, handball, and pickleball: 2.5 m (8 ft)
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Lacrosse: 3.5 m (11.5 ft)
In most modes the stand goes 1–3 m (3–10 ft) outside the sideline, aligned with the center line. Our guide to how much elevation different sports need goes into the trade-offs in more detail.
Height Selection Guidelines:
Choose tripod height based on your primary sports venue. Indoor courts require shorter setups, while outdoor fields benefit from elevated positioning for comprehensive field coverage.
Complete Bundle Options
Each tripod is sold on its own, and all three also appear in Falcon and Chameleon bundles on the camera product pages. Bundle contents change with promotions, so check there for the current line-up. If you split the season between an indoor court and an outdoor field, pairing the NT1 with an NT4 or NT4 Pro covers both without compromise.
Proper tripod selection maximizes your camera's ultra-wide field of view and ensures optimal tracking performance across all sports scenarios. For the full setup routine, see setting up the Chameleon on the field or the official XbotGo user guide.
