When the 2025 Wimbledon Championships were broadcast to millions worldwide this summer, the event not only showcased world-class tennis on the iconic grass courts but also delivered breathtaking aerial coverage -- captured by a high-speed wire camera system installed by Rigging Team and safeguarded with Broadweigh's wireless load monitoring technology.

Spanning over 650m, the high-speed wire camera system was supplied by Luna Remote Systems, the specialist wire cam company behind the project. Two 36m tower crane sections, positioned in Wimbledon Green and across the adjacent golf course, supported the dual-line setup, enabling a single camera unit to capture sweeping, cinematic shots from the practice courts to Centre Court.

Throughout the tournament, Broadweigh's wireless load monitoring system ensured the lines remained safely and evenly tensioned, the company says. To guarantee even and sufficient tension across the system -- critical for camera height and stability -- Rigging Team deployed Broadweigh's wireless load monitoring technology. Each tower base included four 4.75-ton wireless load shackles and an active repeater, feeding live data back to the operators.

"We' had more than 1,300m of rope in the air, and when it rains that adds weight. The ability to monitor load in real time, make morning adjustments and stay ahead of changing conditions was invaluable," says Joe Howard, project manager at Rigging Team. "Broadweigh gives us complete confidence -- it's easy to use, it's accurate, and it means we're not second-guessing anything."

"This was a high-profile install," Howard adds. "But with smart rigging and dependable data, we were able to deliver a safe, seamless result -- and play our part in Wimbledon's world-class broadcast."

Matthew Youngs, marketing manager at Broadweigh, concludes: This project perfectly demonstrates why load monitoring is so vital to modern rigging. When conditions are constantly changing and the margins for error are slim, having accurate live data ensures safety and efficiency for everyone involved. Seeing our technology play a part in bringing such a globally significant event to life is something we're extremely proud of."