RedSpy outdoor camera tracking reached a new milestone at Red Bull Dual Ascent. This time, the system set a world record for long-range tracking in one of the toughest live-broadcast environments ever attempted. For the second year in a row, stYpe powered the AR experience at the iconic Verzasca Dam in Switzerland. Meanwhile, elite climbers raced up a 180-meter vertical route in harsh sunlight and at extreme angles.
Mounted on a Wingcam, RedSpy tracked the moving camera as it travelled diagonally across the dam wall. At the same time, it captured dramatic aerial shots while keeping real-time graphics perfectly aligned. In addition, AR elements showed climber names, pitch details, and the distance between teams. As a result, viewers gained extra context without losing focus on the action.
RedSpy Outdoor Camera Tracking on a Wingcam
In this case, the location offered no studio conditions. Instead, markers were placed directly on the dam surface. The Wingcam followed the climbers from steep side angles and shifting heights. During much of the broadcast, RedSpy did not face the markers head-on which, normally creates problems for outdoor tracking systems.
Despite these challenges, RedSpy remained stable for the entire event and graphics stayed locked to the live camera feed from start to finish.
Why Red Bull Dual Ascent Pushed Tracking to the Limit
Outdoor broadcasts always involve change. For example, light shifts quickly. Surfaces reflect sunlight. Weather can turn without warning. Moreover, the south-facing dam added another layer of difficulty. Sunlight bounced off concrete and mounted hardware.
Nevertheless, events like Red Bull Dual Ascent test any camera-tracking solution and RedSpy has proved that it is the stystem capable of delivering consistent results across the full climb.
Perfect AR Graphics for a Global Audience
Working with Airtime Unlimited, stYpe supported the production team from setup through live operation. Furthermore, the system delivered the precision needed for fast aerial shots and dynamic overlays.
Finally, the event ended with Austria’s Jessica Pils and Jakob Schubert taking the win after a remarkable climb.
