If you’re a one-person crew or working with a small team on photo production, you’ll know the pain—especially when it comes to lighting setups. It can be one of the most frustrating parts of a shoot. It’s not just about turning a light on. It’s the constant need for micro-adjustments: tilt it a little more, feather it to the edge, raise it higher—only to realize the angle’s off and you have to bring it back down again. When your light is way up there, you never really know how much to tilt until it’s already in the air.
This is where Falcam, a sub-brand under Ulanzi, steps in to change the game. Their latest release, the Move LightGo, is the world’s first motorized lighting system for directional adjustments. Designed with motorized tilt and pan capabilities, it allows users to control the precise positioning of their lights remotely. No more climbing ladders or shouting to someone across the room. Just press a button and adjust your light from where you stand. It’s simple, but it solves a real problem—especially for small crew productions. That kind of time and hassle saved is a big deal.
Build Quality
The Move LightGo feels surprisingly solid right out of the box. It doesn’t wobble or shift around when powered off. The build inspires confidence, especially when mounting your light high up. Weighing in at 1.7 kg, it’s not exactly featherlight, but considering what it does—supporting lights up to 6 kg—I think it is rather acceptable. It is made with a mix of aluminum alloy, ABS plastic, and stainless steel, with a plastic body paired with an aluminum alloy Bowens mount and stainless steel tripod mount. It’s a smart mix that keeps the overall build sturdy without going overboard on weight.
Once mounted, it holds its position pretty well even when your light is tilted to an extreme angle. I have to say the counterbalance feels well thought out. That said, the extra weight means you’ll want to pair it with a solid light stand and avoid the cheap travel stands at all costs, or you will risk it tumbling over—having an almost 5 kg setup in total suspended in the air is not a joke. Another reassuring touch is the dual-point locking system at the tripod mount. It grips the light stand firmly and helps prevent slippage during remote rotating adjustments.
Features
Despite being a simple product, the Move LightGo packs in thoughtful features that are clearly designed with real-world usage in mind. For starters, it offers dual-axis movement with up to 170 degrees of tilt and 450 degrees of pan. The extended tilt axis is especially useful to overcome tilt limitations when using larger light modifiers, which is a nice touch you don’t realize you need until you see it in action. The 450-degree panning limit is also designed to prevent cable twisting, which is great for anyone who’s tired of untangling power cords mid-shoot.
The movement is precise, smooth, and surprisingly strong. I tested it with my heaviest light, the Godox AD600 with its battery, and it handled it without breaking a sweat. It delivers 2.5 Nm of torque for pan and 15 Nm for tilt, which you can actually feel when resisting the motor manually.
Falcam claims the Move LightGo supports 95% of Bowens-mount lights. The mount is detachable, so you can leave it attached to your light for faster setup and easier transport. In my opinion, this modular design also hints at potential future support for other mounts.
Notably, it doesn’t include a built-in battery. While this might seem like a downside, it’s actually a smart move for those who travel often and move equipment through baggage check-in. The decision to omit the built-in battery also indirectly extends the usefulness of the product beyond the life of lithium batteries as they degrade. Instead, it uses a supercapacitor to store short-term power, allowing you to safely reset or reposition the lever to a default lock position to prevent gear damage after powering down.
There are even more thoughtful touches. The ¼” ARRI locating hole gives you room to expand the unit’s usability with other accessories or use the cable straps to help keep things secure. This ensures your power or remote cables won’t pop out if you bump into something. A memory preset feature is also built into the unit, letting you save and recall specific positions with a single touch, which is superbly helpful for repeated lighting setups.
Interestingly, while the app has a shorter control range, it actually offers smoother controls. It retains responsiveness, and when you swipe diagonally, it handles both tilt and pan together—something the physical remote doesn’t support. That little detail alone makes it worth keeping the app installed.
Real-World Usage
As someone who often runs solo or works with a small crew for all my photo and video work, the Move LightGo has proven incredibly helpful. The ability to adjust your light angle remotely and precisely while looking directly through your viewfinder without an assistant is a game-changer. It removes the guesswork and constant back-and-forth, especially in fast-paced setups. For one-person productions, this kind of efficiency is invaluable.
I would think the Move LightGo really shines in fixed studio environments. Imagine being able to mount your lights permanently and rely solely on the remote for repositioning. It’s perfect for creators with a multi-light YouTube or livestream setup.
In terms of motion performance, it’s very responsive and fairly precise. At default speed (speed 100), the tilt covers 170° in about 18 seconds, while the pan rotates a full 450° in roughly 15 seconds. Even with heavier lights like the AD600, the motion stays smooth and stable, with no sag. It also has a good counterbalance even at maximum tilt angles.
That said, with a full setup (light, modifier, battery, and the Move LightGo), you’re easily hitting 5 kg. A heavy-duty light stand is essential. Use wide leg spreads, and only raise it vertically. As the motor rotates, the center of gravity may shift, and things can get wobbly fast if your stand isn’t stable. That being said, you should also be very careful when moving the light stands around, as it can get pretty heavy and off-balance.
The motor noise, especially on the tilt axis, is noticeable. Left-right rotation is quieter, but the up-down motion emits a loud mechanical whine. This could be a problem when rolling audio, such as during interviews or quiet scenes. If you're adjusting lighting between takes, then it’s not an issue.
A few minor usability issues surfaced during my extensive use. The LED status light is positioned at the back, which isn’t visible when setting up from the front. The port layout is cramped, making plugging/unplugging cables feel awkward—especially when both ports are in use. The reset button is also hard to reach in this scenario, though the latter will be less of an issue since you will most likely be using the button after powering down and unplugging it when resetting.
Besides that, I did run into a minor annoyance as there is no visual pan angle indicator. Unlike tilt, which is visible, it’s easy to lose track of pan orientation. More than once, I have mounted it to a corner only to find out later that it was already near its rotation limit, which meant I had to redo the setup just to reorient it properly.
Last but not least, the multiple unit preset function, which I couldn’t test. In theory, several units can be synced via the same channel/ID and triggered to move simultaneously. Sounds promising, but I’ll have to revisit this once I get more units. For now, we will have to take their word for it.
Summary
What I Liked
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Solid, precise, and stable tilt and pan movements
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No sag at extreme angles
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Multiple powering options
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Wireless remote with long battery life
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Air travel–friendly design
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¼” ARRI locating hole for accessories
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Detachable mount for future-proofing
What Could Be Improved
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Add height extension functionality
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Include pan/tilt orientation indicators
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Support diagonal movement on physical remote control
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Add mount compatibility for umbrella modifiers
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Improve remote control UI and button layout
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Better LED indicator visibility
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Release mounting accessory to directly mount the unit into a fixed position instead of relying on light stands
The Falcam Move LightGo is one of those rare products that fills a very specific but often overlooked gap in production workflows. It doesn’t try to reinvent lighting but instead smooths out the little pain points that many of us have just learned to live with. Being able to remotely adjust light angles, especially for solo shooters or small crews, removes a lot of unnecessary back-and-forth and makes the overall process just that bit more efficient.
While there are some minor issues like the motor noise, tight port layout, and the added bulk, it’s totally understandable as this is a first-generation product. Innovation rarely comes without a few trade-offs, and I think Falcam has done a solid job introducing something new to the market.
I would particularly recommend this for studio owners or fixed-location setups, where the added weight and space are less of a concern. Personally, while I really enjoy using it, I still find myself debating whether to bring it along for location shoots, as it does, after all, take up extra bag room, and the weight can stack up quickly if I am running multiple units.
That said, the Falcam Move LightGo priced at $249 is a great step forward in lighting control and a sign of thoughtful and practical innovations.
