Cameras may be mounted either on existing structures (for example television and radio transmission towers) or on specially constructed towers.  For example, a camera mounted on tower 100 metres high can scan an area of up to 5,000km2.  Rotation speed depends on the distance being scanned (the greater the distance being scanned, the slower the rotation), but a full revolution of 360° takes between 3 to 6 minutes, with the camera resting at each of a series of predetermined positions for up to 6 seconds.*

In general Eagle Eye Protection favours a dome over a pedestal design camera for its greater reliability and accuracy. It is also less prone to wind damage. Our competitors do not use dome cameras, and the high sophistication and flexibility of the ForestWatch® software means that optimal results can be obtained using non-specialised, inexpensive cameras.  We offer the following two cameras for installation depending on clients’ needs, or can flexibly integrate with pre-existing camera systems:

PELCO Spectra IV

PELCO Esprit

*(maximum distance/area scanned and time taken for rotation by each camera is dependent on various factors, including latitude, camera elevation, and topography)