i-PRO Co. announced the addition of 19 new models to its Aero PTZ camera line featuring enhanced durability and edge AI processing. Built for extreme weather and environmental conditions, the new Aero PTZ cameras support up to 4K resolution and feature AI-driven analytics.

“The combination of extreme weather resistance and advanced AI-based analytics, like advanced auto-tracking to ensure clear visibility and accurate data in any environment, sets this PTZ apart,” said Gerard Figols, chief product officer, i-PRO. “The Aero PTZ line now incorporates edge computing technology, aligning with our goal of bringing the advantages of AI everywhere. This makes it the most robust model on the market in terms of reliability and analytic power, capable of proactively securing mission-critical environments under the most extreme conditions such as hurricanes and cyclones.” 

With a zoom range of up to 40x, the shock-resistant, water-proof Aero PTZ cameras are IK10, MIL-STD-167-1A, and IP66/68 rated for uninterrupted video protection during extreme weather conditions. They are also resistant to heavy salt corrosion (C5-M). The camera can operate reliably and clearly in temperatures from -50-65 °C (-58-149 °F) with i-PRO’s newly developed transparent glass heater. As extreme weather phenomena become more common, i-PRO said it is developing products to meet the challenge. The Aero PTZ includes a pan and tilt motor mechanism that withstands winds up to 270km/h (168 mph), reportedly exceeding the Saffir-Simpson wind speed rating for category five cyclones and hurricanes. 

The Aero PTZ is equipped with AI-based auto-tracking to keep persons and vehicles in focus, even in complete darkness, up to 560 meters (1,837 feet) with IR illumination.

“The Aero PTZ features the longest nighttime IR illumination among PTZs in the industry. In addition to IR, white-light illumination can be turned on to deter intruders and preserve color information when required,” adds Figols. 

According to the announcement, i-PRO’s open AI development platform allows multiple AI applications to be installed as needed for the operational environment, including third-party apps. With up to three simultaneous AI apps on the 4K model and up to two simultaneous AI apps on the 2MP models, the company said a wide range of customized solutions are available. For maximum cybersecurity resilience, the cameras incorporate signed firmware, brute-force protection, and FIPS 140-2 level 3 compliance with a secure element chip to safeguard against cyber threats, the announcement concludes.