Flock Safety is marketing its cameras to neighborhood groups and law enforcement with the promise to “reduce crime in your community by up to 70%.” Instead of selling these cameras, it leases them for about $2,500 per month. The cameras can be powered with solar panels and transmit data via a cellular modem so no extra wiring is needed. Note that the version we dissected is an older version and the modem is no longer being sold. Although the cameras capture images that include the license plates of vehicles, they are triggered by a motion detection sensor and will likely capture an image of anything that triggers the motion detector, including people, bicycles, etc.
Here’s the list of component parts that we were able to identify:
- Cellular: NimbeLink Skywire LTE modem – FCC ID N7NHL7648
- P/N: NL-SW-LTE-S7648 (https://nimbelink.com/products/4g-lte-cat-1-att-sierra-wireless/)
- Battery: PHD Energy lithium ion rechargeable – 10.8V, 19Ah, 205.2Wh
- SD624 Audio Kit SOM (https://www.lantronix.com/products/open-q-624a-development-kit/)
- Wifi/bluetooth: LITE ON Technology WCBN3510A 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2T2R+BT V4.2LE
- GPS: Taoglas AP.17E – one stage 17mm active patch antenna Module (https://www.taoglas.com/product/ap-17e-gps-1-stage-active-patch-17mm-2/)
- Camera lens: 5MP Action Camera Lens 16mm Fixed M12 1/2 Inch IR Filter