ArgusHawk Autonomous Aerial Response Trailer: Solar-Powered Drone-as-First-Responder System With Thermal Aerial Verification
The DSLRPros ArgusHawk Autonomous Aerial Response Trailer is the top-tier platform in the ArgusLine Mobile Security Series, combining persistent ground-based AI detection with autonomous aerial response on a single solar-powered trailer.
It mounts two fixed 4MP bullet cameras and a 4MP PTZ camera with optical zoom on a mast-elevated frame for continuous perimeter coverage, runs an 8-channel IQ PoE NVR and a dedicated Smart Box for edge AI analytics and alarm generation, and houses a DJI Dock 3 with a DJI Matrice 4TD drone for autonomous aerial verification.
Key Features and Benefits
- Autonomous launch: DJI Dock 3 deploys the Matrice 4TD in ten seconds.
- Thermal verification: 640x512 infrared camera resolves up to 1,280 by 1,024.
- Extended endurance: Matrice 4TD delivers up to 54 minutes per mission.
- Audio deterrence: IP horn speaker reaches 130 dBSPL for on-site warnings.
- Smart Track: onboard tracking follows moving targets during aerial patrol response.
- PTZ tracking: human-only filtering confirms ground-level activity for operator review.
- Edge analytics: Smart Box runs over 100 configurable behavior detection algorithms.
- Solar operation: larger array sustains 24/7 ground and aerial functions off-grid.
- Flexible leasing: monthly deployment option avoids a large upfront equipment purchase.
Every layer of the system works together to close the gap between detection and response. Fixed bullet cameras hold continuous wide-area perimeter coverage, the PTZ camera applies human-only tracking to follow ground-level activity, and the Smart Box classifies people and vehicles at the edge without depending on cloud connectivity.
When an event needs aerial confirmation, the Matrice 4TD launches from the Dock 3 to extend verification beyond what any fixed camera can see, feeding thermal and optical imagery back into a single incident record for review.
Coverage That Holds Up Across Every Shift
The DJI Dock 3 recharges the Matrice 4TD from 15 percent to 95 percent in about 27 minutes, so a single unit can complete several aerial verification missions across a shift without operator intervention.
Combined with two fixed bullet cameras, a PTZ unit, and Smart Box analytics running independently of the cloud, the trailer delivers documented, ground-to-air incident response that would otherwise require multiple purchased systems and dedicated monitoring staff.
That combination keeps the completed incident record, thermal imagery, ground footage, and alarm data in one place, cutting the time between detection and a verified response.
Compatibility and System Integration
- Fixed bullet cameras: two UNV IPC2124SR-ADF28KM-H units connect via plug-and-play PoE.
- PTZ camera: UNV IPC6324LWH-AX5C-VG2 integrates with NVR auto tracking workflows.
- DJI Dock 3: paired exclusively with the DJI Matrice 4TD aircraft.
- FlightHub 2: Dock 3 connects for remote mission management and real-time alerts.
- O4+ Enterprise: Matrice 4TD transmits up to 15.5 miles (25 km) from the dock.
- Smart Box: accepts third-party camera streams via RTSP or ONVIF protocols.
- VMS integration: ground cameras are ONVIF Profile S, G, and T compliant.
- Cellular Dongle 2: sold separately for the Dock 3 cellular connection.
Applications and Use Cases
- Critical infrastructure protection: layered ground AI and aerial verification cover large perimeters.
- Energy and utility sites: autonomous response confirms intrusions beyond fixed camera range.
- Mining and port operations: aerial overwatch monitors remote roads and site sections.
- Large campus security: scheduled patrols and ground detection layer coverage across properties.
- High-risk temporary operations: rapid trailer deployment adds aerial response during elevated threats.
- Leased deployment programs: monthly leasing supports short-term projects without capital equipment purchase.
A security event that outpaces a fixed camera or a guard's response time needs a system that can launch, verify, and document without waiting on a person. The ArgusHawk's ground-to-air architecture handles that gap automatically, giving sites enterprise-grade response without the delay of a person-first workflow.
DSLRPros configures every ArgusHawk to match a site's camera, NVR, and accessory requirements before it ships. The system is available for $3,999 per month on a six-month minimum term, with taxes, permits, cellular data, and onsite services quoted separately so operators can budget the full deployment up front.
Call Steve Jelesijevic atΒ 310-904-9082 Β to configure your ArgusHawk and get it deployed to your site.
ArgusHawk Autonomous Aerial Response Trailer β Specifications
Fixed Bullet Cameras β UNV IPC2124SR-ADF28KM-H (x2)
- Resolution: 4MP; 2688 x 1520; 1/3-inch CMOS sensor
- Lens: 2.8mm fixed; wide field of view; 3-axis adjustment
- Low light: Easystar low-illumination imaging; 120 dB true WDR
- Night vision: Smart IR up to 50 m (164 ft)
- Weather protection: IP67
- Audio: built-in microphone
- Edge storage: MicroSD up to 512 GB
- Power: PoE; DC 12V option; surge protection
- Video compression: Ultra 265, H.265, H.264, MJPEG; dual streams; ROI up to 8 areas
- Intelligent events: cross-line detection (human body); intrusion detection (human body); motion detection; ultra motion detection; tampering alarm; audio detection
- Integration: ONVIF Profile S/G/T; API/SDK; HTTPS encryption; RTSP authentication; IP filtering; ARP protection
PTZ Camera β UNV IPC6324LWH-AX5C-VG2 (x1)
- Resolution: 4MP; 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor; 2688 x 1520 at up to 30 fps
- Image: ColorHunter with Wise-ISP; 120 dB WDR
- Lens: 2.7-13.5mm motorized; 5x optical zoom
- Pan/tilt: 0-345 degree pan; -10 to 100 degree tilt
- Presets: 1024 presets; 16 patrols; home position support
- Tracking: auto tracking with human-only target filtering
- Smart detection: Smart Intrusion Prevention with false alarm filtering (human body and vehicle)
- Audio: built-in microphone and speaker; two-way audio
- Deterrence: 40 m warm light distance
- Image enhancement: 2D/3D DNR; HLC; BLC; digital defog; white balance; ROI; privacy masking
- Edge storage: MicroSD up to 512 GB
- Weather protection: IP66
- Power: DC 12V or PoE
- Integration: ONVIF Profile S/G/T; API; EZStation/EZLive/EZView client support
NVR β UNV NVR302-08B-P8-IQ (x1)
- Channels: 8-channel IP input; 8 independent PoE interfaces
- Storage: 2 SATA HDD bays
- Max recording resolution: up to 12MP
- Video output: HDMI (up to 4K) and VGA simultaneous output
- Video compression: Ultra 265, H.265, H.264
- Smart by IPC: Face Detection; Vehicle Detection/LPR; Smart Intrusion Prevention; Ultra Motion Detection; Traffic Monitoring
- Smart by NVR: Face Detection; Smart Intrusion Prevention; Ultra Motion Detection
- VCA search: AcuSearch; AcuTrack; Motor Vehicle Search; Non-Motor Vehicle Search; Human Body Search; General Search; People Counting Report; Heat Map
- Event handling: defocus detection; scene change; object left/removed; auto tracking; motion; tampering; human body detection; video loss; alarm input; audio detection
- Resilience: ANR for disconnected-network storage reliability
- Cloud upgrade support; remote users; broad protocol support
Smart Box β UNV ECS-508S-SF-HA (x1)
- Channels: 8-channel intelligent edge computing station
- Stream support: H.264 and H.265; third-party cameras via RTSP or ONVIF
- Behavior algorithms: built-in library of over 100; select any 20 for active deployment
- Face-behavior linkage: available subject to applicable customer policy
- Alarm outputs: alarm images and alarm video clips; API reporting to third-party platforms
- Algorithm categories: general functions; environmental safety; PPE/workwear compliance; personnel behavior safety; vehicle safety; expressway events; water resources/urban management
- Network: dual Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Face libraries: 128
- Onboard storage: 128 GB SSD included
- Design: fanless lightweight; operating temperature -40 to 70 degrees C
- I/O: alarm I/O; USB; RS-485
- Compliance: NDAA support
DJI Dock 3 (x1)
- Ingress protection: IP56
- Operating temperature: -30 degrees C to 50 degrees C (-22 degrees F to 122 degrees F)
- Max wind speed for operation: 12 m/s (26.8 mph)
- Max rainfall for operation: 2 mm/h
- Takeoff readiness: 10 seconds
- Charge time: 15% to 95% in 27 minutes
- Video transmission: O4+ Enterprise
- Altitude limit: 4,500 m (14,764 ft)
- Compatible aircraft: DJI Matrice 4TD exclusively
- Fleet management: DJI FlightHub 2
- Deployment: vehicle-mounted and ground-fixed; supports mobile vehicle mounting
- Operations: scheduled patrols; autonomous launch; return and recharging; BVLOS subject to regulatory approval
- Cellular: supports DJI Cellular Dongle 2 (sold separately)
DJI Matrice 4TD (x1)
- Total weight: approximately 1,850 g (4.1 lbs); max takeoff weight: 2,090 g (4.6 lbs)
- Max flight time: 54 minutes with Dock 3; 47 minutes at 15 m/s cruise speed
- Operating temperature: -30 degrees C to 50 degrees C (-22 degrees F to 122 degrees F)
- Ingress protection: IP55
- Max wind resistance: 12 m/s (26.8 mph)
- Max flight speed: 21 m/s (47 mph)
- Transmission: DJI O4+ Enterprise
- Max transmission distance: 15.5 miles (25 km) FCC; 7.45 miles (12 km) CE
- Thermal camera: 640 x 512 resolution; f/1.0; approximately 53mm equivalent; infrared super-resolution up to 1,280 x 1,024
- Tele camera: 1/1.5-inch CMOS; 48MP; f/2.8; approximately 168mm format equivalent
- Additional cameras: wide-angle and medium tele cameras included
- Laser Range Finder: measurement range up to 1,800 m (5,906 ft)
- Obstacle avoidance: omnidirectional binocular vision plus 3D infrared sensor; detects 12mm wires at speeds up to 15 m/s
- Tracking: Smart Track auto-follow for moving targets
- Detection: Smart Detection identifies people, vehicles, and boats in real time with FlightHub 2 alerts
- NIR auxiliary light for low-light and night operations
- Gimbal tilt: up to 80 degrees upward
- Autonomous flight: waypoint routes; Smart 3D Capture; geometric routes; slope routes
- Onboard relay: one drone relays signal for a second drone to extend range
- Standalone use: compatible with DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise controller
Trailer Platform
- Frame: medium-frame solar surveillance trailer with rear dock platform
- Power: larger solar array and higher-capacity field power architecture
- Rear dock platform: separates drone operations from mast-mounted camera hardware
- Connectivity: 5G modem for remote access; dual Gigabit Ethernet network architecture
- Compliance: BVLOS-capable; supports FAA Part 107, site authorization, airspace, Remote ID, and waiver planning as applicable
- Customization: camera configuration, NVR, and accessories configurable per customer requirements
