MCYSEKA-Maritime Cyber Security Knowledge Archive

Hello all,

My neighbors and I have been having trouble with some of the local high school kids disturbing the peace, selling pot, speeding, and littering on our block, e.g. empty vape pens, glass bottles, and (hopefully unused) condoms. The school principal and police are cooperative, but we can’t do much about it unless we have proof.

I suggested getting a camera, but I know nothing about cameras, so I’ve been doing my research here. From what I gather, Reolink seems like a reputable brand that doesn’t put features behind paywalls. What I want are: battery powered, motion-activated recording, ability to playback recordings via Wifi/app, and enough resolution to capture faces/license plates.

Question #1, I’m assuming that each camera will need their own Micro SD card to be able to store captures, which I can then later access via Wifi/app, correct?

Question #2, Should I get a single-lens system or dual-lens system? Dual lens has better coverage, but single lens has pan and tilt options. There are dual lens pan/tilt cameras, but those are more expensive at the moment. However, the I can spring for the Reolink TrackMix if it comes with overwhelming positive reviews.

Question #3, How effective are the night lights?

Question #4, I live on a corner. Mostly the high school kid stuff happens at the front of my house. Let’s say there are kids littering on the side of my house. If I get a pan/tilt camera and mount it near the corner of the house, does it know to rotate and scan the whole FOV looking for movement rather than sitting in in one direction waiting for movement?

Question #5, (At this point I’m just being anal about it) What does it do if there are multiple subjects? Like if I want to see the high school kids doing something, but Joe Pedestrian also happens to be walking by. Who does it prefer to capture?

Thanks