Best way to have 360 coverage surveillance of a backyard.

[scoops33]

A brief context, this is the backyard of our new house and we are looking to have 24/7 surveillance. As cat crazies we have about 20 cats that are to be housed in the backyard, walls are about 9ft high.

Our objectives are in order of priority:

1. Detect if cats scale the walls or facade of the extension/outhouse.
2. Trying to see where the cats are in the garden
3. Potential intruder (animals or humans) surveillance

I am looking to run 24/7 surveillance recording with a retainment of two weeks at least. Also coupling with a Frigate installation for object detection.

The garden will be lighted with solar powered lamps and the perimeters have solar powered wall lights.

The plan right now is 6 x HikVision 2087s bullets or 2387 domes (Dahua is not easily available in my location).

Would there be a better way to do surveillance of this area? Like 4 x 2087s in the middle, but the tree might create a blind spot.

Also, to cover the whole property, I will need about 15 cameras. Estimated disk usage for 4MP capture 24/7 two weeks is about 18TB according to an online calculator... It's quite hefty, and any ideas for system optimisation?

Thanks in advance!

 

[scoops33]

To add, I can always increase the lighting in the garden. The Dahua 5442s would be nice but it's really almost impossible to procure, and if I were to procure the 2087/2387s are about 30% cheaper.

EDIT: Walls have cat proof fencing installed, so surveillance is really for additional peace of mind.

 

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[bp2008]

Consider at least one dual lens panoramic camera if you can find them in your region. They do a fantastic job of wide angle overview. Here's an example: NightChromaTM NCD800 – 4K Outdoor Panoramic PoE Dual Lens Security Camera, f/1.0 Super Aperture (0.0005 Lux), Acme Color Night Vision, Active Siren and Strobe, Human & Vehicle Detection, Intelligent Behavior Analysis, Two-Way Audio It is made by Hikvision so you may be able to find it or similar cams under other brand names or Hikvision's own brand.

 

[scoops33]

Consider at least one dual lens panoramic camera if you can find them in your region. They do a fantastic job of wide angle overview. Here's an example: NightChromaTM NCD800 – 4K Outdoor Panoramic PoE Dual Lens Security Camera, f/1.0 Super Aperture (0.0005 Lux), Acme Color Night Vision, Active Siren and Strobe, Human & Vehicle Detection, Intelligent Behavior Analysis, Two-Way Audio It is made by Hikvision so you may be able to find it or similar cams under other brand names or Hikvision's own brand.

thanks! I did find the Hikvision 2387g2p panoramic cam, which appears to be two 2347s bolted on together. That’ll help in reducing the number of cams. Appreciate your advise.