Large-scale security scenarios such as forest fire prevention, border defense, energy bases, and large-scale industrial parks have long faced observation bottlenecks: distant targets appear blurry and lack detail; changes in daylight and nighttime lighting conditions can render images ineffective; and manual patrols struggle to promptly detect potential risks. The Kaimorui CM8855EM 8-megapixel, 55x ultra-long-zoom integrated module addresses these challenges by leveraging a Sony 1/1.8-inch large-format optical sensor, equipped with AI deep-learning algorithms, and featuring a dual-output architecture that supports both MIPI and network interfaces—thus delivering an all-weather, long-distance, high-definition visual solution. Its lightweight industrial housing overcomes the traditional drawbacks of bulky telephoto camera modules and limited imaging capabilities, enabling applications such as vantage-point surveillance, fire hazard alerts, and low-altitude target detection. This solution delivers long-distance visibility, all-weather imaging, intelligent early warning, and prolonged stable operation, driving the iterative upgrade of long-distance security systems.

I. 55x optical ultra-long zoom, with a 6-kilometer observation range for precise capture of distant targets.

Powerful optical performance is the CM8855EM’s core competitive advantage. It features a full-range lens with a focal length spanning from 6 to 330mm, supporting 55x optical zoom combined with 16x digital zoom. The wide-angle field of view reaches 72.58°, enabling large-scale scanning, while at the telephoto end, the field of view narrows down to just 1.47° for precise focusing on distant targets. Lens switching time is kept within 7 seconds. A single camera module can cover both near and far monitoring areas, significantly reducing the number of pan-tilt units required for a project and thereby cutting down on hardware procurement and construction costs. Compliant with the international DORI imaging standard IEC EN62676-4, this camera can detect targets at up to 6,000 meters, clearly identify target outlines at 2,381 meters, recognize targets at 1,200 meters, and distinguish fine object details at 600 meters. It can clearly capture distant targets such as open flames and smoke in forested areas, moving personnel along borders, vehicles entering park premises, and low-flying aerial vehicles. Equipped with an F1.4 large-aperture lens and a Sony Starvis high-sensitivity CMOS sensor, this camera dramatically boosts light intake through its lens. Its color minimum illumination is as low as 0.001 lux, and in black-and-white mode, it can achieve sensitivity as low as 0.0001 lux. Leveraging AI-powered ISP intelligent noise reduction, its low-light imaging capability is enhanced by a factor of five, eliminating the need for additional external lighting equipment and ensuring rich color information even during nighttime operations. The camera module incorporates three advanced image enhancement technologies—optical defogging, thermal wave elimination, and multi-axis digital image stabilization—effectively addressing challenges posed by...In foggy weather, images become hazy; high-temperature air currents cause image distortion; and equipment vibrations lead to shaky footage—all while continuously delivering lossless 4K video. This solution is highly suited for long-distance monitoring scenarios such as remote forest fire patrols, extended border surveillance, and panoramic monitoring from vantage points in industrial parks.

II. Equipped with deep-learning AI computing power, intelligent multi-dimensional alerting alleviates the pressure on security personnel.

Unlike traditional surveillance devices that merely offer video recording and storage capabilities, the CM8855EM features a built-in high-performance AI processing unit equipped with deep-learning recognition models. It supports intelligent multi-target detection for people, vehicles, smoke, and fire, enabling the creation of a proactive security defense system that effectively reduces the workload and pressure on security personnel. The intelligent recognition system can accurately distinguish between pedestrians and motorized vehicles while filtering out irrelevant disturbances such as flying birds, swaying branches and leaves, and changes in light and shadow, thereby significantly lowering the frequency of false alarms. It also supports detection of various abnormal behaviors, including unauthorized intrusion into restricted areas, crossing tripwires, prolonged human presence, crowd gatherings, abandoned or moved objects, and illegal parking. Once an anomaly is detected, the system immediately sends an alert notification. Additionally, its dedicated smoke and fire detection function enables long-distance identification of both smoke and open flames, providing early warnings of potential forest fires and warehouse hazards, thus shifting disaster prevention efforts from post-event response to proactive early warning. The device also boasts a comprehensive anomaly detection mechanism: any device abnormalities—such as screen occlusion, network interruptions, storage failures, or unauthorized access—can be proactively reported, allowing operations and maintenance personnel to quickly locate and resolve issues remotely. Furthermore, the device supports automatic zoom tracking and ROI-based local image enhancement. After locking onto a suspicious target, it continuously magnifies and focuses on key areas, facilitating rapid risk assessment by the command center. This makes the device highly suitable for a wide range of applications, including perimeter security in chemical industrial parks, forest fire monitoring, low-altitude countermeasure systems at airports, and large-scale logistics park security projects.

III. Dual MIPI and network output, flexibly compatible with various AI integration development projects.

The CM8855EM features an innovative dual-video-output design that simultaneously meets the demands of real-time intelligent analytics and video storage. It outputs 4K@60fps high-definition streams via a network interface, supports H.265 efficient video encoding, and enables synchronous output of three separate streams, making it compatible with NVR storage devices and remote monitoring platforms. Via its MIPI channel, it delivers lossless 4K@30fps images with low-latency transmission of raw video frames, allowing seamless integration with AI computing boards. This provides high-quality image data sources for airborne vision systems, pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) integrated devices, and drone detection systems, perfectly meeting the requirements of customized visual system secondary development. The product boasts excellent protocol compatibility, supporting ONVIF, the GB28181 national standard protocol, and multiple versions of HTTP SDKs, enabling integration with mainstream security platforms and AI hardware on the market. Locally, it supports edge storage up to 1TB via SD card, combined with FTP and NAS cloud backups, providing multi-layered protection against loss of recorded files. Its TTL control interface is compatible with VISCA and PELCO protocols, ensuring seamless integration with various PTZ cameras and command-and-control systems. Whether for standardized security projects or specialized custom visual system development, rapid integration and deployment can be achieved effortlessly.

IV. Lightweight industrial body design, enabling ultra-wide temperature operation to adapt to complex outdoor environments.

In addition to its outstanding imaging performance, the CM8855EM fully considers the requirements of long-term outdoor deployments. The device features a compact body measuring 175.84 mm in length and weighing under 1 kilogram. This lightweight design reduces the load on the gimbal, allowing for greater flexibility in gimbal selection and simplifying setup procedures—making it ideal for installation scenarios with limited space, such as small gimbals or airborne equipment. Equipped with a temperature-compensated focusing algorithm, the device operates within an extended temperature range from -40°C to +70°C, ensuring uninterrupted zoom and focus performance regardless of temperature fluctuations. It can reliably function in harsh environments, including frigid northern regions, scorching southern climates, and coastal areas characterized by high salt mist and humidity. The device’s power consumption is well-controlled, with a static power draw of 7.5 W and a peak power consumption of 10.8 W, making it compatible with solar-powered sites in remote locations and effectively reducing the costs associated with power infrastructure development for field operations. The device integrates a wide array of image adjustment parameters, including wide dynamic range, strong-light suppression, 2D/3D noise reduction, multi-mode white balance, and multi-level exposure control. It automatically optimizes images for challenging lighting conditions such as backlighting in mountainous terrain or bright intersections. Additionally, the device supports voice intercom and multi-layer OSD text overlays, enabling real-time display of zoom magnification, geographic location, and preset point information, thereby facilitating precise scheduling and management by command centers.