Flagship Solar Surveillance Trailer

A high-risk site with no easy power should not mean weak security. Hawk Surveillance’s Flagship Solar Surveillance Trailer is our primary solar surveillance trailer platform—built for long-runtime coverage on remote jobsites, logistics yards, and critical infrastructure across Southern California.
Designed specifically for off-grid or limited-power environments, this mobile solar surveillance trailer combines solar generation, battery storage, and rugged camera hardware with flexible options for rental, purchase, lease-to-own, and 24/7 monitoring.

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Where the Flagship Solar Trailer Fits

The Flagship Solar Surveillance Trailer is our main solar surveillance trailer platform for sites where power, access, or terrain make traditional camera systems expensive, slow, or impractical. At its core, this is a self-contained mobile unit:

► A towable trailer with a telescoping mast and multi-camera mounting system
► A solar powered surveillance trailer architecture that uses high-efficiency panels and deep-cycle batteries
► Integrated communications and recording so your teams or ours can see what is happening in real time

You choose it when:

► You are securing remote or semi-remote construction sites where there is no permanent power yet
► You need coverage at utility or energy infrastructure—substations, pump stations, or rights-of-way—without building fixed poles and running conduit.
► You manage industrial edges, laydown yards, or pipeline/transmission corridors that shift over time, and you need your security to move with the work.

This trailer is built to deliver reliable, off-grid surveillance and deterrence in places permanent infrastructure cannot reach, while still plugging into your broader mobile surveillance trailers lineup and overall surveillance trailer solutions strategy. “See how this fits into our mobile surveillance trailers lineup"

Technical Specifications

You do not have time to guess whether a trailer can do the job. This section gives a concise, spec-style view of what the Flagship Solar platform is designed to support.

Mast & Camera Platform

Telescoping mast engineered for elevated, wide-area coverage across jobsites, yards, and infrastructure corridors
Support for a mix of:
- PTZ cameras for long-range coverage and active tracking
- Fixed cameras for key gates, entrances, and asset clusters
- IR/low-light cameras for after-hours visibility

Power & Runtime

Roof-mounted or fold-out solar arrays sized for real-world Southern California sun conditions
High-capacity battery bank designed for multi-night operation when properly configured
Optional generator interface or hybrid configuration for extended bad-weather periods
Power management tuned for 24/7 duty cycles with cameras, communications, and optional lighting

Connectivity

LTE/5G-ready modem options for sites without existing network infrastructure
Optional dual-SIM or failover-capable configurations (described in your proposal based on carrier coverage)
Local recording (NVR or edge recorder) for on-trailer video retention and redundancy

Physical & Mechanical

Compact but robust trailer footprint for access to a wide range of sites
Stabilization via outriggers or leveling jacks to keep the mast secure and stable
Standard hitch and towing configuration compatible with common work trucks

Environmental Tolerances

Designed for outdoor, all-weather operation typical of Southern California sites
Mast and camera assemblies rated for sustained wind operation within specified limits
Weather-resistant housings and cable routing to protect critical electronics

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Power & Off-Grid Performance

Power is what separates a true off-grid surveillance trailer from a camera on a pole.

The Flagship Solar platform is built around a simple principle: solar first, battery storage second, optional generator last. The trailer’s solar array charges a high-capacity battery bank designed to support 24/7 camera, network, and optional lighting loads for extended periods, even through stretches of mixed weather.

Instead of dispatching fuel trucks or running temporary power everywhere, you get:

● Less fuel logistics compared to generator-only solutions

● Lower noise and emissions, which is critical near residential areas, sensitive environmental zones, or municipal sites

● More consistent uptime for sites with limited or no fixed power

For utility, energy, and remote construction applications, this solar powered surveillance trailer significantly reduces the friction of putting eyes and deterrence where you need them. For logistics yards, industrial plants, and municipal operations, it offers a cleaner alternative to noisy, fuel-driven systems that can be hard to maintain.

Camera, Sensing & Analytics Package

Trailers are only as useful as the “eyes and ears” they carry. The Flagship Solar platform supports a flexible, upgradeable package of cameras, sensors, and deterrence tools.

Cameras

We evaluate your location,
risk level, and coverage
requirements in North USA.

● Configurable combinations of PTZ and fixed cameras

● IR/low-light capabilities to maintain visibility after hours and in low-ambient conditions

● Optional higher-resolution or specialty lenses (varifocal or wide-angle) to match your risk profile and coverage requirements

● Support for advanced solar security camera trailer configurations where identification and evidence quality are critical

Sensing & Analytics

● Motion and analytic zones for people and vehicle activity

● Line-crossing, intrusion, and region-of-interest alerts to reduce noise and focus on real events

● Optional add-on analytics such as:

• License Plate Recognition (LPR)

• More advanced behavior-based detection (subject to platform support)

Audio & Deterrence

● Built-in or optional loudspeakers for live talk-down

● Sirens or audible alarms for high-risk or recurring hotspots

● Integration points so monitoring operators or your own security teams can intervene in real time

Together, these components turn the Flagship Solar unit into more than a passive recorder. When paired with monitoring, it becomes an actively managed, deterrence-driven solar surveillance trailer platform in Southern California.

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Connectivity & Monitoring Options

The Flagship Solar Surveillance Trailer is designed to support whichever operational model fits your organization.

You can deploy this unit as:

A rental trailer with monitoring for high-risk, time-boxed projects
A purchased or lease-to-own asset, monitored by Hawk Surveillance under a managed service
A hardware-only, self monitored surveillance trailer integrated into your own SOC and video platform

Connectivity options include:

LTE/5G connections engineered for field reliability
VPN or secure tunneling options (as required by your IT/security policies)
Streaming into external VMS platforms so your internal teams can treat the trailer as just another camera group in their environment

This trailer is built to work inside your broader security ecosystem, not force you into a new one.

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Safety, Durability & Environmental Benefits

Every Flagship Solar Surveillance Trailer is built for 24/7 duty in real-world conditions, not just spec sheets.

Durability

Outdoor-rated enclosures and weatherproof cable routing
Vandal-resistant camera housings and hardware where appropriate
Chassis and mast designed for repeated deployment, towing, and repositioning

Safety

Secure mast locking and stabilization processes to help protect workers and the public
Placement guidelines and deployment support focused on safe access, visibility, and traffic flows
Optional lighting that improves visibility for workers, visitors, and responders at night

Environmental Benefits

Reduced generator runtime and fuel consumption compared with non-solar mobile units
Lower noise levels, supporting use in mixed-use or residential-adjacent environments
Cleaner footprint for municipalities, utilities, and owners pursuing sustainability goals

Operational Safety & QHSE Environmental Responsibility

Ideal Industries & Use Cases

Our solar surveillance trailer is most often deployed on sites where power is limited, risk is high, and projects cannot wait for permanent infrastructure:

Construction Jobsites

Early-stage work, remote subdivisions, or infrastructure projects before permanent power exists.

Utilities, Energy & Infrastructure

Substations, pump stations, solar or wind farms, transmission or pipeline corridors.

Logistics Yards & Warehouses

Overflow yards, remote truck parking, or large laydown areas that outgrow fixed camera coverage.

Manufacturing & Industrial Plants

Perimeter zones, remote storage areas, and temporary projects within or adjacent to plants.

Municipal & Government Facilities

Utility yards, public works depots, and other city assets where running permanent infrastructure is cost-prohibitive.

Example Deployment: Solar Trailer in the Field

A utility yard just outside Los Angeles was dealing with repeated after-hours trespassing and copper theft. The site had limited permanent lighting, no existing camera infrastructure, and no practical way to run new conduit in time for upcoming work.

Deployment of Solar Trailers

Hawk Surveillance deployed two Flagship Solar Surveillance Trailers at key perimeter and access points. Each unit provided elevated camera views, IR coverage, and LTE connectivity back to a monitoring center.

Immediate Impact

After-hours incidents dropped significantly following visible trailer deployment and live voice-down events. Site supervisors gained real-time visibility into deliveries and contractor arrivals.

Documentation & Redeployment

The utility documented suspicious activity for internal investigations and insurance. The trailers remained on site throughout the project and are now redeployed to other yards in the region as new work scopes begin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long can the solar surveillance trailer run without a generator?

Runtime depends on configuration, camera load, analytics, and lighting, but the Flagship Solar platform is designed to support multi-night operation under typical Southern California conditions when properly sized. Your proposal will outline expected runtimes and any recommendations for hybrid or generator backup based on your sites.

What happens during extended bad weather or low-sun periods?

During extended overcast or low-sun periods, the trailer draws more heavily on its battery bank. If conditions persist beyond the planned design window, you can either reduce non-critical loads (such as some lighting) or use an integrated generator/shore-power option where available. We size and configure the solar powered surveillance trailer to your risk tolerance and operating reality.

What power options are available if our site has grid access?

If grid power is available and practical, the Flagship Solar unit can be configured to use shore power as a primary or backup source. In some cases, clients choose a hybrid approach—using solar as the primary source with grid or generator as a safety net—especially for highly critical sites.

Can this trailer support additional cameras or sensors in the future?

Yes. The platform is designed to support expansion, subject to overall power and bandwidth limits. Many customers start with a core camera configuration and later add additional fixed cameras, analytics, or specific sensors such as LPR or thermal as risk or budgets evolve.

Is the solar trailer available as both a rental and a purchase/lease option?

Yes. The Flagship Solar Surveillance Trailer is available:

As a rental for projects with defined timelines, and
As a purchased or lease-to-own asset for long-term or multi-site programs.

Your account team can walk you through the trade-offs between renting, buying, and lease-to-own based on your pipeline and budget.

How does monitoring work with the solar surveillance trailer?

You can choose:

Fully managed surveillance trailer monitoring services, where our monitoring partner or team watches the cameras, performs live talk-down, and escalates incidents, or
A self-monitored model, where your own SOC, guards, or monitoring platform receive the video streams and manage response.

We design connectivity and camera configurations to support whichever model you choose.

Ready to Deploy a Solar Surveillance Trailer?

If you are responsible for remote, power-limited, or high-risk sites across Southern California, the Flagship Solar Surveillance Trailer gives you reliable, off-grid visibility and deterrence without waiting for permanent infrastructure.
Tell us about your locations, timelines, and risk areas, and we will recommend a configuration that fits your operations, whether you are renting for a single project or building a long-term fleet.

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