Introduction

The Axon Fleet 3 solution is a purpose-built in-vehicle, AI-driven recording system for capturing audio and video in high-risk environments encountered by law enforcement, corrections, military, emergency medical services (EMS), and private security. The system records events for secure storage, retrieval, and analysis leveraging Axon Evidence services. Recordings transfer securely to Axon Evidence using LTE, Wi-Fi, or manual operations.

Fleet 3 typically consists of at least two cameras: one in the front of the vehicle in a windshield mount and the second pointed at the law enforcement vehicle’s prisoner compartment. These cameras are connected to and controlled by the Fleet Hub, which can control additional cameras, such as for side views. Add an Axon Signal Vehicle device to automatically activate nearby Axon Body-Worn Cameras (BWC) during Fleet recording events.

Fleet 3 cameras have two operating modes:

  • The default Buffering mode provides pre-event buffering to capture activities that occur prior to activating cameras.
  • Event mode records events.

The Axon Fleet 3 system automatically powers on upon detecting vehicle ignition power and the shutdown delay of the system after ignition power-off is programmable.

For details on Fleet Dashboard, the application used with Fleet 3, see the individual Dashboard topics or complete user guide on the Fleet 3 product page at my.Axon.com/s/axon-fleet3.

Additional reading

These topics include how to operate Fleet 3 camera hardware, use Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR), work with Flock Safety, pair body cameras, and manage Fleet 3 recordings in Axon Evidence.

Other topics cover other aspects of the Fleet 3 system. These documents and additional information are available on the Fleet 3 product page at my.Axon.com.

For additional administrative topics on managing users, vehicles, and Fleet camera settings, as well as working with videos, see the Axon Evidence User and Administrator Guide.

Visit academy.axon.com for additional training resources.

Axon Fleet 3 components

Dual-View Camera

  • Shows a picture of the Fleet 3 Dual-View camera.Evidence capture and ALPR
  • Wide Field of View (FOV) Sensor - 160° for Video Evidence Capture
  • Narrow FOV Sensor - 60° for 12x Zoom and Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR)
  • Three integrated microphones for audio recording inside vehicle
  • Resolutions supported:
    • 16:9 aspect ratio – 1080p (1920x1080), 720p (1280×720), 480p (854×480)
    • 5:2 aspect ratio – 2240x900, 1344x540, 896x360

Interior camera

  • Shows a picture of the Fleet 3 rear or side camera.Color camera in light conditions
  • Infrared illumination in dark conditions
  • Two integrated microphones for audio recording inside vehicle
  • Resolutions supported:
    • 16:9 aspect ratio – 1080p (1920x1080), 720p (1280×720), 480p (854×480)
    • 5:2 aspect ratio – 2240x900, 1344x540, 896x360
    • 4:3 aspect ratio – 1080p (1400x1050), 720p (1024×768), 480p (640×480)

Fleet Hub

  • Shows a picture of the Fleet 3 Hub.240 GB solid state drive
  • Wi-Fi 6 and BLE
  • GNSS with IMU and dead reckoning
  • Controls recording of cameras and mics
  • Stores all evidence securely
  • Automatic wireless evidence upload using Ethernet connected WAN source
  • Automatically starts recording on Fleet 3 cameras when a configured event occurs, such as light bar activation
    Shows a picture of the Fleet 3 hub installed. Shows a picture of Fleet 3 hub wiring.

Fleet Dashboard

  • Software interface for camera activation, evidence review, and evidence tagging.
  • ALPR hotlist notification and response
  • Windows 10 or 11 recommended, Windows 7 supported
    Shows a picture of the Axon Dashboard app. Shows a picture of the Axon Dashboard app with an A L P R hit reading.

For details on Fleet Dashboard, see the individual Dashboard topics or complete user guide on the Fleet 3 product page at my.Axon.com/s/axon-fleet3.

Cradlepoint IBR900 router

  • Shows a picture of the Cradleponit router.The router connects to the Fleet Hub through an ethernet cable. When the router has an active 2FF SIM in the primary modem, it can provide WAN via LTE. When the router connects to a Wireless Access Point network with direct Internet connectivity, the router can be configured to connect as a Client enabling Wi-Fi as WAN.
  • The Mobile Data Terminal/Computer (MDT/C) connects to the hub through the router.

Airgain 5-in-1 antenna

  • Shows a picture of the external five in one antenna.Mounted to the exterior of the vehicle
  • Enables WAN connectivity and GNSS positioning for the vehicle router
  • Includes two elements for Wi-Fi, two for cellular, and one for GNSS communications

3-in-1 antenna

  • Shows a picture of the internal three in one antenna.Internally mounted in the vehicle on glass or flat surface with view of sky
  • Enables communication between Fleet Hub and Axon Body Worn cameras (BWCs)
  • Enables GNSS positioning data in evidence and Axon Respond.
  • Includes 2 elements for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and a GNSS antenna

Wireless mic (optional)

  • Shows a picture of a body camera in charging dock with wired mic wrapped around it.Includes harging base, lapel mic, and belt clip
  • Maximum of two per vehicle
  • 1,000-ft. range with 12-hour battery life
  • When inserted in the charging base, a wireless mic will recharge to 85% within 90 minutes
  • RapidLock mount works seamlessly with existing Axon body-worn camera (BWC) mounting solutions

Signal Vehicle

  • Shows a picture of the Signal Vehicle module.Automatically starts recording of Axon body cameras in Bluetooth range when an appropriate event occurs (such as the lightbar being activated)
  • 30-ft. range
  • 30-second broadcast