Silent Sentinel, sorted: Aeron vs Jaegar

Описание: See 30 km from a single PTZ? In this episode of The Pelco Brief, we show you how to choose between Aeron and Jaeger for extreme-range surveillance — so you don’t make a six-figure mistake.

What you’ll learn (fast):
The 1-question filter to pick Aeron vs Jaeger
Glass + stability: the two non-negotiables for long-range video
Cooled MWIR vs uncooled LWIR—when each wins
Real-world early-warning ranges (humans/vehicles) and what “ideal conditions” really mean
Absolute positioning, radar slews and why it matters at 2 a.m.
Why NextOS is the “secret sauce” behind Silent Sentinel’s performance

Who this is for: ports & borders, oil & gas, airfields, C-UAS teams, integrators, distributors and anyone speccing long-range PTZ in harsh environments.

Chapters
0:00 Start: Long-range PTZ deep dive
0:07 See 30 km from one camera?
0:18 Aeron vs Jaeger: pick in one question
0:50 Why it exists: extreme-range clarity
1:27 How far? Aeron 15 km; Jaeger 30 km
1:48 4 payloads + radar: one platform
2:01 From four lines to two
3:09 The 1-question choice: max distance
4:03 The 2 must-haves: glass + stability
5:41 Where it shines: borders, ports, oil & gas, drones
7:37 Thermal decoded: cooled vs uncooled
9:13 Budget & upkeep: TCO that surprises
10:29 Maintenance playbook: Aeron vs Jaeger
12:24 Beyond distance: TREB (Target, Range, Environment, Budget)
13:22 Early-warning ranges: 4.6/14/30/46 km
14:29 Plan for curvature: mount higher, see farther
15:17 2 a.m. accuracy: absolute positioning + radar
17:07 Meet NextOS: the software brain
19:11 Fine-tune fast: anti-fog & contrast
21:26 The roux: NextOS is the base
22:17 Remember it: Jaeger = étouffée; Aeron = gumbo
22:35 Final advice: test and feel the difference
23:46 CTA: subscribe for more long-range wins


Key takeaways
Decision rule: If you need ≤15 km coverage, start with Aeron. For 20–30 km+ or multi-payload builds, go Jaeger.
Performance anchors: Early warning (ideal conditions) — Aeron ≈ 4.6 km (human) / 14 km (vehicle); Jaeger ≈ 30 km (human) / 46 km (vehicle).
Thermal choice: Uncooled LWIR (lower TCO, up to ~15 km & dry climates) vs cooled MWIR (premium sensitivity in moisture/haze; longer lenses).
System truth: Long-range success = big glass + rock-solid stability + absolute positioning + NextOS integration.

Guests
Rob Yockey (Product Management, Motorola Solutions)
Ed Stiles (Business Development, Motorola Solutions)
Host of the Pelco Brief: Xander Alexander (Technical Evangelist)

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