Panomax weather cameras for HEMS: models and specifications
Two camera models cover almost every HEMS site. The 360° Day/Night shows the whole horizon at a base, helipad or valley junction. The 100° Day/Night watches one direction, such as an approach path or a pass. Both run 24/7, store timestamped images and are maintained remotely.
| Panomax 360° Day/Night | Panomax 100° Day/Night | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Bases, hospital helipads, valley junctions, any site where weather can arrive from any direction | Single approach paths, mountain passes, shorelines, one-direction sites |
| Horizontal field of view | 360° | 100° |
| Image resolution | Up to 230 megapixels | 24.8 MP (Light) or 40 MP (Super) |
| Operation | Day and night, 24/7 | Day and night, 24/7 |
| Image update | As often as every 5 minutes, timestamped archive | As often as every 5 minutes, timestamped archive |
| Live video | 4K live video included | – |
| Housing | Weatherproof, heated | Weatherproof, heated |
| Onboard computer | Integrated Linux PC, remote access to all hardware settings | Integrated Raspberry Pi, remote camera access |
| Network | RJ45 Ethernet, up to 100 m copper or fibre; WLAN or GSM optional | RJ45 Ethernet; WLAN or GSM optional |
| Required bandwidth | About 10 Mbit/s | Lower than the 360° model |
| Privacy | Automatic blurring of people, licence plates and defined areas or buildings | |
| Software | Interactive viewer with independent pan and zoom per user, landmark labels, weather data overlays, timestamped archive and overview map. See the software | |
Panomax 360° Day/Night
The 360° Day/Night captures the complete horizon in a single panorama of up to 230 megapixels, so pilots, dispatchers and medical crews can each zoom into the part of the sky they need at the same time. It runs around the clock, includes 4K live video, and sits in a weatherproof, heated housing with an integrated Linux computer that Panomax maintains remotely. It is the standard choice for bases and hospital helipads.
Panomax 100° Day/Night
The 100° Day/Night uses an ultra wide-angle lens to watch one direction continuously, day and night. It is the right tool when a single approach, pass or coastline is the whole story, and it is available in a 24.8 megapixel Light and a 40 megapixel Super version. Like the 360°, it is weatherproof, heated and remotely maintained, with an integrated Raspberry Pi computer.
What every installation includes
- Pilot-led site survey to choose camera positions that match how your crews actually fly
- Installation and commissioning by Panomax or a local partner
- Panomax software for crews and dispatch, with landmark labels and weather overlays
- Remote maintenance and monitoring for the life of the system
Panomax cameras provide supplemental visual weather information alongside official weather sources. They do not replace METARs, TAFs, AWOS or regulatory weather minimums. How cameras compare with AWOS, METAR and FAA WeatherCams.
Frequently asked questions
Which Panomax camera should a HEMS operator choose?
Use the 360° Day/Night where the full horizon matters, such as a base, a hospital helipad or a valley junction where weather can arrive from any direction. Use the 100° Day/Night where one direction is the whole story, such as a single approach path, a pass or a shoreline. Most HEMS networks combine both.
What network connection does a Panomax camera need?
A standard RJ45 Ethernet connection with up to 100 m of copper or fibre cable. WLAN and GSM (mobile data) modules are available as options for sites without a wired network. The 360° Day/Night needs about 10 Mbit/s of bandwidth.
How is the camera maintained?
Each camera has an integrated computer with remote access to all hardware settings, so Panomax can monitor, configure and update the system without a site visit. The housing is weatherproof and heated for year-round operation.
Do the cameras record video?
The 360° Day/Night includes 4K live video in addition to its panoramic still images. All cameras store timestamped images in an archive so crews can review how conditions developed.
Are people and vehicles visible in the images?
No. Panomax automatically blurs people, licence plates and, where required, buildings or defined land areas, so cameras at hospital sites protect patients, staff and the public.