Mobile Telescopic Tower for Video Surveillance & More
When agencies need to fill in a camera blind spot, RF dead spot or set up a mobile command post for special events & critical incidents, they routinely turn to a pole camera, bulky trailer, mobile command vehicle, scope truck, COW, SOW, COLT or even a drone to get the job done. The thing is, drones have short flight times and require frequent battery changes (which costs seconds), while pole cameras have to be installed & expensive trailers have to be maintained and need trained personnel.
What's more, weather and flight conditions can also throw a wrench in critical surveillance coverage, leading to missed opportunities and a loss of vital intel. That's where The Rapid All-Terrain Tower (RATT) telescopic tower comes into play.
Not all calls, incidents, special events & operations require a 2-person deployment with a large trailer or mobile command vehicle…
The RATT, formerly known as the Mobile Video Surveillance (MVS) System, is currently deployed by the U.S. Military, CPB, DoD, FBI, TSA, NASA and many other public safety agencies for diverse missions such as special events, critical incidents, mobile video surveillance, search & rescue operations, advanced security details, fixed wireless broadband backhaul in disasters, peacekeeping and many other applications beyond video. The unique all-terrain vehicle-mounted telescopic mast allows for a rapid deployment up to 35’ in minutes by simply attaching The RATT to a standard Class III 2x2" hitch receiver on any vehicle, ATV, Gator, even down to a golf cart!
The rapid-deployment RATT was developed for public safety agencies, the military, security use, or for any organization needing high-quality mobile video surveillance or quick deploy antenna mast. One of the top features of The RATT is its mobility. It can quickly and easily be deployed in minutes, thus optimizing your detection ability, as well as providing a reduction of threats or even criminal deterrence. The RATT is unique in that it incorporates a patented, multi-angle, telescopic mast mount, which allows positioning the mast vertically at any location, including uneven or sloping terrain. Unlike a large trailer-mounted mast system, this more tactical tower can be used anywhere your vehicle can go!
It is simple to deploy, takes less than 2 minutes to get it to 35’ and can operate day or night in nearly all weather conditions. All video surveillance can be locally displayed and controlled from inside the safety and comfort of your vehicle in real-time on a smartphone, tablet or laptop. To operate the system, the user simply tilts the mast vertically, locks it in place and then activates the manual or 12v DC electric pump which raises the mast to the desired height. The tablet or combined PTZ controller with display provides an unparalleled view from above in every direction. All video can be recorded locally & to the cloud with time and date stamps for a secure evidence chain of custody. When it’s time to relocate, simply open the air release valve to lower the mast and drive to your next location.
The RATT is proudly manufactured in the United States and is both TAA & NDAA Compliant.
Why Everyone Loves The RATT
The RATT excels in all areas with a flexible design that makes it an easy choice for a variety of applications. Here are just a few of the reasons to own the rapidly deployable RATT portable tower:
√ Connects to any vehicle’s 2” hitch receiver in under 2 minutes
√ Control and store video locally, remotely & to any ONVIF-compatible cloud VMS
√ Full deployment in minutes
√ Powered by a vehicle’s 12V DC accessory port (cigarette plug)
√ Low-maintenance design that can be deployed by almost anyone with minimal training
√ Stand up a fixed wireless broadband network with Wi-Fi & surveillance cameras in minutes