Fleet cameras: see what happened, not only where the vehicle was.
A camera in the vehicle answers what GPS cannot: what happened before an accident, how a trip was driven, who was at fault. This guide explains how fleet cameras work in Filodos Fleet.
What a fleet camera is
A fleet camera is part of the same unit that reports the vehicle position. In Filodos Fleet, each vehicle has one permanently connected unit with GPS and BeiDou and two cameras: one facing the road and one facing the cabin. The unit sends data over the mobile network, and you install no software.
What you see from the office
- Live pictures from the road camera and the cabin camera, when an administrator asks for them.
- Automatic video clips on SOS, collision, and rollover.
- An automatic road photo on every serious event, and photos on demand from either camera.
- Driver-assistance (ADAS) alerts, for example a forward-collision risk or a lane departure.
- Second-by-second "black box" data around every incident.
How long video is kept, and what is not recorded
Filodos does not record video continuously on the server. The servers keep only the streams that a user starts and the short clips from alarms. The rest of the footage stays on the memory card in the vehicle. There is no audio. Video is kept for 30 days and photos for 1 year. Longer video retention is an add-on.
When GPS is enough, and when you need a camera
GPS is enough when you only need position, trips, and reports. You need a camera when you must prove what happened in an accident, check a dispute with a customer, or train drivers with real incidents. You can start with Tracking and add Video later: each vehicle gets the same unit, so there is no second installation.
Your drivers and personal data
For vehicle and camera data, your company is the controller and Filodos processes the data on your behalf. Tell your drivers what the system records and why, before you start. This page is not legal advice. See the privacy policy and data protection.
Cost
Tracking costs from €15 and Video from €29 per vehicle per month, without VAT, with unlimited users. The unit and the installation are priced separately. See Pricing and how fleet GPS cost is calculated.
FAQ
Do the cameras record audio?
No. Filodos does not record audio.
Can I watch a vehicle live?
Yes. An administrator selects the vehicle on the fleet map and starts a video stream. The video plays a few seconds behind real time.
How long is video kept?
Video is kept for 30 days and photos for 1 year.
Do you want a demo with cameras? Write to sales@filodos.gr.