SeeMore Wildlife Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is SeeMore Wildlife Systems?
What is a remote wildlife viewing system?
How will a remote wildlife viewing system help my organization?
How much does it cost?
How are these projects typically funded?

Who is SeeMore Wildlife Systems:
The company was founded six years ago by Daniel Zatz, a four-time Emmy winning wildlife filmmaker, and has grown into the leading organization in its field. SeeMore Wildlife Systems has installed hundreds of cameras across several continents over the last six years and has more experience in self-contained remote wildlife viewing systems than anyone. We offer not only the most reliable equipment available, but also the experience and technical expertise to create a camera system that will deliver the most dramatic live wildlife imagery to your television or computer monitor. Our experience assures that your investment in this valuable tool yields the greatest benefit to your organization and the viewing public.

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What is a remote wildlife viewing system:
As a wildlife enthusiast or researcher, you know that the best wildlife viewing almost always takes place in areas far from human infrastructure. Because of this remoteness, many people are unable to share in the joy and excitement of watching nature's birds and animals in their natural habitat. SeeMore Wildlife Systems remote wildlife viewing systems make it possible to view live video of these events on your television monitor or desktop computer--to control the pan, tilt and zoom of robotic cameras--so that you can follow moving animals and view the exact images you want to see.

With solar or wind powered equipment specifically designed for harsh conditions, our systems enable you to experience images of wildlife in their natural habitat, live and in real-time, with the following features:

Remote controlled pan/tilt/zoom cameras provide an interactive experience, enabling you to follow and zoom in for a superior viewing experience
High-quality images that can be recorded digitally or displayed on a large-screen monitor at a visitor’s center, giving the public access to areas previously inaccessible
ViewPort™ software enables you to pre-set viewing criteria and locations, and stream video internet
Technical support services assure you of maximum uptime for your investment
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How will a remote wildlife viewing system help my organization
Having live, interactive video images of wildlife available over the Internet or on a large screen television at a visitor’s center can help your organization a number of ways:

Availability of live video images of wildlife often creates a media event. Local television stations are always very interested in stories like these because the visual impact is very high. The valuable public relations increases awareness and interest in your organization.
Featuring a live video feed on your website keeps visitors returning again and again. This enables you to sell merchandise, recruit new members and even solicit financial support.
Schools and children are a natural fit for this interactive technology. California State Parks use their camera system to deliver live video of elephant seals into 5th and 6th grade classrooms. Many other organizations schedule field trips to their visitor’s centers and let the children control the cameras.
All these events result in increased public awareness and appreciation of the wildlife in your area. Ultimately leading to more revenue for your organization and greater enjoyment of these natural resources.

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How much does it cost:
The cost depends on the distance the wireless video transmission travels, the remoteness of the sites, as well as the type and the number of cameras desired. SeeMore Wildlife Systems creates a custom proposal for each site, but as a rule of thumb a single, fixed camera located less than 3 miles from the receiving location can cost as little as $7,900. Adding interactive pan/tilt/zoom capabilities in a ruggedized camera housing with a washer and wiper increases this cost to approximately $25,000, including installation. Thermal imaging is also available for viewing in complete darkness. We can provide video imagery from very remote locations with satellite transmission or more powerful video links, at additional cost. Since most of these cameras are placed in harsh environments, we recommend you also take advantage of our maintenance program.

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How are these projects typically funded: Most of our customers obtain funding from multiple sources, including but not limited to friends groups, corporate sponsors, and matching grants from government agencies.

An effective way to secure governmental help is to find out which agency, state or federal, has management authority over the animals you will be viewing. Contact this agency and find out if they have an interest in partnering with you. They may find a video system useful for their own research or other purposes.

Most government grants require non-governmental matching funds. To raise these, you can provide them internally from your organization, contact a conservation group, or contact local corporate sponsors.

Once the system is up and running, most organizations find it easy to raise money for maintenance, because of the interest that the project creates.

SeeMore Wildlife Systems also has a lease program that can reduce the initial outlay of funds in the first year and pay for the system over a period of three years.

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