Under-Door and Attic Search: Minimizing Officer Exposure in Barricade Operations

Zistos APEX and SPRINT tactical systems help tactical teams view attics, crawl spaces, and rooms behind closed doors from a covered position.

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Tactical pole cameras and under-door cameras let operators view barricaded rooms, crawl spaces, and attics from a covered position. Zistos APEX and Zistos SPRINT transmit live HD video to a handheld display, with motorized head rotation on APEX, so teams can see into a space before anyone enters it.

Visual Clearance From a Covered Position

Attics, crawl spaces, drop ceilings, and rooms behind closed doors are difficult spaces to clear during barricade situations and search warrants. Zistos tactical systems are built to give teams live HD video of those spaces before anyone steps into them.

Zistos APEX and Zistos SPRINT are Designed & Assembled in the USA and deploy from the same kit a team already carries on scene.

Under-Door Viewing

The Zistos under-door camera slides beneath a closed door and sends live video to the operator's display. The operator stays positioned beside the doorway while the team reviews the room on screen.

Attic and Drop-Ceiling Search

Telescoping poles extend from 6 ft to 30 ft (1.8 m to 9.1 m), so an operator can raise a camera into an attic hatch or above a ceiling tile from below.

  • ±120° motorized head rotation (APEX): Sweep rafters and corners from the handle controls.
  • Dual-mode thermal camera: Combines thermal imaging with HD B&W IR video for low-light spaces.
  • Optical zoom cameras: 10X and 30X heads for detail at distance.

APEX and SPRINT for Tactical Teams

  • Zistos APEX Tactical: Modular camera heads and motorized poles, with 8+ hours of runtime on field-swappable lithium-ion batteries (UN 38.3). Handle and tablet are IP65 rated.
  • Zistos SPRINT: Ready in under a minute in its standard 6 ft configuration, with 6+ hours of runtime for fast-moving entry work.

Teams that carry both platforms can match the tool to the task, from long perimeter operations to rapid room checks. Talk to an Expert to configure a tactical kit for your unit.

Frequently asked questions

How far can a Zistos tactical pole reach into an attic or roofline?

Zistos APEX telescoping poles extend from 6 ft (1.8 m) up to 30 ft (9.1 m), letting operators raise a camera into attic hatches, drop ceilings, and second-story windows from below.

Which Zistos camera works in dark attics and crawl spaces?

The Zistos dual-mode thermal camera combines thermal imaging with HD black-and-white IR video, giving operators a clear view in low-light spaces. Optical zoom heads at 10X and 30X are also available.

What is the runtime of Zistos tactical systems?

Zistos APEX runs 8+ hours and Zistos SPRINT runs 6+ hours. Both use field-swappable lithium-ion batteries certified to UN 38.3.