Under-Vehicle Inspection Systems: Optical Zoom and Contraband Detection at Checkpoints

Zistos under-vehicle inspection systems give checkpoint teams live HD video of undercarriages, wheel wells, and cargo tops, with optical zoom for detail.

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Zistos under-vehicle inspection systems let checkpoint personnel view a vehicle's undercarriage, wheel wells, and roofline on a live HD display while standing upright. Motorized head rotation and 10X or 30X optical zoom cameras help inspectors examine wiring, compartments, and attached objects in detail without crawling under the vehicle.

A Clearer View at the Checkpoint

Entry control points at government facilities, border crossings, and critical infrastructure sites need fast, thorough vehicle checks. Inspection mirrors give a limited, reflected view. Zistos systems replace that with live HD video on a handheld display.

The Zistos APEX All-Surface Vehicle Search System is Designed & Assembled in the USA for checkpoint and perimeter teams.

How the System Works

  • Motorized head rotation: APEX camera heads rotate ±120° from the handle, pointing up into frame rails, bumpers, and spare tire wells.
  • Optical zoom: 10X and 30X camera heads let inspectors read details on wiring, welds, and compartments at distance.
  • Telescoping reach: Poles extend from 6 ft to 30 ft (1.8 m to 9.1 m), so the same system checks trailer tops and container roofs from the ground.
  • Weather ready: Color cameras and motorized poles are submersible, and the handle and tablet are IP65 rated.

Single-Operator Inspection

One screener can check the undercarriage, wheel wells, and roofline while staying upright and clear of the vehicle. Field-swappable lithium-ion batteries (UN 38.3) keep APEX running for 8+ hours across a full shift.

APEX and SPRINT for Security Teams

For fixed entry control points, Zistos APEX offers modular camera heads, full pole reach, and long runtime. For mobile teams and temporary checkpoints, Zistos SPRINT is ready in under a minute in its standard 6 ft configuration and runs 6+ hours.

Talk to an Expert to configure a vehicle inspection kit for your checkpoint.

Frequently asked questions

Why use a camera system instead of an inspection mirror?

A camera system shows a live HD image instead of a reflection, adds motorized head rotation to see into recesses, and offers 10X or 30X optical zoom to examine details at distance.

Can Zistos under-vehicle cameras work in rain?

Yes. Zistos color cameras and motorized poles are submersible, and the handle and tablet are IP65 rated for wet conditions.

Can the same system inspect truck roofs and cargo tops?

Yes. Zistos APEX poles extend up to 30 ft (9.1 m), so inspectors can check trailer tops and container roofs from the ground.