The Outdoor PTZ Camera That Owns the Elements.
BirdDog O4 is the PTZ camera built to dominate the outdoors. Designed for stadiums, city infrastructure, outdoor events, and critical perimeter monitoring, O4 delivers professional-grade image quality, extreme environmental resilience, and next-gen AI tracking in one powerful system. From mountain tops to city streets, this is the camera that doesn’t just survive the elements, it owns them.
All Weather Warrior.
O4 is built to thrive where other cameras fail. Its precision-machined, die-cast aluminium body is IP66-rated and ready to withstand the harshest weather conditions.
From freezing –40°C blizzards to scorching 60°C heatwaves. A built-in heater actively prevents fogging and condensation, while advanced smudge-resistant lens coatings keep your image sharp and clean, no matter what nature throws your way.
Key Weatherproof Features:
IP66.
IP66-rated die-cast aluminium enclosure.
Wide Temperature Range.
Operates from –40°C to +60°C (–40°F to 140°F)
Integrated Heater.
Prevents fog and internal condensation.
Smudge-Resistant.
Aircraft-grade lens coatings.
See Further. Even at Night.
With a 30x optical zoom that extends to 60x in HD mode, O4 offers the reach to capture every detail. Even in complete darkness, the integrated 500-meter infrared laser emitter powers exceptional night vision performance. It includes IR cut filter and B&W mode for total darkness.
Cinematic 4K60 with a Large Sensor.
At the heart of O4 lies a powerful 1/1.8” CMOS sensor that captures detailed 4K60 video with bold colour and dynamic range. Whether it’s an outdoor concert or a late-afternoon ceremony, your footage always looks broadcast-ready.
Advanced Imaging Features.
Large Sensor.
1/1.8” CMOS sensor.
4K60.
Crisp, vibrant 4K60 video.
Wide Colour Spectrum.
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR), Gamma, and Full Colour Matrix controls.
Fast AF.
Fast autofocus for live events.
Install Smarter, Cleaner, and Faster.
O4’s all-weather design eliminates bulky junction boxes and exposed cables. The entire I/O system is housed in a sealed undercarriage, with built-in cable management and strain relief for rock-solid installs.
AI Tracking That Moves Like a Human Operator.
O4’s AI tracking engine delivers smooth, intelligent subject following with adjustable motion profiles. Whether you’re capturing a fast-paced sports play or tracking a slow-moving speaker, O4 gives you cinematic motion without manual control.
Stream Anywhere. Connect to Everything.
Whether you’re on IP, SDI, or fiber, O4 is ready. It delivers NDI® High Bandwidth and NDI®|HX3 streams simultaneously. It can also push content via SRT, RTMP, or RTSP. With native 12G-SDI, HDMI, POE++ and an SFP port, it adapts to nearly any AV or broadcast infrastructure.
Connectivity Highlights:
Simultaneous
Full NDI® + NDI HX3
One vision, any connection.
Dual Streaming.
SRT, RTMP, RTSP.
Connectors.
Built-in 12G-SDI, HDMI, and SFP (for fiber workflows).
Power.
Via PoE++ or DC input.
Fully Integrated with the BirdDog Ecosystem.
O4 works seamlessly with the tools you already know and love. You can control it locally or remotely, automate routing, or integrate it into your larger BirdDog deployment.
Ecosystem Compatibility:
Full Control.
Via BirdUI and open API.
KBD Supported.
Works with KBD hardware controller.
Integration.
With BirdDog Connect, NDI Tools, Central.
Future-Ready.
Supports NDI 6.2 firmware updates.
This Is Outdoor. The BirdDog Way.
While most outdoor PTZs feel like security cameras in disguise, O4 is something else entirely. It combines cinematic image quality, smart tracking, and pro-level hardware in a system that’s built to live outdoors and perform like it belongs on set. If you’re ready to expect more from outdoor video, you’re ready for O4.
One Camera. Many Missions.
Engineered for versatility and performance, this rugged 4K PTZ powerhouse captures every moment in stunning detail—whether it’s the thrill of a packed stadium, the energy of a live concert, or the flow of traffic through busy transport hubs. Built for security, monitoring, and unforgettable experiences, it’s the smart choice for campuses, cities, coasts, and open-air gatherings alike.
NDI® PTZ Control for iPad and iPhone.
Take full control of your BirdDog camera, all from a super-easy to use iPad/iPhone app. Pan, Tilt, Zoom, save and recall pre-set PTZ positions, preview your cameras in full screen, and access all the colour matrix tools and settings for your BirdDog camera.
Advanced features in BirdUI.
BirdUI gives complete access to every function of your O4, all within a beautiful and intuitive interface. As a browser-based application, it can be accessed from anywhere on the same network as the O4. BirdUI adds features, including a dashboard for monitoring the camera and light/dark modes to suit your production environment.
Warranty & Support.
1-Year Mission. Enterprise-Level Support.
Every BirdDog O4 ships with a 1-year global warranty and advance replacement in supported regions.
Because true support means you’re never left in the dark.
Free Software Tools.
Central 2.0 Lite.
Powerful NDI® Routing.
Central 2.0 Lite ushers in a new era of NDI® routing control. Browser-based, real-time NDI® routing with support for 2 receivers and a media playback engine, Central 2.0 Lite is a fantastic tool for all BirdDog users.
DYNO.
Visual NDI®network performance monitoring.
DYNO is a window into your NDI® network performance. Test your network speed, performance, and stability with a single NDI stream or multiple streams. Now you can be confident your network can deliver rock-solid NDI® streams to your hardware and software receivers. All in a beautiful interface.
BirdUI.
BirdDog’s beautiful User Interface.
BirdUI is the easiest and fastest way to access all the functions and settings of your BirdDog hardware devices, all within a beautiful and intuitive interface. A browser-based application, it can be accessed from anywhere on the same network as the BirdDog device.
