A construction camera system that does more than record.
A modern construction camera system should answer questions about the jobsite, not just store footage. Gobi is the operations layer for construction cameras: searchable AI motion log, automatic daily timelapse, license-plate recognition at the gate, and remote live viewing — running on RTSP cameras you already own.
Takes 2–3 minutes · No credit card required
- Works with existing RTSP cameras
- Flat pricing — no per-camera fees
- Setup typically under 1 hour
Used by: construction sites, municipalities, farms, and multi-site operations.
Why traditional jobsite camera systems fall short
Most jobsite cameras still write footage to a DVR or NVR that nobody opens until something goes wrong. When you finally do open it, you scrub through hours of empty parking lot to find one truck. Per-camera SaaS billing on top of that means costs grow as fast as the project.
The result: cameras everyone agrees they need, that nobody actually uses.
- Footage exists, but it isn't searchable
- Owners and lenders only see the site when someone manually exports a clip
- Adding cameras means adding licenses
- Plate logs at the gate are still done with a clipboard
What a Gobi-powered jobsite looks like
Gobi turns the same cameras into an operations dashboard. The motion log writes one row for every meaningful event in plain language. Owners get a daily timelapse without anyone exporting a thing. The gate logs every plate automatically.
Built into the workflow operations teams already have
One small edge node per site, plugged into power and the jobsite network or cellular router. It pulls from any RTSP-compatible camera — fixed bullets, dome PTZ, solar trailers, ONVIF NVRs — and runs the intelligence layer. The dashboard is a browser tab.
Daily construction timelapse, automatic
The daily timelapse feature samples frames through the work day, assembles an MP4 locally and uploads once. You get a stable shareable URL per camera per day. Lenders and owners see progress without anyone uploading anything. See the full construction timelapse use case.
License-plate recognition at the gate
Point a reasonable-quality camera at the entry and Gobi's LPR pipeline writes every plate to the same log as motion events. Search by plate, search by partial plate, and on the Automate tier, trigger a relay to open the gate.
Multi-site rollups for general contractors
Run more than one project? Each site gets its own node and its own dashboard, with a single rollup view across the portfolio. Add a project on Monday, see it in the rollup on Tuesday. Per-camera billing doesn't apply — pricing is flat per node, see pricing.
Where it fits, and where it doesn't
Best for
- General contractors and self-perform builders
- Lender-monitored projects
- Multi-site portfolios
- Solar/cellular trailer cameras
- Owners who want public-facing project pages
Replaces
- Driving to site to "see what's going on"
- NVR scrubbing
- Per-camera SaaS billing
- Manual gate plate logs
Not for
- Life-safety alarm response
- 24/7 manned monitoring service
- Sites with no IP cameras at all
How it compares
| Gobi | Traditional NVR | Per-camera SaaS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat per node | One-time hardware + storage | Per camera, monthly |
| Searchable AI events | ✓ | — | limited |
| Daily timelapse | ✓ | — | add-on |
| License-plate recognition | ✓ | — | extra cost |
| Public webcam / RTMP push | ✓ | — | — |
| Sensor + automation layer | Node-RED + MQTT | — | — |
| Lock-in | Hardware-agnostic RTSP | Brand-specific NVR | Vendor cameras |
| Setup time | ~1 hour | Days | Hours per camera |
The five things people ask first.
Will this work with my cameras?
If they expose RTSP on the local network — yes, almost always. Run the compatibility check.
Do I need IT to install it?
No. One small node, plugged into power and the network. Outbound-only — no port forwarding, no VPN, no static IPs.
Is it expensive?
Flat per node, not per camera. Most single-site deployments land between $49 and $199/month. See pricing.
What happens to my data?
You own it. Cameras stay private by default. Data lives in your tenant. Export anytime. Privacy & security overview.
How long does setup take?
A typical single-site deployment is under one hour from node power-on to live dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
Will Gobi work with our solar/cellular trailer cameras?
If the trailer cameras expose RTSP on the local network, yes. Most current solar trailer brands do.
Can lenders see the timelapse?
Yes — share the timelapse URL or embed daily progress images on a project marketing page.
How many cameras can one node handle?
A single edge node typically handles 8–32 RTSP streams, depending on resolution and analytics load.
Does Gobi work with my existing cameras?
Yes. If your cameras stream RTSP (most IP cameras and NVRs do), Gobi can usually pull them in without replacing hardware.
Is Gobi priced per camera?
No. Gobi uses flat per-node pricing. You can grow your camera footprint without growing the bill.
How fast do AI events appear?
AI motion events typically appear in the searchable log within 5–12 seconds of being captured.
Do I need port forwarding or special IT setup?
No. The Gobi node creates an outbound connection to the cloud. No inbound ports, no VPN, no static IPs required.
How long does setup take?
A typical single-site deployment is under one hour once the node has internet and the cameras are reachable on the local network.