Axis P3735-PLE Multi-Sensor 360° Camera with ARTPEC-8 DLPU + AXIS Object Analytics
Model / Series: P3735-PLE
The Axis P3735-PLE is a premium multi-sensor outdoor 360° panoramic camera built on ARTPEC-8 with deep learning processing unit (DLPU), AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, individually controlled 360° IR illumination, motorized varifocal 3.18–8.12 mm lens per head, Forensic WDR, and IP66 / IP67 / IK09 housing. Premium-tier multi-sensor 360° camera for Chicago retail, healthcare, schools, transit, and corporate campuses needing AI analytics + edge cybersecurity (Signed OS, Secure boot, Edge Vault).
Specifications
- Brand
- Axis Communications
- Model
- P3735-PLE
- Series
- Axis P37 Panoramic Series (AI / Multi-Sensor)
- Camera Type
- Premium multi-sensor IP outdoor 360° panoramic camera with deep-learning AI
- Image Sensor
- 1/2.8" CMOS (per channel)
- Resolution per Channel
- 1920 × 1080 (2MP)
- Max Frame Rate
- 30 fps / 25 fps (50/60 Hz)
- Lens per Head
- 3.18–8.12 mm motorized varifocal
- Field of View (Horizontal)
- 360° (multi-head stitched)
- Field of View (Vertical per head)
- 55.3° – 21.8°
- WDR
- Forensic WDR
- IR Illumination
- 360° IR illumination with individually controlled LEDs
- Chipset
- ARTPEC-8 with deep learning processing unit (DLPU)
- Video Compression
- H.265, H.264 (Baseline / High / Main) with Axis Zipstream
- AI Analytics
- AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, Video Motion Detection
- Audio
- Yes
- Network
- Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- Edge Storage
- microSD card slot (local storage)
- Cybersecurity
- Axis Edge Vault — Signed OS, Secure boot
- Sustainability
- BFR/CFR free, PVC-free
- Operating Temperature
- −30 °C to +50 °C (−22 °F to +122 °F)
- Environmental Protection
- IP66 / IP67
- Impact Resistance
- IK09
- Remote Functions
- Remote focus, remote zoom
- TAA / NDAA Compliance
- Per Axis Communications documentation
Best Fit & Recommended For
Axis P3735-PLE — Premium Multi-Sensor 360° Camera with ARTPEC-8 DLPU + AI Analytics
The Axis P3735-PLE is a premium multi-sensor outdoor 360° panoramic camera from Axis Communications’ P37 panoramic series — built on the ARTPEC-8 chipset with deep learning processing unit (DLPU), with AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, individually controlled 360° IR LEDs, motorized varifocal 3.18–8.12 mm lens per head, Forensic WDR, Edge Vault cybersecurity (Signed OS, Secure boot), and IP66 / IP67 / IK09 housing.
The P3735-PLE is the premium AI upgrade over the P3727-PLE — adding deep-learning AI, intelligent IR, longer-zoom lens per head, and edge cybersecurity to the proven P37 panoramic platform.
Key Upgrades Over the P3727-PLE
| Feature | P3727-PLE (current) | P3735-PLE (this — premium) |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Single-sensor stitched | Multi-sensor stitched |
| Per-channel resolution | 2MP combined | 2MP per head |
| Lens per head | 3–6 mm | 3.18–8.12 mm (longer zoom) |
| Chipset | Standard | ARTPEC-8 with DLPU |
| AI Analytics | Standard | AXIS Object Analytics + Scene Metadata |
| IR Illumination | Standard 360° IR | Individually controlled 360° IR LEDs |
| Cybersecurity | Standard | Edge Vault: Signed OS, Secure boot |
| Best fit | Standard 360° coverage | Premium AI multi-sensor |
For projects already standardized on the P3727-PLE where fleet uniformity and lower per-camera cost matter, the current model remains active. For premium AI deployments with Edge Vault cybersecurity baseline, the P3735-PLE is the right choice.
ARTPEC-8 + DLPU — Deep Learning at the Edge
The ARTPEC-8 chipset’s deep learning processing unit (DLPU) runs neural-network inference directly on the camera — enabling:
- AXIS Object Analytics — Person / Vehicle classification with vehicle subtype detection, filtering false alerts, enabling forensic search by object type
- AXIS Scene Metadata — rich scene-context data feeding VMS analytics queries
- AXIS Video Motion Detection — advanced motion analysis
All running locally on the camera with no external server requirement.
Individually Controlled 360° IR
Traditional panoramic cameras have flood-style IR that illuminates the entire 360° scene equally — wasting power and creating reflection artifacts. The P3735-PLE’s individually controlled 360° IR LEDs activate only the zones where motion is detected — better image quality and lower operational power consumption.
Edge Vault Cybersecurity
- Signed OS — only Axis-signed firmware runs on the camera
- Secure boot — firmware signature verified at boot
- For Chicago projects with cybersecurity baseline requirements (federal, healthcare, banking, education), this aligns with the Axis Edge Vault security platform
Best-Fit Chicago Commercial Positions
- Premium retail centers with shopper analytics — Magnificent Mile, Oak Brook Center, Old Orchard, Woodfield Mall, Hawthorn Mall
- Hospital lobbies and waiting areas — Northwestern Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, Rush, Loyola, NorthShore HealthSystem
- Schools (cafeterias, gymnasiums) — Chicago Public Schools, North Shore districts, Northwest suburb districts
- Corporate campus open areas — Schaumburg, Oak Brook, Naperville office park common spaces
- Hotel lobbies and ballrooms — Loop hotels, suburban hospitality
- Multi-tenant residential lobbies — premium downtown Chicago condos and apartment building amenity spaces
- Federal facilities with Edge Vault cybersecurity baseline
Cross-Platform Alternative
For projects without an Axis VMS commitment, the Hanwha QNF-C9010V is a strong alternative — 12MP fisheye with full Edge AI Object Detection + business-intelligence analytics (BestShot, Heatmap, People/Vehicle Counting, Queue Management) + CloudConnector cloud-ready capability. Choice depends on VMS / architecture preference.
Local Chicago Coverage
Vidimost installs the P3735-PLE across the full Chicago metropolitan area — downtown, North Shore, Northwest suburbs, West suburbs, South suburbs.
Professional Installation by Vidimost in Chicago
Vidimost LLC is an active Axis Communications installer across Chicago. The P3735-PLE is one of our top recommendations for premium 360° AI surveillance on Axis-platform deployments. Full-scope service includes site walkthrough, ceiling mounting, Cat6 + PoE switch sizing, Axis Camera Station commissioning with AXIS Object Analytics + Scene Metadata configuration, ACAP application deployment, and operator training. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.
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