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Two models in this line: Standard XL-300 | Pro XL-301

FTP trail cameras upload full-resolution photos and video straight to your own server or NAS over 4G LTE — the choice for integrators, monitoring platforms, and research teams that need the original files, not just an alert. No third-party cloud sits between the camera and your storage: the data lands in infrastructure you control.

Choosing an FTP camera comes down to matching the transfer to your pipeline: SFTP or FTPS, event-triggered or scheduled uploads, full-resolution or compressed files, and a folder structure your downstream system can consume. Xlinkcam FTP models support secure transfer with your own credentials and custom directory layouts, with firmware and app branding available for OEM/ODM projects.

Typical Applications

  • VMS and surveillance integration — images and clips feed directly into your video management or alarm backend over FTP.
  • Wildlife and research archives — build long-term, full-quality datasets on your own storage for analysis and publication.
  • Multi-site enterprise monitoring — dozens of cameras report to one central server, each site keeping its own folder.
  • Private estate and ranch networks — footage stays entirely inside your own NAS, with no subscription and no data leaving the property.
  • Custom platform development — OEM partners pull raw assets from their own server to power apps and analytics without depending on a third-party API.

OEM/ODM and Customization

  • Transfer security — SFTP or FTPS with your own credentials, port, and key options, so raw assets move over encrypted channels end to end.
  • Upload rules — on-event or on-schedule uploads; full-resolution or compressed; naming, retention, and folder conventions matched to your ingest pipeline.
  • Directory layout — a custom folder structure that mirrors how your downstream tools expect files, so integration is plug-and-play rather than custom code.
  • Firmware and app — pre-set upload defaults in firmware and a branded app for field technicians to configure cameras on site.
  • Branding — your logo, packaging, and user manual under your own name (private label).
  • Terms — MOQ from 500 units; sample lead time 7–15 days.

FAQ — FTP Trail Cameras

Do I need my own server?
Yes — FTP delivers to a destination you control: your own server, NAS, or a cloud storage bucket you manage, so no third party holds your footage.
Does it upload video too?
Yes — selected models support both image and video upload at full resolution, alongside the stills.
Is the transfer secure?
Both SFTP and FTPS are supported, with your own credentials, so files never travel in plain text between the camera and your storage.
What happens when the signal drops mid-upload?
Upload behavior in weak signal is engineered per project — retry and buffering are confirmed against your site conditions during the quote stage, then tuned after field trials.
Which models upload full-resolution files?
Selected models deliver full-resolution originals; resolution policy and compression are configurable per project to balance quality, storage, and data use.
Can FTP run alongside another delivery mode?
Yes — custom firmware can combine modes, such as an instant MMS alert to a phone plus full-resolution FTP upload to your server for the archive.

Need a Custom Solution?

We offer full OEM/ODM customization — from product design to branding and packaging.

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