New Dash Cam Technology Makes RideShare Safer

The popularity of ride share services like Uber and Lyft has exploded and continues to grow. Whether you’re traveling and don’t want to deal with the hassles and expense of a taxi, or you’re a driver looking to supplement your income in your spare time, ride sharing is a popular option for many. As a driver, there are options to make things safer for both you and your customers. One of the absolute best ways to add security is with a quality dash cam system that records both inside and outside of your vehicle. The technology is advancing all of the time, and the latest system from VIOFO, the A329S 3CH dash cam, is a major step in protecting yourself and your customers. We’ll get into more detail later in the article, but highlights include VIOFO’s 2K 210° Ultra Wide fish eye cabin camera and Hybrid Parking Mode.

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Clearing Things Up

The biggest leap with the A329S is the ability to record in 4K at 60 frames per second (FPS) for the 1CH and 2CH models. This gives you unparalleled video clarity and helps cut down on blurry images as you drive. Want to record in HDR? Switch the camera over to 30 FPS and still get very clear images of things as your drive past.

The A329S 3CH features three Sony STARVIS 2 image sensors with a Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 for the front camera, and IMX675 sensors for both rear and interior cameras. When combined with advanced HDR technology and a higher frame rate, the result for you is clearer imaging and reduced noise. This is really important for getting details such as license plate numbers in low-light conditions, and keeping track of passenger activity while focusing your attention on the road. The Sony STARVIS 2 sensors are state of the art and are a huge leap in technology for ride share services.

VIOFO designed the A329S camera system to work on WiFi 6 platforms, as well as slower systems. Being WiFi 6 compatible means your operational speeds in the 5Ghz band are tripled. How fast is it? You can download a minute-long 4K video in under 10 seconds.

For memory, the camera works with MicroSD cards and supports external SSD memory with compatibility up to 4TB storage systems, meaning you can set your camera up to record an amazing amount of footage, giving you access to data files going back extremely long periods of time. Again, this gives you tremendous peace of mind for the safety of both you and your passengers should a question come up down the road.

The camera has HDR capability for extended night vision to give you data during low-light driving, and the front camera has a Circular Polarizing Lens to reduce glare. Glare reduction is very important and not just on sunny days.

Simplicity

One of the things that can be a bit intimidating when you hear about highly advanced electronic systems is the thought that technology means complicated to use. The VIOFO A329S system is the exact opposite. These camera systems are designed to be advanced while remaining simple to use. One of the key features is full voice command operation. You can tell the camera to start recording before your fares get in the car without making an obvious movement to turn it on, for example. Don’t want to use voice commands? You can get an optional Bluetooth remote control that can be installed anywhere in the vehicle.

While the A329S 3CH system is an ideal setup for rideshare drivers, there are other options available from VIOFO.

A329T 3CH: This system includes a front camera, telephotos camera, and rear camera.

A329SW: This system includes front camera, fisheye camera, and waterproof rear camera.

A329WW: Designed for truckers, this system includes front camera, and two waterproof cameras.

Safety, Even While Parked With Hybrid Parking Mode

If you rely on your income from rideshare, then you want to protect your vehicle even when it is parked. The VIOFO A329S 3CH has you covered with low-power impact detection and new hybrid parking mode with auto save functionality, saving the footage from 15 seconds prior to, and 30 seconds after an impact is detected for use as evidence.

When you turn the car off, if an event is detected, meaning if someone smashes into your parked car, the camera will power up within 2 seconds and record a full 60 seconds of footage to help you determine what happened. Think about going into a store and coming out to find someone had run into your parked car and then left the scene? The camera will record enough footage to help you find the other driver possible, and at the very least give you enough evidence for a police report for your insurance.

You can even set the camera to record in time lapse while parked, giving you more footage of what happens to your vehicle while you are away from it. All of this comes at a low power draw, too. This helps save battery power and keep you from damaging your car’s battery over time.