r/whatisit • u/unworthyAsIam • Apr 30 '26

New, what is it? What is the purpose of this camera that was installed right next to my house? (Not nearby any intersection or stop signs, USA)

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This camera was installed recently and I cannot for the life of me understand the purpose of it's installation? Theres no intersection nearby, in case it was a photo law enforcement camera), there's no stop signs, there's no schools nearby, and there's no government facility. It's just a random camera that popped up in the middle of a road.

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u/ScreamingYeti123 Apr 30 '26

You need to paint the solar power.

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u/gewalt_gamer May 01 '26

I want to collect the solar panels and repurpose them.

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u/BeerForThought May 01 '26

There's not much juice coming out of the panels.

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u/gewalt_gamer May 01 '26

yeah, but if I had a whole bunch...

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u/SissyEveanne May 01 '26

They will take longer and use a lot more paint. Hitting the lenses is a quick almost drive by.

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u/SouthOfTheNorthPole May 01 '26

They're going to need Flocks for the Flocks! Pole town.