Axis Dome Camera 2 MP

Axis Communications 02981-001 Overview

The Axis 02981-001 is a 2 MP outdoor dome camera engineered for demanding surveillance applications requiring forensic image quality, vandal resistance, and embedded AI analytics. Built on an IP66/IK10 polycarbonate housing with weathershield, this camera delivers reliable performance in harsh outdoor environments while maintaining the optical and computational capabilities required by security integrators deploying mid-range multi-camera systems.

Axis 02981-001 Video & Image Quality

• 2 MP resolution with varifocal 3.4–9.8 mm P-iris lens enabling remote zoom and focus adjustment
• Forensic WDR for high-contrast scene recovery and detail preservation across dynamic lighting conditions
• Lightfinder 2.0 for low-light performance without additional IR infrastructure costs
• Optimized IR illumination for extended range nighttime coverage
• Multiple individually configurable streams in H.265, H.264, and AV1 codecs with Zipstream compression, up to 2 MP @ 60 fps

Axis 02981-001 Durability & Security Features

• IP66-rated weatherproof polycarbonate dome with included weathershield for coastal and high-contamination environments
• IK10 vandal resistance rating for outdoor and semi-exposed mounting
• Case-open sensor with Axis Edge Vault certified to FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for tamper detection and secure credential storage
• SD card slot for local backup and edge storage

Axis 02981-001 Analytics & Connectivity

• Built-in AI analytics including object classification, counting, and masking capabilities
• Acoustic sensor for audio-based alerting and intelligence
• Supervised digital input and output for integration with external switches and relays
• IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3 PoE+ power delivery

Axis 02981-001 Package Contents

• Axis 02981-001 dome camera unit
• Weathershield