The Los Cabos municipal government installed 12 new surveillance cameras on high-traffic avenues in Cabo San Lucas this weekend, expanding the city’s security monitoring network with solar-powered, high-capacity units.
The cameras were placed at strategic points along major streets in the Cabo San Lucas delegation, according to a report from the municipality’s Center for Security Control and Monitoring (C2). Allan Jordano Oscoy Cansino, head of the C2 center, oversaw the installation.
Camera Specs and Capabilities
Each camera sits atop a nine-meter (roughly 30-foot) metal pole, giving it a wide field of view over surrounding streets and intersections. The units feature 360-degree rotation and a range of 250 meters, or about 820 feet.
Solar panels power the cameras during normal operation. Built-in backup batteries keep them running for up to eight hours during power outages, a practical feature in a region where electrical service can be interrupted during storms or peak demand periods.
Part of a Broader Security Push
Municipal authorities said the cameras are intended to reduce crime response times and deter offenses in areas with heavy foot and vehicle traffic. The new units feed directly into the C2 center, where operators can monitor live footage and coordinate with patrol officers in real time.
The installation follows other recent security upgrades in Los Cabos. In January 2026, the municipality became the first in Baja California Sur to deploy industrial-grade DJI Matrice 350 RTK drones equipped with infrared and thermal imaging technology. Those drones are operated by five certified pilots and are used for both crime surveillance and search-and-rescue missions, including locating lost hikers and swimmers in distress.
Context for Cabo’s Growing Infrastructure
Los Cabos has invested steadily in security technology as tourism and population growth have placed increasing demands on public safety resources. The C2 center serves as the nerve center for the municipality’s camera and drone surveillance networks, covering both Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo.
The 12 new cameras were installed on avenues described by officials as having high volumes of both pedestrians and vehicles, though the municipality did not name the specific streets. No cost figures for the project were released.
First reported by Colectivo Pericú and Palabra BCS.