Wildlife & field science

Camera infrastructure built for the harshest conditions.

Y2 helps research teams collect reliable field data at a practical cost.

Snapshot Wisconsin

Snapshot Wisconsin

Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources

Supporting one of the world’s largest trail camera projects.

After a rigorous process of testing and evaluating organizational capabilities, technical capabilities, and cost, the Wisconsin DNR selected Yellowstone.ai over bids from other names in the industry. Snapshot volunteers will deploy 1,000 Yellowstone cameras throughout Wisconsin over the next 12 months, with more to follow over the next decade.

“Reliable and user-friendly trail camera technology is critical to the success of Snapshot Wisconsin; these were important elements considered in selecting a new camera for the project. We look forward to this new chapter for one of the world’s largest camera-based wildlife monitoring research projects.”
Christine Anhalt-Depies, Ph.D, Snapshot Wisconsin Project Lead – Wisconsin DNR Office of Applied Science

1,000 +

Yellowstone cameras across Wisconsin.

  • Species identificationHigh-quality photos will enable accurate species identification and management.
  • Remote manageabilityRemote manageability will help the Snapshot team manage camera health, battery life, settings, and firmware updates remotely.
  • Verified metadataImages will have accurate and verifiable date, time, and location stamps which greatly enriches the quality and usefulness of the data.
  • Lifetime warrantyYellowstone cameras come with a lifetime warranty, which will significantly reduce Snapshot’s overall costs over the next decade.
Researcher carrying a Y2 trail camera through a field
Y2 cameras are utilized throughout North America to provide technical information researchers demand.

Engineering decisions that matter at 2 AM in January.

We tested every specification in the conditions researchers actually face, not on a lab bench.

Signal where it matters

Y2 operates on Verizon, AT&T, U.S. Cellular, T-Mobile and other local carriers to receive signal where it matters most.

No-glow infrared

940nm no-glow infrared means zero behavioral disturbance to wildlife.

Work with us

Planning a deployment? Let’s talk before you order.

Research teams get dedicated support, bulk pricing, and direct access to engineering for study-specific configuration questions.

Research & conservation partners

Mohave Ground Squirrel Conservation CouncilSymonds EcologyWhitetail Co.Snapshot Wisconsin