In many security environments such as rooftops, fence lines, data centres, critical infrastructure, threats often come from small or hard-to-see objects. Traditional detection systems (radar, beam sensors, etc.) can struggle with accuracy or yield too many false alarms.

By marrying Quanergy’s 2D Lidar capabilities with Avigilon Unity, users can:

• Push Lidar detection events directly into Unity

• See objects that are too small or too close for other sensors, with high angular resolution

• Define up to 128 detection zones that match real-world geometry (roof slopes, setbacks, overhangs, etc.)

• Respond faster thanks to unified alarm event handling in Unity

Various benefits

According to Quanergy there are some concrete examples where this integration really shines:

• Rooftop and indoor intrusion detection — catch someone climbing up or entering through skylights

• Data centre security — monitor cabinet access or rack incursions

• Virtual perimeter fencing — detect objects thrown over fences or people scaling them

• Drone-related threats — spot items dropped near sensitive areas like prisons, substations, or telecom sites

• Critical infrastructure defence — apply detection strategies at oil & gas sites, transit hubs, remote facilities

Technical highlights of this integration include high angular resolution enabling users to detect small objects reliably.  And a single-cable installation via PoE means cleaner installs and a lower cost, whilst flexible detection zones offer up to 16 evaluation fields, with many zones per field.  There is also a software synergy via Qortex Aware giving up to 128 zones, anomaly tracking, and more.

Once the M1 Edge PoE streams detections into Unity via the Q-Track Bridge, operators see alarm events alongside video, making assessments faster and more intuitive.

“With Q-Track Bridge supporting Avigilon Unity, we’re bringing Lidar-based awareness directly into the platforms people already use every day. It lets security teams detect rooftop access, perimeter breaches, or even drone-dropped objects all within the familiar Unity environment," says, Gerald Becker, VP of Market Development & Alliances, Quanergy. "We believe this advancement will make Lidar-powered security more accessible and actionable across industries. Quanergy’s M1 Edge Lidar sensors are a game-changer in the Lidar industry, offering advanced features and cost-effective design for physical security applications."