Natilon

What Natilon does

Natilon is a Turkish time-lapse technology company specializing in ruggedized, off-grid camera systems and a cloud-based management platform for documenting construction, industrial, energy, maritime, and municipal projects. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Istanbul (with R&D at Kadir Has University Silivri Teknopark), Natilon operates as a brand of S Mart Bilgi Teknolojileri Limited Şirketi and holds the first time-lapse technology patent granted in Turkey (2017). Its hardware portfolio spans the Natilon Pro (24MP solar-powered 4G), LT (8MP/4K), Cinematic (50MP), RAW (uncompressed), Exproof (ATEX-certified for hazardous zones), Marine (316L stainless steel/IP68), and 360 (fisheye) camera systems, all unified by the Natilon Time-Lapse Cloud Platform that enables centralized multi-project management, photo storage, comparison, bookmarking, and time-lapse video creation. The company claims 500+ active systems, 10M+ photos captured, and 300+ customers including Koç Holding, Koç Construction, Mercedes Benz Türkiye, Nestlé Türkiye, Turkish Airlines, Togg, SASA Polyester, Rönesans Holding, and government entities such as Zeytinburnu Belediyesi and Kayseri Ulaşım A.Ş.

Natilon monetizes through a hybrid model combining hardware sales or monthly rental (with 2 years of free platform access bundled into purchases), recurring cloud platform subscriptions that continue after the initial free period, secure cloud video storage, AI-powered cloud video analytics (face recognition, queue detection, people counting, anomaly detection), drone video services leveraging its DJI Enterprise partnership, professional video production, and web live streaming. A bring-your-own-device subscription tier for ONVIF-compatible IP cameras opens a self-serve channel for SMB customers with existing surveillance infrastructure. The company sells primarily through direct sales via its website, supplemented by trade show presence (Yapı Fuarı, Milestone Xperience Days), and has established technology partnerships with DJI Enterprise (global, November 2024), Remote.It (connectivity), and Milestone Systems (video ecosystem).

The strategic direction through 2024-2025 has shifted from pure construction documentation toward integrated autonomous security and inspection solutions, evidenced by the DJI Dock 3 integration for autonomous drone patrol, emergency response, and solar panel thermal inspection. This positions Natilon as a niche IoT and computer vision player in the Turkish and surrounding markets, competing against generic time-lapse service providers and security camera integrators rather than large-scale enterprise video platforms.

Name

Natilon

Legal name

S Mart Bilgi Teknolojileri Limited Şirketi

Website

https://natilon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Natilon is a Turkish time-lapse technology company that provides ruggedized, solar-powered camera systems and a cloud management platform for documenting construction, energy, industrial, maritime, and municipal projects. It serves enterprise and government clients including Koç, Mercedes Benz Türkiye, and Turkish municipalities, with 500+ systems deployed globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Time-Lapse Camera Systems

NAICS

Photographic Services (54192), Commercial Photography (541922)

SIC

Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)

akta.pro primary industry

Fixed-Lens Cameras (Compact, Bridge & 360 Cameras) (CRACAPAB)

Keywords

• Construction time-lapse cameras
• Cloud video monitoring
• Off-grid solar cameras
• Project documentation systems
• Industrial site surveillance

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Time-Lapse Camera Hardware Sales: Sale of Natilon time-lapse camera systems (Pro, LT, Cinematic, Exproof, Marine, 360, RAW models) with 2 years free Natilon Platform access included. Hardware sales are one-time with continued platform subscription after initial period.
2. Time-Lapse Camera Rental: Monthly rental of configured time-lapse hardware with Natilon Platform access. Rental fees collected monthly along with platform usage charges.
3. Natilon Cloud Platform Subscription: Cloud-based platform subscription for time-lapse project management, photo storage, and video creation. After initial free period (2 years with purchase), platform fees continue as recurring subscription.
4. Cloud Video Storage: Secure cloud storage for video and photo archives with global data center standards and encryption.
5. Cloud Video Analytics: AI-powered video analytics services including face recognition, queue detection, people counting, and workplace management features.
6. Video Production Services: Professional video production combining time-lapse footage with drone aerial shots and traditional filming techniques for promotional and marketing content.
7. Drone Video Services: Professional drone footage capture for projects, providing aerial perspectives and dynamic videography for promotional and documentation purposes.
8. IP Camera Time-Lapse Integration: Cloud platform service enabling existing ONVIF-compatible IP cameras to be used for time-lapse projects, with monthly subscription model.
9. Web Live Streaming: Live web broadcasting services for events, launches, and organizational presentations with global reach.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Natilon manufactures and sells specialized time-lapse camera systems (Natilon Pro, LT, Cinematic, Exproof, Marine, 360, RAW) for long-term documentation of construction, industrial, energy, and maritime projects, paired with the Natilon Cloud Platform for centralized project management, photo storage, and time-lapse video creation. The systems are designed for fully off-grid solar-powered operation with mobile internet connectivity, enabling remote site monitoring without stable power infrastructure.

Product overview

Natilon is a time-lapse technology company offering a portfolio of specialized camera systems and cloud services. The product line includes Natilon Pro (24MP), Natilon LT (8MP/4K), Natilon Cinematic (50MP), Natilon RAW (uncompressed), Natilon Exproof (explosion-proof), Natilon Marine (corrosion-resistant), and Natilon 360 (360-degree) time-lapse cameras. These hardware products are unified by the Natilon Time-Lapse Platform (cloud-based software) for centralized project management, photo storage, and video creation. Complementary services include Cloud Video Analytics (AI-powered monitoring), Cloud Video Storage, Drone Video Services, Time-Lapse Rental/Sales, Video Production, and Web Live Streaming. The company also integrates DJI drone technology for autonomous aerial time-lapse and security solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Natilon Pro: Professional time-lapse camera system with 24 Megapixel resolution, solar power, and 4G connectivity.
• Natilon LT
• Natilon Cinematic
• Natilon Exproof
• Natilon Marine
• Natilon 360
• Natilon RAW
• Natilon Timelapse Cloud

Products and services

• Natilon Pro Professional time-lapse camera system with 24-megapixel resolution, IP67-rated outdoor housing, solar-powered off-grid operation, and 4G mobile connectivity for remote construction and infrastructure site monitoring.
• Natilon LT Economical time-lapse camera with 8-megapixel 4K resolution, combining live monitoring and time-lapse recording in a single system for construction site management.
• Natilon Cinematic High-end time-lapse camera with 50-megapixel resolution for capturing detailed, professional production-quality images for marketing and promotional content.
• Natilon Exproof ATEX-certified explosion-proof time-lapse system designed for hazardous environments with explosive atmosphere risks such as petrochemical, oil and gas, and industrial facilities.
• Natilon Marine Corrosion-resistant time-lapse system with 316L stainless steel construction and IP68 waterproof rating for marine environments, ship construction, port facilities, and offshore applications.
• Natilon 360 360-degree fisheye lens time-lapse camera capturing all angles of projects with high-resolution imaging for construction, renovation, restoration, and events.
• Natilon RAW High-performance time-lapse system capturing uncompressed RAW format photos with maximum quality for professional photographers requiring full post-processing flexibility.
• Natilon Time-Lapse Cloud Platform Cloud-based software platform connecting all Natilon cameras and ONVIF-compliant third-party IP cameras for centralized project management, photo access, comparison, bookmarking, and time-lapse video creation.
• Cloud Video Analytics AI-powered cloud video analytics service providing face recognition, queue detection, workplace management, person counting with demographic data, and anomaly detection for business intelligence and security.
• Cloud Video Storage Secure cloud storage service for video and photo archives with global data center redundancy, encryption, scalability, and remote accessibility.
• Drone Video Services Professional drone video capture services for construction, nature, and events with high-resolution imagery and panoramic angles, including autonomous flight solutions.
• Time-Lapse Rental and Sales Equipment rental and sales options for Natilon time-lapse hardware with flexible monthly rental or purchase plans, including 2 years free platform access with purchase.
• Video Production Services Professional video production combining time-lapse footage with drone captures and traditional filming for promotional content, including editing and post-production.
• Web Live Streaming Service Real-time web broadcasting service for events, organizational launches, and scenic views with global reach, one-click streaming, and custom branding options.

Named customers25 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability7 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DJI EnterprisecoreTechnology or Integration · 29 November 2024Global partnership agreement with DJI Enterprise for drone technology integration. Natilon combines time-lapse and security systems expertise with DJI's drone technology to provide integrated solutions including automatic hyperlapse shots, daily periodic shots, autonomous operations, and integrated system solutions for data collection and reporting. Natilon is DJI's official solution partner in Turkey.
• Remote.ItcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for seamless connectivity solutions enabling Natilon's global time-lapse services. Remote.It technology provides secure, direct device access without static IP addresses, protecting devices from cyber threats while enabling real-time monitoring and management from a centralized dashboard.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Milestone Systems: Global video management software (VMS) incumbent that already participates as a Natilon ecosystem partner. Represents the broader IP-camera and VMS competitive stack (Axis, Genetec, Hikvision) that Natilon Cloud must integrate with rather than displace.

Direct peers

• EarthCam: US leader in construction webcam and time-lapse camera services with a managed cloud platform serving large general contractors and infrastructure owners. Closest direct competitor in B2B construction time-lapse-as-a-service.
• Time-Lapse Systems: UK-based time-lapse specialist providing camera rental and managed time-lapse video production for construction and corporate clients. Comparable on the video-production service and project-documentation positioning.
• Evercam: Ireland-based provider of construction site cameras and a time-lapse/project-vision cloud platform used by contractors and developers. Direct competitor with very similar construction-doc-as-a-service model.
• Brinno: Taiwan-based specialist in fixed-lens time-lapse cameras (TLC series) for construction and outdoor documentation. Direct hardware peer with overlapping product category and DIY/SMB customer base.
• OxBlue: US construction camera service combining fixed-position job-site cameras with a web platform for progress monitoring, archive viewing, and time-lapse deliverables. Overlaps with Natilon Pro/LT use cases for general contractors.
• Sensera Systems: Provider of solar-powered, cellular-connected job-site cameras with a cloud platform for live monitoring and time-lapse. Closely comparable to Natilon Pro in off-grid, multi-month deployment scenario.

Others

• DJI Enterprise: Global drone and dock manufacturer that is Natilon's core integration partner; not a competitor but the strategic platform whose hardware (Dock 3, FlightHub 2) Natilon orchestrates. Useful as a comparable ecosystem reference.

Emerging players

• Buildots: Computer-vision construction progress tracking that competes for the same site-documentation budget as time-lapse cameras. Emerges as an alternate way for contractors to capture and analyze site status.
• OpenSpace: AI-powered construction progress monitoring using 360° imagery capture and a cloud platform. Adjacent to Natilon 360's coverage model and emerging threat on the same construction-doc budget line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/natilonpro
• Facebookfacebook.com/natilontimelapse
• Instagraminstagram.com/natilontimelapse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/natilon

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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