Deer on I-80...Not Visible in DriveCam

[KBabione]

On our way back from Erie to Lancaster (PA) this past Sunday, two deer were on I-80 as I was cruising along at 79 mph. Okay - not unusual in this part of the state and I was definitely on the lookout for them. I slowed down to 40 mph and let them cross the interstate and run up into the woods. A couple of things:

• Does anyone know if deer would show up on the drivers screen? Cars, trucks, motorcycles, bikes, and people do. The deer did NOT appear on my screen, but I may have been too far away (yet still too close for my comfort).
• The DriveCam video sucks! I know others have commented on it in the past, but I was really surprised to review the footage and could barely see a blur in the distance when they crossed the road. The only way I knew I was in the right spot on the video was because I could tell I slowed down (the white lines slowed down) and you could see a noticeable difference when reviewing the right camera view (but still no deer). I had visions of editing the clip and showing the two young deer crossing the highway, but it couldn't happen.

I love the idea of the DriveCam and that it captures the video from all four cameras, but I guess I'll have to wait until I buy my next R1S for HD video (or buy a dashcam).

Edited to change "LIDAR" to "drivers screen"...

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[zefram47]

R1 does not have lidar. It has 5 (4 corners + 1 center of front bumper) radars, 12 ultrasonic sensors for close-in, and 10 cameras.

https://rivian.com/support/article/what-hardware-is-included-in-rivian-driver

 

[harkco]

Not that this contributes to this discussion one bit, but does anyone know if animals show up on the dash view like people and zombies do on halloween?

 

[s4wrxttcs]

I find it best to drive in reverse so the Cargo facing camera can record good footage.

The R1S doesn't have this though.

 

[KBabione]

Not that this contributes to this discussion one bit, but does anyone know if animals show up on the dash view like people and zombies do on halloween?

That's actually, in my own convoluted way, what I was trying to ask...And if the answer is yes, does the vehicle alert you and brake?

 

[harkco]

That's actually, in my own convoluted way, what I was trying to ask...And if the answer is yes, does the vehicle alert you and brake?

I agree - would be nice to know. I have hit a deer and a pig on different occasions and both were a nightmare for the vehicle and the animal. All around terrible thing. On both occasions I was paying attention, saw the animal, and could not react in time. Would be great if the vehicle could auto break in that scenario.

 

[Magicbus]

People show up on the driver's dash screen but, and I have checked this a couple of times, deer do not. Our island speed limit is 45 and our deer are plentiful so there is generally time to check the dash. I gotta say that the people are definitely zombie-like!

 

[KBabione]

People show up on the driver's dash screen but, and I have checked this a couple of times, deer do not. Our island speed limit is 45 and our deer are plentiful so there is generally time to check the dash. I gotta say that the people are definitely zombie-like!

Thanks - I saw them and had plenty of time to slow down, but they were still pretty far away from me so I'm not surprised they didn't appear on the driver's dash screen. It made me wonder - thanks again for the info.

 

[WSea]

I find it best to drive in reverse so the Cargo facing camera can record good footage.

The R1S doesn't have this though.

Cargo bed camera does seem to be best plus it's protected from rain

 

[Fencer]

Not that this contributes to this discussion one bit, but does anyone know if animals show up on the dash view like people and zombies do on halloween?

They don't. I encounter deer on the road daily and truck doesn't recognize or display them. I know where the animals could possibly be and I slow down before I see them. The same with antelopes. I had a close call with an elk and the display briefly showed a motorcycle.

 

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[ThumprMN]

Maybe this is something they can address in the R1 refresh with the rumored new sensor upgrades?

 

[Zoidz]

If you were going 40 mph and the deer had time to cross, they were at least several hundred feet away. The camera is not going to detect them that far away.

 

[Magicbus]

When the dash showed people for the first time they were stepping off the curb in the dark and I was glad for the wakeup call. It would be helpful to have notice of deer just off the shoulder, although if they spook into the road it is too late. It's just nice not to be startled if you haven't seen them, especially when traffic is coming at you and the high beams are off.

 

[Count Orlok]

worse is that John Deers show up are tractor-trailers.

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