DDPAI Unveils Z100 Flagship Dash Cam
The new Z100 adds a wide-angle 4K lens, a telephoto lens, and an integrated 4G and GPS module in its windshield mount.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Automotive — General
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DDPAI unveiled its Z100 flagship dash cam along with Pro and Master variations, with price cuts and deals offered at SEMA. The company says it has served more than 9 million users worldwide since beginning operations in 2013.
Why it matters
The Z100 consolidates connectivity and multi-lens recording into a single windshield mounting bracket, reflecting a broader push toward integrated driver-monitoring hardware. Its multi-lens design targets buyers seeking longer-range plate capture and wider traffic coverage.
The wide-angle lens records 4K and the telephoto lens records 2K, with an 8 MP Sony Starvis 2 IMX678 sensor and an auto-adapting aperture switching between F1.0 and F2.0. Figures are manufacturer-reported and have not been independently verified in the extraction.
The players
DDPAI
DDPAI is a dash camera manufacturer that has been operating since 2013 and says it has served over 9 million users worldwide.
The details
The Z100 integrates the 4G module, GPS module, and power wiring into its windshield mounting bracket and includes multiple front lenses, including a wide-angle and a telephoto lens. DDPAI is also offering product price cuts and deals at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) event, where its stall is in North Hall in Las Vegas.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: DDPAI unveils the Z100 flagship dash cam, coinciding with the SEMA event in Las Vegas.
Roadmap
Multi-lens dash cams with telephoto optics are an emerging configuration in the aftermarket camera category, aimed at buyers who want longer plate-capture range than single wide-angle units provide. The Z100 positions DDPAI within that segment by combining a 4K wide lens and a 2K telephoto lens in one system.
Drivers considering the Z100 face a starting price of $169, or $539 for the three-camera Master setup. The integrated 4G and GPS module in the mount reduces the number of separate devices that need to be installed behind the windshield.
The takeaway
Buyers comparing dash cams should weigh the Z100's longer plate-capture range and integrated connectivity against the higher cost of multi-lens configurations. Verifying stated performance figures through independent reviews before purchase is advisable.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Autoevolution.
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