Moultrie Edge 3
The Moultrie Edge 3 is a cellular camera that connects to the strongest of several U.S. networks, so there is no SIM to buy, and it runs on Moultrie Mobile plans billed per camera. The sections below give its specs as listed, what card and batteries it needs, what a season of the plan costs and which similar cameras to compare it with.
Moultrie Edge 3
Under $100 budget tier; the button shows today's priceMoultrie Edge 3 specs
A cellular trail camera sends photos to your phone over a cellular network, so you see activity without walking in to pull a card. The trade is a monthly plan and a bigger battery draw, because every transmission runs the radio. Figures below are read from the Amazon listing; a figure the listing does not state is marked as such rather than guessed.
| Type | Cellular trail camera |
|---|---|
| Brand | Moultrie |
| Photo resolution | 40MP (setting) |
| Video | 1080p |
| Trigger speed | 0.5 s |
| Detection range | 100 ft |
| Night flash | low-glow |
| Solar | No integrated panel listed |
| GPS | Yes |
| Live view or on-demand | Yes |
Buying options
| Listing | In the box | Budget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moultrie Edge 3 | 1 | Under $100 | Check price |
| Moultrie Edge 3 with Solar Power Pack | 1 | Under $100 | Check price |
| Moultrie Edge 3 (2-pack) | 2 | Under $100 | Check price |
The 2-pack works out cheaper per camera than the single at listed prices.
What size SD card and how long will batteries last?
At a 40MP setting and 30 triggers a day, the Moultrie Edge 3 writes about 7.4GB of photos a month; 10-second 1080p clips at the same pace write about 18GB. See the Moultrie Edge 3 SD card page for every check interval.
On 8 lithium AA cells at 20 triggers a day, a cellular camera runs roughly 74 days in our battery model. That is an estimate for comparison; the battery calculator adjusts for video, cold and signal.
What does the Moultrie Mobile plan cost for this camera?
Standard includes 1,000 images and 10 videos a month; Unlimited includes 50 videos. Annual billing lowers the monthly rate. Cheapest tier by monthly photo count, one camera, from the published plan list (confirm in the app):
| Photos a month | Cheapest tier | Per month | 6-month season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Standard | $9.99 | $59.94 |
| 250 | Standard | $9.99 | $59.94 |
| 500 | Standard | $9.99 | $59.94 |
| 1,000 | Standard | $9.99 | $59.94 |
| 2,500 | Unlimited | $16.99 | $101.94 |
Where does the Moultrie Edge 3 fit?
Setups where a cellular trail camera like this makes sense: Best Trail Camera for Bear Country and Best Trail Camera for Deer Scouting. Decisions to settle first: SPYPOINT vs Moultrie Trail Cameras Compared, Tactacam Reveal vs Moultrie Edge Compared, Cellular vs Non-Cellular Trail Cameras Compared, No-Glow vs Low-Glow Trail Cameras Compared.
Compare with similar models
SPYPOINT Flex-M (Under $100), VOOPEAK 4G LTE Dual-Lens 360 Camera (Under $100), Moultrie Edge 2 Pro (Under $100), Stealth Cam Deceptor MAX (Under $100).
Similar cameras at a similar price
Nearest in price and type from the models we track.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Moultrie Edge 3 need Wi-Fi?
No. The Moultrie Edge 3 is a cellular camera: it sends photos over a cellular network and needs a data plan and usable signal where it is mounted, not Wi-Fi. Check coverage at the exact spot before buying, since one bar at the truck can be none in a creek bottom.
What SD card does the Moultrie Edge 3 need?
At a 40MP photo setting and 30 triggers a day it writes about 7.4GB a month, so a 16GB card covers a month of photos. Video needs more. Cards over 32GB are SDXC, so confirm the maximum size the Moultrie Edge 3 accepts in its manual.
Researched from published specifications, brand plan lists and verified owner reviews; we do not claim hands-on testing. General information, not professional, legal or security advice. Trail camera rules differ by state: some restrict transmitting cameras during hunting seasons or on public land, so check your state wildlife agency. Recording and audio laws vary; only record where you have the right to.
