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The Motion Sensor is a tool in PAYDAY 3.

Motion Sensor

Motion Sensor Icon
Marks up to 15 enemies in a 3-meter range. If someone's voguing, you'll be the first to know.

Motion Sensor HUD

Gameplay
Unlock Level Level 30
Inventory Slot Tool
Statistics
Capacity 2
Charges 15
Time Active N/A (Active When Place)
Other
Internal Name SensorTool

Overview

The Motion Sensor can be placed on any hard surface, such as the wall, floor, or even on civilians and enemies. Once placed, the Motion Sensor will remain active and mark any NPCs that walk by in a 3-meter range. Once 30 NPCs have been marked, the Motion Sensor will become unusable.

Summary

Pros Cons
  • Placeable on most surfaces
  • Accessible at any time
  • Activating/accessing unneeded
  • Limited amount of uses
  • Short activation range

Strategy

While in stealth, the Motion Sensor can be placed in areas that guards frequent. This allows for the ability to see when guards or civilians may enter and leave a given area. Additionally, the sensor can be placed on the Lead Guard in order to keep them marked throughout the entire heist.

Using the Specialist Frame allows for the ability to carry a total of 3 Motion Sensors.

Bounty Hunter allows for the ability to replenish tools. With its Basic version restoring 1 Motion Sensor and its Aced version restoring 2 Motion Sensors.