Yes, this model does have local person and vehicle detections without paying for cam plus.
It also allows event recording to an SD card without any cooldown, or recording continuously to the SD card.
But the notification limit is no more than once every 5 minutes. The best option for this is to set a good detection zone and good detection sensitivity settings. Block out tree branches where possible since they often have constant motion. That doesn’t solve the problem of constant rain/snow though.
Since you got them through The Home Depot, you could take it up with them if you are dissatisfied. The Home Depot usually has a pretty good return policy.