Although DTBird research program started in 2005, in Mach 2009 the first DTBird unit was installed at a wind turbine of Sammca Group, in Spain. Currently over 90 DTBird&DTBat units are distributed in 11 countries.
Ever since, DTBird has been under continuous evaluation, research and improvement process with incomes from scientists, computer engineers, ornithologists and veterinarians from many countries. Current DTBird specifications can be found in the link: DTBird System Specifications for Wind Turbines. February 2017.
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Although DTBird research program started in 2005, in Mach 2009 the first DTBird unit was installed at a wind turbine of Sammca Group, in Spain. Currently over 90 DTBird&DTBat units are distributed in 11 countries.
Ever since, DTBird has been under continuous evaluation, research and improvement process with incomes from scientists, computer engineers, ornithologists and veterinarians from many countries. Current DTBird specifications can be found in the link: DTBird System Specifications for Wind Turbines. February 2017.
AWEA Wind Project Siting & Environmental Compliance Conference 2017
March 20 - 22, 2017. Austin, TX
Visit DTBird & DTBat booth!
AWEA Wind Project Siting & Environmental Compliance Conference 2017
March 20 - 22, 2017. Austin, TX
Visit DTBird & DTBat booth!
DTBird has participated in REScoop.eu Interregional Conference “Renewable energy: now more than ever!”
DTBird has participated in the event organized by the European Federation of Renewable Energy Cooperatives (REScoop.eu). The Conference took place in Eupen (Belgium), on January 17th, 2017. The event discussed the coverage of renewable energy: society, technology, economics, spatial planning and the environment. DTBird participated in the WORKSHOP 1 (Wind turbines and their impact on avifauna), with the presentation “DTBird, Bird Smart and Transparent Wind Power. Now more than ever!”.
DTBird participation at REscoop EU Conference, Eupen, Belgium.
DTBird has participated in REScoop.eu Interregional Conference “Renewable energy: now more than ever!”
DTBird has participated in the event organized by the European Federation of Renewable Energy Cooperatives (REScoop.eu). The Conference took place in Eupen (Belgium), on January 17th, 2017. The event discussed the coverage of renewable energy: society, technology, economics, spatial planning and the environment. DTBird participated in the WORKSHOP 1 (Wind turbines and their impact on avifauna), with the presentation “DTBird, Bird Smart and Transparent Wind Power. Now more than ever!”.
DTBird participation at REscoop EU Conference, Eupen, Belgium.
DTBird®, teamed up with the American Wind Wildlife Institute, has been selected to be funded by the U.S Department of Energy under the program “Wind Energy-Eagle Impact Minimization Technologies and Field Testing Opportunities”. DTBird® Detection and Collision Avoidance Modules´ ability to detect and to reduce the overall collision risk to eagles will be improved and evaluated. More specifically, researchers will assess how well the DTBird® Detection Module detects eagles, how strongly eagles respond to the sounds emitted by DTBird® Collision Avoidance Module, and calculate how much the DTBird® system reduces the overall risk to eagles.
21 DTBird® units will be installed during 3Q 2016 in France, Greece, Spain and the USA, including the DTBirdV4D4 and DTBirdV4D8 models. In addition, a wind turbine will be equipped with the new DTBird® Detection Module for day & night.
Evaluation of the DTBird® Collision Avoidance Module presented in Wind Wildlife Research Meeting XI. Denver. Nov 29 - Dec 2, 2016
DTBird® has participate in the event with the poster "Evaluation of the Application of Warning and Discouraging Sounds Automatically Emitted from Wind Turbines on Bird Collision Risk: Case Studies in Sweden and Switzerland". This poster includes a summary of the evaluation of DTBird® Collision Avoidance Module placed in 2 wind farms, one in Switzerland and the other one in Sweden. After the evaluation took place, DTBird® upgraded those models and developed new models that are now available in the website download section.
You can meet DTBird® Team and get your first hand information in:
May 23-26, 2016 New Orleans, Louisiana. Booth 2047.
September 27-30, 2016. Hamburg, Germany. Hall A1 Booth 141
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Sistema di monitoraggio automatico e protezione degli uccelli
DTBird® è un sistema di monitoraggio automatico dell’avifauna e/o di riduzione del rischio di collisione degli uccelli con turbine eoliche terrestri o marine. Il sistema rileva automaticamente gli uccelli e, opzionalmente, può eseguire 2 azioni separate per ridurre il rischio di collisione degli uccelli con le turbine eoliche: attivare un segnale acustico e/o arrestare la turbina eolica. Fasi di R&S.
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Unità di rilevazione e Registro delle collisioniDetection
Le telecamere ad alta definizione controllano tutt’attorno alla turbina rilevando gli uccelli in tempo reale e memorizzando video e dati. Nei video con audio, accessibili via Internet, sono registrati i voli ad alto rischio di collisione e anche le collisioni. Le caratteristiche specifiche di ogni installazione e il funzionamento si adattano alle specie bersaglio e alla grandezza della turbina eolica.Unità di prevenzione delle collisioni
Questa unità emette in automatico dei segnali acustici per gli uccelli che possono trovarsi a rischio di collisione e dei suoni a effetto deterrente per evitare che gli uccelli si fermino in prossimità delle pale in movimento. Il tipo di suoni, i livelli delle emissioni, le caratteristiche dell’installazione e la configurazione per il funzionamento si adattano: alle specie bersaglio, alla grandezza della turbina eolica e alle normative sul rumore. Non genera perdite di produzione energetica ed è efficace per tutte le specie di uccelli.Unità di controllo dell’arresto
Esegue in automatico l’arresto e la riattivazione della turbina eolica in funzione del rischio di collisione degli uccelli misurato in tempo reale. Adattabile a specie/gruppi di uccelli bersaglio.Piattaforma di analisi
La piattaforma online di analisi dei dati offre un accesso trasparente ai voli registrati, tra cui: video con audio, variabili ambientali e dati operativi della turbina eolica. Grafici, statistiche e persino report automatici sono disponibili per determinati periodi. Sono previsti 2 livelli di diritti di accesso: Analyzer e Manager.
Presenza mundiale di DTBird© & DTBat©
Le caratteristiche di DTBird© sono richieste dalle autorità ambientali di un numero crescente di paesi. Più di 500 sistemi di DTBird© & DTBat© sono distribuite in più di 110 parchi eolici esistenti/previsti, terrestri/marini di 16 Paesi (Austria, Belgio, Cina, Francia, Germania, Grecia, Italia, Norvegia, Polonia, Spagna, Svezia, Svizzera, Taiwan, Paesi Bassi, Regno Unito e Stati Uniti). DTBird® è operativo presso WTG dal 2009 e DTBat® dal 2012.
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DTBird® announces the publication of the technical specifications for the FALCO system. Already in commercial use for over a year, the system has been deployed across various onshore wind energy projects across Europe and beyond. This formal documentation marks a milestone in DTBird’s commitment to technical transparency and support for wind farm developers, operators, and environmental authorities. With improved flexibility and performance, the DTBird® FALCO system now includes five model configurations — F4, F6, F8, F4+F,6 and F4+F8 — to adapt to different rotor diameters, species profiles, and project requirements. Main Features: • Detection module: Maximum distance up to 1 km with graphics…
Written on Venerdì, 12 Settembre 2025 10:41
DTBird® has released the results of an independent study evaluating the detection capabilities of its latest bird monitoring models (F4, A4, F6, A6, and T). The assessment, conducted by the company, used a controlled field methodology to objectively measure maximum and effective detection distances for each model, providing wind farm operators and environmental managers with transparent, verifiable performance data. The evaluation involved controlled flights with a 1.42-meter wingspan avian-mimic drone, which simulated a medium-sized bird of prey. Flights were performed under stable weather conditions, covering a wide range of distances, angles, and trajectories. The drone’s GPS positions were synchronized with…
Written on Mercoledì, 13 Agosto 2025 16:31
Kincardine Offshore Wind Ltd. (KOWL) has received feedback from NatureScot and official notification from the Marine Directorate Licensing Operations Team (MD-LOT) that Condition 22ai regarding post-construction monitoring of bird strike for the Kincardine floating offshore wind farm has been successfully addressed using DTBird® technology. Project Summary Location: 15 km off the coast of Aberdeen, Scotland, in the North Sea. Turbines: 5 Vestas V164 (9.5 MW, installed 2021), each equipped with the DTBird® V8N2 system to record avian activity and potential collisions, day and night. The first phase of the project included 1 Vestas V80 (2 MW installed in 2018), also equipped…
Written on Martedì, 12 Agosto 2025 19:10
DTBird & DTBat has released an updated version of the Technical Specifications for the DTBat® system, a solution designed to detect, identify, and protect bats in wind farms. The new edition replaces the previous document published in 2016 and includes significant technical, operational, and installation upgrades. For the first time, the document is available in a bilingual format (English and Español), reflecting the company’s international scope and commitment to making its systems more accessible for global wind energy projects, particularly in markets with increasing biodiversity regulations. Over 40 DTBat® systems have been installed in several countries since the commercial launch in 2012. It…
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