About
DTBird is a specialized AI platform combining computer vision, object tracking, and neural networks to protect birds and bats from wind turbine collisions. Developed over 15+ years and deployed across more than 17 countries, it serves wind energy operators seeking to meet environmental compliance standards without sacrificing energy production. The system offers a range of modular hardware models tailored to different environments: FALCO for onshore wind farms, ALBATROSS for offshore installations, DTBAT for bat-specific acoustic detection and automatic turbine control, STEREO for 3D flight data (height, speed, distance, size), SPECIES for automatic species identification via PTZ cameras, and REPELLER, a water-based deterrent for offshore platforms. A pre-construction PTZ model supports environmental field studies. All models feed into NEST, a cloud-based web platform that provides 24/7 remote access to detection logs, advanced filtering and segmentation tools, operational metrics, and automated reports. The Larus® software engine powers real-time tracking and AI classification. Key use cases include collision risk reduction, environmental impact monitoring, automatic turbine stop-and-restart based on wildlife activity, and regulatory reporting for wind energy projects. DTBird is ideal for wind farm developers, environmental consultants, and energy companies operating under strict biodiversity regulations.
Key Features
- Real-Time Wildlife Detection: Advanced cameras and sensors combined with Larus® tracking software and neural networks detect birds and bats instantly as they approach turbines.
- Automatic Turbine Shutdown & Restart: The system automatically stops turbines when high-risk wildlife activity is detected and restarts them once the risk clears, minimizing both collisions and energy loss.
- Modular Hardware Models: Multiple purpose-built models (FALCO, ALBATROSS, DTBAT, STEREO, SPECIES, REPELLER) cover onshore, offshore, nearshore, and floating wind platforms.
- NEST Cloud Platform: A continuously evolving web platform offering 24/7 remote access to all detection records, advanced analytics, segmentation tools, and automated operational reports.
- Species Identification & 3D Flight Data: STEREO and SPECIES models provide 3D tracking data (flight height, speed, distance, estimated size) and automatic species classification via PTZ cameras.
Use Cases
- Automatically stopping wind turbines when birds or bats are detected in high-risk flight paths to prevent collisions and fatalities.
- Collecting and reporting environmental monitoring data required for wind farm regulatory compliance and environmental impact assessments.
- Pre-construction environmental field studies using the autonomous PTZ model to assess wildlife activity before turbine installation.
- Offshore and floating wind platform wildlife management using water-based deterrents to prevent bird roosting and reduce guano-related maintenance.
- Post-collision documentation and operational analysis using recorded high-risk flight events to optimize wind farm management strategies.
Pros
- Proven Track Record: Over 15 years of deployments across 17+ countries in diverse environments — onshore, nearshore, offshore, and Africa — demonstrates reliability and broad applicability.
- Fully Automated Operation: Automatic detection, deterrence, turbine stop-and-restart, and reporting reduce the need for continuous human supervision at remote wind farm sites.
- Scalable & Modular: Modular hardware combinations allow customized deployments scaled to project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory requirements.
- Regulatory Compliance Support: Integrated environmental data collection and automated reporting streamline compliance with biodiversity and environmental impact regulations.
Cons
- Enterprise-Only Pricing: As a specialized B2B hardware and software solution, DTBird is not accessible to individual researchers or small organizations with limited budgets.
- Hardware Dependency: The platform requires on-site installation of proprietary physical hardware, making adoption more complex and costly compared to software-only solutions.
- Limited Public Documentation: Detailed technical specifications, pricing, and integration guides are not publicly available and require direct contact with the sales team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of wind farms can DTBird be deployed at?
DTBird offers models for onshore (FALCO), nearshore, and offshore (ALBATROSS, REPELLER) wind farms, including floating offshore platforms. There is also a pre-construction PTZ model for environmental field studies.
How does DTBird prevent bird and bat collisions?
The system detects approaching wildlife in real time using cameras and neural networks, then triggers acoustic deterrents to redirect them or automatically stops the turbine to eliminate collision risk, restarting it once the threat has passed.
What is the NEST platform?
NEST is DTBird's cloud-based web platform that provides 24/7 remote access to all detection logs, advanced analytics, operational metrics, and automated compliance reports for wind farm operators.
Can DTBird identify specific bird or bat species?
Yes. The SPECIES model adds PTZ camera-based automatic species classification, and DTBAT identifies bat species acoustically. The STEREO model adds 3D flight data to further inform species-level risk assessments.
How long has DTBird been in operation and where is it deployed?
DTBird has over 15 years of experience and is deployed in more than 17 countries, with notable projects including offshore installations in France and the Netherlands, and Africa's first wind farm in Djibouti.
