DTBird® Publishes Technical Specifications for the FALCO System
DTBird® announces the publication of the technical specifications for the FALCO system.
The system has been in commercial use for over a year. During this time, it has operated across many onshore wind projects in Europe and beyond. As a result, this formal document marks a milestone in transparency and support for wind farm developers, operators, and authorities.
With improved flexibility and performance, the DTBird FALCO system now offers five model configurations (F4, F6, F8, F4+F6, and F4+F8). These options help match different rotor diameters, species profiles, and project needs.
Main features
- Detection module. Real-time bird flight detection. Maximum distance up to 1 km. Detectability >90% for species such as golden eagles and red kites.
- 360° coverage. Full horizontal coverage and up to 90° vertical coverage, including the rotor-swept zone.
- Collision detectability in videos. >95%.
- Deterrence module. Automated sound emission (250–12,500 Hz). Efficiency proven by independent evaluations for onshore sites (REWI 2024, ECOCOM 2016).
- Stop module. Automatic turbine shutdown based on real-time collision risk, with four stop protocols from basic to high protection.
- SCADA/PLC integration. Works with wind farm control systems via multiple protocols.
- Data & access. All events, videos, and operational data are stored and accessible through DTBird® NEST, with protected access and integrated analytics.
Why these specs matter
Therefore, wind projects can select the best configuration for WTG dimensions, rotor size, species profiles, and environmental requirements to fulfill. In addition, operators gain simpler integration and analytics through the NEST platform.
For full details, check the document here!
