80% reduction of False Positives in DTBird Stop Control Module

DTBird has released a new software upgrade for the DTBirdV8 Stop Control Module, achieving an 80% reduction in false positives while maintaining the same level of bird-collision protection. This improvement ensures that wind turbines equipped with DTBirdV8 systems stop significantly less often due to non-bird objects, increasing turbine availability and reducing unnecessary production losses.
This upgrade is a key milestone in improving the performance and reliability of DTBird systems.

What the false-positive reduction means for wind-farm operators

The DTBird Stop Control Module’s false positives reduction has a direct impact on wind-farm operations:

• Fewer unnecessary turbine stops improve overall energy production.
• Increased operational efficiency, especially in sites with high levels of visual noise (insects, debris, weather interference, drones, etc.).
• No increase in collision risk, as the detection sensitivity and protection thresholds remain unchanged.
• Higher confidence for operators and environmental authorities relying on automatic stop systems to mitigate bird-strike risk.

The upgrade allows DTBird systems to better distinguish between birds and non-bird objects. This leads to more precise activation of the Stop Control Module and ensures that wind turbines only stop when there is a real risk to protected bird species.

Progressive rollout to all DTBird operational units

DTBird operational units currently installed in wind farms will progressively receive this software upgrade.
The update will be rolled out in phases to ensure continuous performance monitoring and verification in real operational conditions.

Wind-farm operators will be notified when the upgrade is scheduled for their systems. DTBird’s technical team will supervise implementation and provide support when needed.

Real-world application example

The video below shows the DTBirdV8 model in operation at Windpark Krammer, demonstrating the automatic shutdown of the turbine to protect white-tailed eagles (Haliaeetus albicilla).
This example illustrates how the Stop Control Module performs in the field and highlights the importance of accurate detection and reduced false positives.

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Video of DTBird’s V8 model shutdown at Wind Park Krammer for White-tailed Eagles (Haliaeetus albicilla)