Bird Protect
Bird Protect Ultra
Next-generation intelligence with real time species recognition
Bird Protect Ultra is IRIDA's most advanced bird protection solution, developed for projects where species-level intelligence, precise positioning, and highly accurate risk assessment are essential. It goes beyond conventional bird detection by combining advanced tracking with species identification and exact distance measurement.
Know what it is. Know where it is. Protect it intelligently.
What it does
Bird Protect Ultra detects and tracks birds in real time while providing a deeper understanding of each encounter. The system can identify bird species, determine their exact distance from the turbine, and continuously evaluate their movement and potential collision risk.
This additional intelligence enables more precise mitigation decisions and provides valuable environmental data for operators, consultants, and researchers.
Advanced bird intelligence for demanding wind-energy environments
Bird Protect™ Ultra is IRIDA's advanced bird detection, tracking and collision-risk mitigation solution, designed for projects requiring detailed monitoring, species-level intelligence and accurate assessment of bird movements around wind turbines.
The system combines eight fixed optical cameras with four PTZ cameras, integrating continuous airspace surveillance with automatic target acquisition, detailed tracking and advanced AI analysis.
How Bird Protect™ Ultra Works
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Continuous 360° Detection
Eight fixed optical cameras continuously monitor the surrounding airspace, detecting approaching birds and identifying relevant movements.
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Automatic PTZ Target Acquisition
When a relevant target is detected, the system can automatically direct a PTZ camera towards the bird, enabling closer observation and continuous tracking.
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AI-Powered Species Recognition
Where supported by the configured AI models, Ultra analyses detailed visual information to identify bird species and support species-specific monitoring and mitigation requirements.
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Distance and Trajectory Analysis
Ultra combines tracking and distance-measurement capabilities to assess the bird's position, movement and proximity to the wind turbine.
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Intelligent Risk Assessment
The system evaluates relevant parameters, including species information where available, distance, trajectory and project-specific mitigation criteria.
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Selective Mitigation
When the configured risk thresholds are met, Ultra can initiate the appropriate response, including acoustic deterrence, operator notification or automated turbine curtailment through the applicable turbine interface.
From detection to intelligent intervention
Bird Protect™ Ultra combines continuous airspace surveillance, automatic PTZ tracking, AI-powered species recognition and distance-based risk assessment to support targeted collision-risk mitigation.
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Where Ultra delivers additional value
Advanced Target Tracking
Automatic PTZ acquisition and continuous observation of relevant bird movements.
Species-Level Intelligence
AI-powered species recognition where supported, enabling more detailed environmental monitoring.
Distance-Aware Risk Assessment
Distance and trajectory information support more precise evaluation of approaching birds.
Selective Turbine Intervention
Project-specific mitigation rules help protect relevant species while limiting unnecessary turbine curtailments.
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How it works
A next-generation multi-sensor architecture combines AI-based visual detection with advanced ranging and species-classification technologies.
Once a bird is detected, the system tracks its flight path, measures its distance from the turbine, and analyses visual characteristics to identify the species. This information is processed in real time to assess collision risk and, when required, automatically initiate mitigation actions such as acoustic deterrence or turbine curtailment.
Designed for
- Environmentally sensitive and high-risk sites
- Projects with strict regulatory or permitting requirements
- Sites requiring species-specific monitoring and mitigation
- Projects involving protected or priority bird species
- Advanced environmental monitoring and research applications
- Wind farms requiring highly precise collision-risk assessment
Why Bird Protect Ultra
Bird Protect Ultra transforms bird detection into actionable environmental intelligence, combining species recognition, precise distance measurement, advanced tracking, and automated mitigation within one integrated platform.
Which configuration fits your site?
Our engineers will assess your turbines, species and regulatory context.
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