AVISTOP Détect’ revolutionises the protection of crops against bird damage by integrating cutting-edge technologies for intelligent and sustainable agriculture.

Bird damage to crops is common and leads to significant economic losses for farmers.

To protect their crops, farmers use scare devices. These devices regularly scare away birds through detonations, visual effects, or distress calls. However, the repetitive activation of these devices inevitably leads to birds becoming accustomed to them, making them ineffective. Beyond the loss of effectiveness, the repeated activation of these devices—whether or not birds are present—also causes disturbances for the surrounding area.

AVISTOP Détect’ is compatible with all scare devices on the market and integrates seamlessly with existing equipment on the farm.

AVISTOP Détect’ uses a high-definition camera combined with artificial intelligence algorithms to detect the presence of birds in the fields with precision. This cutting-edge technology analyses real-time images, allowing for detection over an area of nearly 12 hectares.

The device is mounted on a tripod and features a rotating head with the high-definition camera. The camera rotates to take images in a 360° range, analysing the entire field. The camera’s precision allows bird detection within a radius of approximately 200 metres, covering nearly 12 hectares.

Key benefits include:

• Reduced habituation of birds to existing scare systems, resulting in improved efficiency. With AVISTOP Détect’, scaring will only occur when birds are present in the field. This approach helps maintain the long-term effectiveness of scare systems, reduces bird habituation, and significantly lowers economic losses due to bird damage.
• Continuous improvement of detection through machine learning. AVISTOP Détect’ uses artificial intelligence powered by a neural network trained to detect birds, which improves over time as more images are collected in the field.
• Significant reduction in noise disturbance for neighbouring areas. Current scare systems are noisy (through detonations or distress calls) and operate constantly, whether or not birds are present. AVISTOP Détect’ only triggers the scare devices when birds are detected, significantly reducing noise pollution.
• AVISTOP Détect’ is adaptable to all scare devices on the market. It interfaces with the scare device without requiring farmers to replace their existing equipment, offering both economic savings (no need to buy new devices) and environmental benefits (no need to discard old devices).
• Lower energy consumption, especially for gas-powered scare cannons, as well as reduced electricity usage, thanks to its solar panel.
• Advanced connectivity: The device can be optionally equipped with a communication card that allows:
  • Real-time alerts via smartphone
  • Data collection for accurate traceability
  • Long-term monitoring of bird presence
  • The integrated GPS geolocation option offers protection against theft, with immediate alerts if the device is moved without authorisation.

An innovative collaboration between two small businesses in Western France: A successful partnership between two innovative small businesses in Western France has resulted in the development of this cutting-edge technological solution for crop protection against bird damage. PROXALYS Environnement, specialised in the design and marketing of AVISTOP bird scare devices, and DnR’Sys, an electronics consulting firm based north of Rennes, joined forces over three years to develop a product that revolutionises bird scaring, reducing crop damage.

A synergy of expertise:

• Expertise in environmental management: PROXALYS Environnement, based near Rennes, brought its extensive knowledge and experience in scare solutions to establish a precise specification and validate the results achieved.
• Technological expertise: DnR’Sys applied its electronics know-how to develop the embedded technology. This collaboration resulted in a product that combines innovation with high efficiency.

The outcome of this close collaboration:
The result is AVISTOP Détect’, a next-generation bird scare device. PROXALYS Environnement set the precise specifications, while DnR’Sys developed the integrated artificial intelligence technology. This synergy between two small businesses in Brittany perfectly exemplifies the potential for innovation that can emerge from local collaborations and the dynamic nature of small enterprises.