Spring, with its warm weather and blooming flowers, and autumn, with its crisp, clear air, are naturally the most beautiful seasons of the year. However, for power line inspectors, these are the times when they must remain on high alert. As bird activity picks up, these steel giants—power transmission towers and substations—become prime spots for birds, which gather in flocks to roost, build nests, and breed. Don’t underestimate these adorable creatures—they can occasionally cause significant trouble for the power grid. If bird droppings contaminate insulators, they can trigger flash-over incidents, causing the line to trip amid dazzling sparks; meanwhile, the twigs and wires in the nests they painstakingly build pose a constant risk of short circuits.
In recent years, with advances in technology, AI-powered laser bird deterrent devices have begun to be used for bird control in power grids, proving significantly more effective than traditional methods. Let’s take a closer look at these devices.
Zhenqu Bird Repeller—AI-Powered Laser Bird Repeller Pan-Tilt Unit ZQN-DZ-AI—uses its AI bird-recognition camera to monitor bird activity around the device in real time. As soon as a bird approaches, the device activates within 1 second, emitting a green laser beam with a wavelength of 532 nm that precisely targets the bird. This green laser is highly stimulating to birds’ vision and has a range of up to 200 meters.
In addition to laser deterrence, the device is equipped with an ultrasonic generator and an omnidirectional speaker, which can emit high-frequency ultrasonic waves ranging from 8 to 35 kHz while simultaneously playing sounds that birds find frightening—such as the calls of birds of prey and the sound of firecrackers—to further deter them from approaching. It is worth noting that this device activates only when birds are detected and remains in standby mode at other times. This not only conserves energy and extends the device’s service life but also prevents birds from gradually developing a tolerance to the sounds, ensuring long-term protection.
The AI-powered laser bird deterrent pan-tilt unit also supports IoT remote control and can be integrated with the intranet systems of China Southern Power Grid and State Grid, as well as the monitoring platforms of provincial power companies. For power supply, it uses a combination of solar panels and rechargeable batteries, while also supporting mains power, ensuring normal operation under all weather conditions. The device has an IP66 protection rating, offering excellent water and dust resistance, and is capable of withstanding complex outdoor environments. It can be deployed in a variety of settings, including utility poles, transmission towers, and substations.
