Airport Bird Dispersal System Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Product Type (Laser, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), Acoustic and Radar), Application and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Airport Bird Dispersal System Market is accounted for $134.6 million in 2023 and is expected to reach $217.5 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period. Airport bird dispersal systems, which are intended to lessen the dangers associated with bird strikes which happen when birds crash with aircraft are essential parts of aviation safety management. Bird strikes represent a serious risk to flight crew and passenger safety, since they have the potential to cause damage to aircraft. These systems use a variety of techniques and tools to discourage or scatter birds away from airport regions. The particular bird species present in the location and the surrounding environmental factors frequently influence how effective these systems are.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increased safety and risk mitigation

The majority of bird dispersal systems' techniques are non-lethal in order to prioritize safety and reduce harm to animals. These include modifying the environment, using lasers, noise-making equipment, and visual deterrents to prevent birds from living near airports. In order to guarantee that birds are treated humanely and yet achieve the aim of risk reduction, non-lethal approaches are selected. The distribution of birds and aviation activities are coordinated. For example, airports adopt particular bird control techniques to improve safety during take-off and landing, when the danger of bird attacks is highest. Pilots and air traffic controllers are also notified of bird behaviour and given advice thus ensuring the safety and mitigate the risk.

Restraint:

Environmental concerns

Certain bird control techniques may be restricted or outright banned due to environmental concerns, especially if they are thought to be detrimental to non-target species or the ecosystem. This may result in airports having fewer alternatives and less need for certain bird dispersal devices. It may be necessary to invest in more costly and ecologically friendly technology in order to comply with environmentally responsible bird control techniques, which can be prohibitively expensive for certain airports. This financial strain may have a detrimental impact on the market.

Opportunity:

Regulatory compliance

For bird dispersion systems, industry standards and norms are established in part via regulatory compliance. By giving airports and bird control system suppliers a consistent framework, these standards guarantee that the systems are reliable and compliant with safety regulations. Increased consistency in the use of bird dispersion systems is a result of market standardization. Moreover, bird dispersal devices are becoming more and more necessary as aviation safety requirements tighten. Airports are driven to comply with these laws and reduce the danger of bird attacks, which in turn propels market growth. For companies that supply bird dispersal systems, regulatory compliance expands their clientele.

Threat:

Rapid technological advancements

Regular improvements and expenditures might result from a cycle of ongoing technology development. Keeping up with the latest technology may be difficult for airports and airlines, which can put strain on their budgets and increase prices. It can be more difficult to install, use, and maintain The ROI time for investments in bird dispersal systems gets shorter the faster technology advances. This may have an impact on whether implementing new technology will be financially feasible, particularly for smaller airports with tighter budgets.

COVID-19 Impact

Travel restrictions and a decline in demand for air travel during the epidemic led to a notable decrease in air traffic at several airports. Bird dispersal devices were not as necessary when there were fewer flights since there was less chance of bird attacks. Airports were able to save expenses by eliminating some of their bird control techniques as a result. Local ecosystems may have suffered as a result of the pandemic's decreased human activity near airports. When there were fewer people around, wildlife and birds could have established habitats close to or inside airport borders, which could have increased the danger of bird attacks once flights returned.

The laser segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The laser segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, as they are an efficient and relatively new addition to airport bird dispersal systems are lasers. They serve the dual purposes of controlling birds and keeping them away from vital airport spaces including taxiways, aprons, and runways. Powerful lasers may be used to target individual birds or flocks of birds with their light beams. The laser beams are seen by birds as a danger, prompting them to flee the vicinity. Birds may flee from the source of the laser light if they see it as a predator or an obstruction. Generally speaking, laser-based bird dispersion devices are thought to be harmless for birds. They lessen the need for deadly bird control techniques by offering a non-lethal solution to keep birds out of airport critical zones.

The military airport segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The military airport segment is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR growth during the forecast period, as Military and commercial airports alike are concerned about bird strikes. Actually, since military airfields and airbases frequently host high-performance military aircraft that may be more vulnerable to damage from bird attacks, bird strikes can be especially dangerous for them. Therefore, in order to reduce the danger of bird hits, military airports also use bird dispersal systems and must be included into military airports' overall security protocols. This implies that employees dealing with bird control must coordinate their actions with existing security and safety measures.

Region with largest share:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to airports in the Asia-Pacific region that share the aviation industry's high regard for safety. Bird strike prevention measures are frequently mandated by regulatory agencies such as the Civil Aviation Authority of each respective nation. This is what motivates the use of bird dispersal systems to improve security and abide by laws. The amount of air travel has significantly increased in several Asia Pacific nations thus the risk of bird attacks rises with more flights and passengers, which drives up demand for bird control equipment. The natural diversity of the Asia-Pacific area is noteworthy, and environmental awareness is rising. Thus all the above factors drive the market growth.

Region with highest CAGR:

North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to modern technology have been embraced by the North America area in a number of industries, including aviation. This covers the application of cutting-edge bird control techniques including radar and laser systems. While some airports in the area are quickly updating and growing, others can be limited by money, Airport management may take into account the expense of installing and maintaining bird dispersal devices. By establishing international norms and recommendations, international aviation organizations like the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) influence bird control techniques in the North American area.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Airport Bird Dispersal System Market include: Scarecrow Bio-Acoustic Systems Ltd, Bird Control Group, Clear Flight Solutions, OIS Advanced Technology, Volacom, Sterela, AeroExpo and OvoControl.

Key Developments:

In March 2020, AERIUM Analytics announced the recent acquisition of a technology and intellectual property (IP) portfolio from Clear Flight Solutions, covering the RoBird technology. The acquired technology includes the ornithopter drone RoBird® and all associated patents and knowledge.

In April 2016, OIS Advanced Technology (OIS-AT) and Sagem announce Make-In-India Joint Venture Collaboration for AASM Hammer. With this Sagem has declared OIS-AT as the Indian Manufacturer for this weapon system

In August 2007, Scarecrow launches next generation bird dispersal technology; Scarecrow; Scarecrow Bio-acoustic Systems Ltd. a unique Tablet Computer controlled development of its long-established vehicle-based SCARECROW PREMIER bird dispersal system.

Product Types Covered:

• Laser
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
• Acoustic
• Radar

Applications Covered:

• Military Airport
• Civil Airport

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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