BIRD SCARING DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR USING

DISPOSITIF DESTINE A EFFAROUCHER LES OISEAUX ET SON SYSTEME D'UTILISATION

English Abstract

A device for scaring birds comprising a remote controlled aerial device having
lights and
sound system. Also described is a system for using the aerial device to scare
birds.

Claims

CLAIMS
The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege
is claimed
is defined as follows:
1. A remote-controlled aerial device for scaring birds comprising:
(a) a plurality of lights affixed to the aerial device;
(b) one or more speakers affixed to the aerial device.
2. The aerial device according to claim 1 wherein the plurality of lights
are LED light
strips.
3. The aerial device according to claims 1 or 2 where the plurality of
lights include
LED marker lights.
4. The aerial device according to any one of claims 1, 2 or 3 wherein the
lights are
operated in a defined pattern.
5. The aerial device according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, or 4 where the
speakers
are used to project the sounds of predator birds, sirens, gunshots or other
sound
effects.
6. A system of scaring geese using the aerial device as defined in any one
of claims
1 to 6 comprising the steps of:
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(a) remotely controlling the aerial device to fly in a pattern at a height of
1 to 65
feet over a target area where birds are found;
(b) operating the lights to create a disorienting effect for the birds;
(c) playing sounds of predator birds, sirens, gunshots or other sound effects
through the speakers to scare the birds.
7. The system of scaring geese as defined in claim 6 wherein the aerial
device is
flown at a height between 5 to 25 feet.
8. The system of scaring geese as defined in claims 6 or 7 whereby the
aerial
device is flown for an initial period of 3 hours repeated as necessary.
9. The system of scaring geese as defined in any one of claims 6, 7 or 8
wherein
the aerial device is flown in a pattern along the edge of a beach or in the
general
direction of the birds.
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Description

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BIRD SCARING DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR USING
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a device for scaring birds comprising a remote
controlled
aerial device having lights and sound system.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The presence of birds in certain locations has in certain circumstances
created a
hazard or presented an unwanted creature that can impart economic damage.
For example the presence of birds on or near the vicinity of airports and
airbases
has for many years presented a danger to aircraft. To reduce the hazard of
bird strikes
on aircraft there have been many devices and methods utilized in order to
scare birds
away from the vicinity of aircraft. One such method includes the use of live
birds of prey,
which scare unwanted birds away from aircraft.
Another example of where birds are unwanted are in agricultural fields such as
vineyards or the like where the birds peck away at the fruit and plants and
create
economic damage.
By way of another example it is not uncommon for high buildings such as
skyscrapers or the like particularly ones which are predominantly made of
glass to
present an obstacle for birds flying into such buildings many of whom die and
collect at
the bottom of said buildings.
Geese and seagulls are a particularly problem when they inhabit or frequent
public beaches. These birds carry many parasites and other diseases which pose
a
health risk to humans.
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It would be of advantage to have an improved bird-scaring device which is easy
to assemble and use, and which would not itself create a new hazard, such as
that by
using live birds of prey in the vicinity of the public.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to one embodiment of the invention there is described a remote-
controlled aerial device (such as a DJI Flamewheel 550 Hexi-Copter) further
comprising
a system of lights and sound speakers and a system for using.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Embodiments of the invention will now be described by reference to the
following
drawing in which:
FIG. 1 is a photograph of a remote controlled aerial device according to one
embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Referring to Figure 1, there is a shown a remote controlled aerial device 2.
In
this example, the aerial device 2 is a DJI Flamewheel 550 Hexi-Copter, with
Landing
skid and GOPRO Camera Gimble mount. This particular aerial device 2 has been
chosen due to its operational characteristics created by its 6 electric
brushless motors
attached to 10 inch propellers. The aerial device 2 has the following
specifications but it
will be understood that any remote-controlled aerial device could be used
together with
a comparable lighting system and sound system:
Wingspan: (circular configuration) 26 inches
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Takeoff Weight: 9 Pounds
Material: Carbon fibre Skid, Carbon fibre Camera Gimble
and Carbon fibre Blades. Arms, Plastic
Propulsion: 6 (six) electric brushless motors
Propeller Diameter: 10 Inch
Motor Battery: 2 x Lithium Polymer (14.8V, 6Ah, 2 pounds)
Pilot Control: Standard RC Control - 2.4 Ghz range
Control Surface Actuators: High Power Digital RC Servos
Landing Gear: Carbon Fibre Skid
Colour: Black
Estimated Max Speed: 5 knots
Estimated Min Speed: Hover (Gps Lock)
Estimated Max Flight Time: 15 Minutes
Additions: Mp3 Player, Speaker(s) (securely fastened
using 3M tape and tie wrap)
Payload Go-pro 2 camera
Wireless 5.8Gz video transmitter and antenna
Naza GPS System and GPS Compass
1 x 10 inch LED Light strip across top (red, green, blue and white)
1 x 11 volt 830ma Lipo battery to power the wireless transmitter
1 x strobe light (2 inch diameter)
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1 x 9volt battery to power strobe
lx 14.8 volt 6000ma MAIN BATTERY
1 red and 1 green led marker lights.
lx MP3 Player and speakers
The aerial device 2 includes a light system comprising one or more 10 inch LED
red, green, blue and white light strip 4. The light strip 4 is shown on the
top of the aerial
device 2 but it could be placed in any suitable location. The light strip 4 is
ideally placed
so that it can be seen at any angle by the birds.
One or more strobe lights 6 (2 inch diameter) is shown. The strobe light 6 can
flash at a rate of 60 times per second, causing birds to become disoriented.
The strobe
light 6 is located at the front center of the aerial device 2.
The aerial device 2 also includes LED marking lights 8, typically one red
light and
one green light.
One or more speakers 10 are securely fastened to the aerial device using 3M
tape and tie wrap. The speakers play sounds of predator birds and also include
a siren
circuit that makes siren noises as well as gunshot noises.
A "waffle cone" 12 or dome-shape is also used for added noise effects. The
waffle cone 12 breaks the sound coming from the rotors and, by moving the
aerial
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device 2 from side to side, a "swooshing sound" is created which has been
found to be
scary for the birds.
A camera (not shown), such as a GOPRO, can be incorporated with the aerial
device 2 to provide a visual record.
In operation, the remote-controlled aerial device 2 will be used in a low
flying
operation for the purpose of "scaring" geese and seagulls off a beach. The
aerial
device 2 will be flown over the beach along the waters edge at a maximum
height of 65
feet but preferably between 5 to 25 feet to scare off any geese or seagulls.
Both the
lighting system and the sound system would be operated to both disorient the
geese
and to create the impression that the aerial device is an actual predator.
Once the birds
become airborne, the aerial device 2 would be used using a random pattern
until the
birds leave the beach area.
For the next 3 hours the aerial device 2 would be flown randomly at a low
altitude
near the waters edge or in the general direction of geese or seagulls if they
start to
return.
This system of scaring birds could be repeated as desired.
It has been found that this systematic approach will give the birds the idea
that
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In addition, a small ground support vehicle could be used as an added
deterrent
to drive on the area that the birds that the birds just left. This vehicle
would include a
light system and sound system.
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