We have started the next stage of task C.2. Do you remember how, in spring, we studied the birds' migration over the high-voltage line in the Ruś locality with the help of a radar? At this point, the line crosses the Narew River, to which the Biebrza River flows a few hundred meters away. We would like to remind you that the radar monitoring was aimed at assessing the threat posed by this part of the power line in connection with fatal collisions, prior to the installation of markers for birds. A few days ago ELTEL Networks Energetyka S.A. installed FireFly type markers on the lightning conductor, using a drone specially designed for this purpose. These small rotating and reflective devices are designed to increase the visibility of cables. Preliminary research confirmed their high effectiveness in the protection of birds against collisions with overhead power networks. Next year, we will use the radar again to examine the effectiveness of the measures taken. This is the first research of its kind in the world using a radar and one of the first applications of a drone to secure high-voltage lines in order to protect birds.
