Bird Detection Systems for Airports Market Report 2026

The bird detection systems for airports market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.11 billion in 2025 to $1.2 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing incidents of bird strikes at airports, rising focus on aviation safety and regulatory compliance, advancements in radar and infrared detection technologies, growing adoption of acoustic sensors for wildlife monitoring, investment by airports in risk management and bird strike prevention programs.

The bird detection systems for airports market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.66 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration of AI and machine learning for predictive bird movement analysis, development of multi-sensor and automated detection systems, rising adoption of real-time data analytics for airport wildlife management, expansion of bird detection solutions in emerging markets with growing air traffic, increasing use of drone-based monitoring for enhanced coverage and safety. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of ai-powered bird detection analytics, deployment of radar, lidar, and infrared multi-sensor systems, cloud-based monitoring and real-time alert platforms for airports, predictive analytics for bird strike risk management, expansion of wildlife management solutions for runway safety.

The rising number of bird strike incidents is expected to drive the growth of the bird detection systems for airports market. Bird strike incidents refer to situations in which a bird collides with an aircraft, which can occur during takeoff, landing, or even while cruising. The increase in bird strike incidents is largely the result of habitat expansion near airports, which leads to more frequent bird-aircraft interactions and greater collision risks, particularly in areas with larger bird populations. Bird detection systems at airports play a crucial role in reducing bird strike incidents by providing real-time monitoring and early detection of bird activity in key airport zones. For example, in 2024, the FAA's National Wildlife Strike Database recorded 22,372 wildlife strikes, highlighting the urgent need for effective bird hazard management. Therefore, the rising number of bird strike incidents is contributing to the growth of the bird detection systems for airports market.

Major companies operating in the bird detection systems for airports market are adopting strategic partnerships to develop innovative bird detection technologies. Strategic partnerships support companies in this sector by enabling them to combine expertise, advance technological innovation, expand their global reach, and accelerate product commercialization, thereby improving market competitiveness. For example, in April 2024, UrbanV, an Italy-based aviation company, partnered with The Edge Company, an Italy-based technology firm, to create and deploy an AI-powered bird concentration monitoring system (BCMS). This system aims to reduce bird strike risks at vertiports by delivering real-time monitoring and predictive analytics, ultimately enhancing safety for urban air mobility operations.

In September 2024, Spire Capital Partners LLC, a U.S.-based financial services firm, acquired a majority stake in Bioseco, a Poland-based company specializing in bird protection systems for wind farms and airports. The acquisition is expected to accelerate the deployment of Bioseco’s bird protection systems, expand its global market presence, and drive further innovation, while also promoting sustainable renewable energy development.

Major companies operating in the bird detection systems for airports market are NEC Corporation, Volacom, QinetiQ Group plc, Bioseco, Raven Industries, BIRD-X, DHI Group, Gradiant, DeTect Inc, Bird Control Group, Xsight Systems Ltd, Robin Radar Systems, The Edge Company, Pharovision LLC, Accipiter Radar Technologies Inc., ASCEND XYZ, Falcon Environmental Services, Merlin Systems Corp, Scarecrow Bio-Acoustic Systems Ltd, Tarsier Systems, OIS Advanced Technology.

North America was the largest region in the bird detection systems for airports market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the bird detection systems for airports market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on imported radar systems, infrared cameras, and Lidar components have increased operational costs for bird detection system manufacturers, particularly affecting commercial and international airports in North America and Europe. Hardware-intensive segments like radar and multi-sensor platforms are most impacted, while software and services experience minimal disruption. Positively, tariffs are encouraging local manufacturing and domestic supply chain development, helping reduce long-term dependency on imports and fostering regional technological capabilities.

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Bird detection systems for airports are advanced technological solutions designed to monitor and detect bird activity around airports to reduce the risk of bird strikes, which can be a significant safety hazard during takeoff, landing, or in-flight operations. These systems utilize various detection technologies to identify the presence of birds near an airport's runways and flight paths.

The main components of bird detection systems for airports include hardware, software, and services. The hardware consists of physical devices such as radars, sensors, cameras, and IoT devices that collect real-time data to detect and prevent bird collisions. These systems employ different technologies, including radar-based, camera-based, LiDAR-based, acoustic detection, and infrared detection systems. These technologies are used in applications such as runway monitoring, taxiway monitoring, terminal area surveillance, wildlife management, and bird strike prevention by end users, including commercial, private, and military airports.

The countries covered in the bird detection systems for airports market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The bird detection systems for airports market consists of revenues earned by entities providing services such as bird detection and monitoring services, bird strike prevention and risk management, and data analytics and reporting services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The bird detection systems for airports market also include sales of infrared (IR) cameras, acoustic sensors, and radar systems. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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