Questions teams ask first.
How is BCMS® different from avian radar?
Radar returns give range and bearing without visual confirmation. BCMS® classifies what it sees, detects objects on the ground as well as in the air, and pairs every event with a video record. The cameras transmit no radio signal to find a target, unlike a radar, so there is nothing to coordinate with avionics or ILS.
Do we need a spectrum license or ATC coordination?
No. Detection is passive and needs no spectrum license. Camera stations reach the server over fiber or low-power radio links planned at the site survey, and measurements at operating airports demonstrated no interference with airport equipment.
How long does deployment take?
The system starts making detections as soon as it is powered up; fine-tuning and calibration take about two weeks. Implementation typically runs about 90 days from contract, driven mainly by procurement and customs. Installations use above-ground pole mounts on concrete blocks, so no excavation is required.
What happens in fog or heavy weather?
The system continues to operate with performance that scales with visibility; degraded modes alert the operator and mark coverage gaps. Operationally, conditions that reduce optical performance also ground the birds, so the residual risk profile mirrors the biology.
Does it detect drones?
Yes. One system covers operational safety against bird strikes and physical security against drone incursions, with classification distinguishing the two. BCMS® detects and documents drones; it does not neutralize them.
Can it work with the deterrents we already have?
Yes. BCMS® sits on top of existing dispersal hardware and makes it selective. Gas cannons, distress calls, and third-party devices are driven over documented APIs, activated by species and risk level under the rules your team sets, with every activation logged.
Is BCMS® certified?
No European certification scheme for this equipment exists yet. THE EDGE COMPANY works with EASA, under an Innovation Partnership Contract signed in 2025, on a concept of operations for BCMS® at aerodromes. Our data protection policy is in force, and GDPR documentation is available on request.
Who operates the system day to day?
BCMS® needs no specialist radar operators: its output is designed to be read by standard wildlife-control personnel. Professional services cover training, continuous model re-training, and yearly biologist-authored operational reports.
Can we evaluate it before buying?
Yes. THE EDGE COMPANY offers a try-and-buy route: the system is evaluated on your site against mutually agreed KPIs before purchase, then converts to acquisition or an operational lease.
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