Nearly a Decade of Proven Airport Bird Control: How AVIX Handheld Laser Keeps Cardiff Airport Safe

For nearly a decade, Cardiff Airport has relied on the AVIX Handheld Laser Bird Deterrent to maintain airfield safety and protect against bird strikes. Species including gulls, rooks, ravens, jackdaws, crows, and occasional flocks of geese present a constant risk to aircraft operations, and traditional bird control methods often proved inadequate, particularly when birds settled in difficult to access areas of the airfield.

The AVIX Handheld Laser changed how Cardiff Airport manages bird activity. The system allows Airfield Operations Technicians to target birds at long distance, moving them quickly and safely without causing harm to wildlife, staff, or passengers.

Consistent Results Over Nearly Ten Years Throughout almost a decade of continuous use, the handheld laser has delivered reliable performance, effectively deterring around 90% of birds from the airfield. The technology has established itself as a dependable solution for managing airport bird control challenges throughout the year.

The system offers significant advantages over traditional methods. It eliminates the ongoing cost of cartridge-based bird scarers, removes environmental impact from pyrotechnics, and maintains consistent effectiveness because birds do not become accustomed to the laser deterrent.