The Effectiveness Of Using Ground And Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Uav)-Based Bird Deterrent Methods In Industrial Setting

Hornain, Imran Mohd (2025) The Effectiveness Of Using Ground And Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Uav)-Based Bird Deterrent Methods In Industrial Setting. Masters thesis, Perpustakaan Hamzah Sendut.

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Abstract

Controlling pest birds in large industrial areas presents greater challenges compared to smaller residential settings due to the scale, complexity, and persistent bird activity. This study evaluated the effectiveness of 14 ground-based bird deterrent methods and various unmanned aerial vehicles (uavs) in deterring common pest bird species such as barn swallow (hirundo rustica) and asian glossy starling (aplonis panayensis) from perching at a large semiconductor factory. The ground-based deterrents were generally categorized as auditory, visual and chemical deterrents. Testing various ground-based bird deterrent and uavs was necessary due to differences in species-specific responses, potential habituation to single deterrents, and the environmental complexity of industrial areas, where birds exploit numerous roosting sites. Industrial zones, like semiconductor factories, are particularly vulnerable due to large, sheltered infrastructure that attracts persistent bird populations, creating operational, health, and safety risks. Results showed that none of the ground-based methods were effective in deterring pest birds over a 4-day period. However, multirotor and predator-design uavs were effective in dispersing asian glossy starling flocks during active operation times, though birds often relocated to nearby areas.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: Q Science > QH Natural history > QH1-278.5 Natural history (General)
Divisions: Pusat Pengajian Sains Kajihayat (School of Biological Sciences) > Thesis
Depositing User: Mr Hasmizar Mansor
Date Deposited: 26 May 2026 01:08
Last Modified: 26 May 2026 01:08
URI: http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/64274

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