Abstract
Notwithstanding significant efforts to reduce the risk of bird strikes at and around airports, as well as advancements in technology, aviation safety continues to be threatened by this hazard. Our study of recent data shows a clear historical increase in accidents, therefore underscoring the flaws in present technologies. Although among the technologies in common use are radar, drones, cameras, and acoustic approaches, they are not always able to completely meet the challenging needs of bird strike risk mitigation. This approach creatively blends these four fundamental technologies by means of enhanced real-time data processing and targeted drone deployment. While providing more efficient and comprehensive preventive activities than present methods, this synergy helps quick and precise decision-making in crucial events. It incorporates a diagnostic system using contemporary information technology that forecasts medium- and short-term dangers, therefore enhancing the accuracy and efficacy of preventive measures. This combination of technology also makes it feasible to follow migrating birds and assemble all the gathered data in a single dashboard, therefore facilitating dynamic analysis of bird movements and improved visualization. This approach helps airports to concentrate more on administrative and preventive aspects. Thanks to more coverage and more flexibility to fit particular climatic conditions, this method covers all significant stages of flight, including takeoff, approach, and landing. It lowers false alerts, maximizes operating costs, and offers a sustainable means to prevent bird attacks, therefore enhancing aviation safety completely and efficiently.
Acknowledgements
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Ms. Soumia SBITI, the Head of Airport Safety at Fez-SAISS Airport, and her team for their unwavering support and collaboration during this project. Their dedication and expertise truly made a difference and were vital to the success of this work.
My gratitude also goes out to Mr. MOUHSSINE KHALFI, Head of Security at Casablanca Airport, and his team. Their commitment and assistance were key in bringing this research to completion, and I appreciate all their efforts.
I am particularly thankful to Mr Driss EL FAHLI, an international expert in Safety Management Systems (SMS). As a retired Captain and former Training VP at Royal Air Maroc, and with his experience as the former Director General of the Royal Air Maroc Academy, he generously shared his expertise in SMS with me. His training was incredibly valuable and played a key role in the development of this project.
Finally, I would like to thank everyone who provided their help and support in making this work a success.
Scholarly Commons Citation
HANINE, A.,
&
ELBARKANY, A.
(2025).
Innovative Bird Strike Mitigation Strategies: Integrating Drones and Cutting-Edge Technologies to Enhance Airport Safety.
International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace,
12(2).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58940/2374-6793.1988
