Dynamic Avian Flight Diverters

TE Connectivity's AVFD Avian Flight Diverters help utilities reduce bird collisions while protecting overhead line reliability. Installed directly on overhead conductors, AVFDs enhance line visibility so birds detect power lines earlier and safely change direction. This supports wildlife protection initiatives while lowering the risk of asset damage, outages, and maintenance costs across both transmission and distribution networks.

The AVFD portfolio includes two models tailored to different visibility conditions. Our AVFD-HCR incorporates high-contrast, prismatic reflective components that enhance daytime visibility and motion-based detection, even in low light, fog, and adverse weather. AVFD-DY features photoluminescent elements that extend visibility into dusk and nighttime hours, when bird activity is often highest, ensuring consistent performance across changing environmental condition.

Selected AVFD models support drone and hot-stick installation, including on energized lines. This enables faster, safer deployment, reduces outage requirements, and simplifies installation in remote or hard-to-access locations. Engineered for dependable grid performance, AVFDs are tested to be radio frequency interference (RFI) free on overhead lines up to 173 kV, helping ensure network integrity without impacting communications.