Belver offers an autonomous aerial system that monitors and deters wildlife from agricultural fields, helping growers protect crops and improve yields while minimizing biodiversity impact.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Crop damage caused by wildlife such as wild boar, deer, crows, and pigeons reduces agricultural yields and forces growers to rely on labor‑intensive or chemical deterrent methods that can harm biodiversity.
Solution
Belver provides an autonomous aerial system that continuously patrols fields and uses a combination of sensors and deterrent mechanisms to identify and scare away harmful animals while leaving beneficial species unharmed. The drone’s onboard intelligence distinguishes target species and deploys varied deterrents—including audible sounds, ultrasounds, lasers, and dynamic flight patterns—to minimize habituation. An automatic charging station enables near‑continuous operation, ensuring consistent protection across cereals, vineyards, orchards, and vegetable crops. By integrating precise detection with multi‑modal deterrence, the system helps growers protect yields and reduce reliance on environmentally damaging practices.
Target Audience
Primary customers are commercial farmers and agricultural enterprises managing large open‑field or orchard crops that are affected by wildlife damage.
Features
- Multi‑sensor suite capable of real‑time classification of wildlife, separating harmful animals from beneficial ones
- Integrated deterrent array (audio, ultrasonic, laser, and flight‑path modulation) to prevent animal habituation
- Autonomous flight with automatic docking for continuous field coverage
- Adaptable to diverse crop types (cereals, vineyards, orchards, vegetables) and target species lists
- Cloud‑connected monitoring platform for flight status and activity reporting