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Black and White Hawk Eye™️ Bird Flight Diverter BFD-050-BW

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The Hawk Eye™ Bird Flight Diverter is purpose-built to reduce avian collisions with overhead power lines, especially in low-light, dusk/dawn, and poor weather conditions. Its unique tent-shaped, winged design offers unmatched 360-degree visibility, making power lines more detectable to birds across all flight paths.
Designed with both performance and installation flexibility in mind, Hawk Eye™ combines fluorescent mirrored white material and a 24-hour glow-in-the-dark band to create high-contrast visibility from all angles—even when ambient light is low or obscured. This contrast-focused approach supports avian behavior research highlighting the importance of visual distinction in dim conditions.
Crafted for long-term performance, it’s UV-resistant, wind-stable, and system-compatible up to 345 kV. Its flexible snap-on design enables rapid manual or remote installation, with zero downtime when deployed via hotstick or using the LineFly™ autonomous robot, which can be positioned by drone for safe, fast, and precise placement.
Whether for wide-span transmission lines, rugged terrain, or sensitive habitats, Hawk Eye™ delivers the industry’s highest visibility and safest installation in one lightweight, high-performance solution.

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Product Description

  • Wide compatibility: installs on conductors from 0.25” – 0.68” (6.4mm – 17.3mm) diameter
  • Avian collision deterrence backed by science: proven effective by studies emphasizing contrast and visibility in low-light conditions
  • Industry-leading visibility
    • A-frame winged shape ensures 360° visibility in all flight paths
    • Fluorescent prismatic white material is mirrored for maximum light reflection
    • 24-hour glow-in-the-dark bands ensures visibility even after sunset
  • Durability + grid compatibility
    • UV-resistant and secure in high-wind environments
    • Rated for systems up to 345 kV on direct conductor with no corona
    • Low wind and ice load, data available upon request
    • PLS-CADD concentrated load data available
  • Safe, damage-free installation
    • Rubber hose cradle protects conductor – no pinching, grinding, or abrasion
    • Movement effect without mechanical parts, eliminates risk of mechanical failure
    • Snap-on install enables fast placement manually or with hotstick
    • LineFly™ compatible for automated, drone-deployed robotic installation
    • Up to 600 units installed per robot per day, even on energized lines

Additional Information

Conductor Application

#4 – 300 & OPGW

Conductor Application Type

Overhead wire

Flame Retardant Rating

V-0

Hotstick Friendly

Yes

Hotstick Installation Tool

BFD-AT-050-075, BFD-AT-M-050-075

Material

PLS-FR-UV

Package Quantity

100

Voltage Rating (up to)

345 kV

Wind Resistance Rating

100 mph

Tests
Results
UL 94 // Flammability of Plastic Materials
V-0 / 5VA (UL File Number: E175765)
IEEE 1656 5.6 /ASTM 4329/ASTM G-154 UV Aging
3,000 Hours
ASTM D-638 / D-1822 // Tensile Strength @ Yield
900 psi (62.1 Mpa)
ASTM D-256 / Notched Izod Impact
12.5 FT-lb/in (670 J/m)
ASTM D648 / Deflection Temperature Under Load @ 66 psi
270 F / 132 C
24 Hour Photo Luminescent – Compliance
DIN 67510, ASTM 2072, PSPA Class A/B/C/D, APTA SS-PS-004-99 Rev 2/3, ICC 2009/201202015 IBC/IFC, UL 1994
Regulatory
ROHS Compliant