Tracking Technology Birds

In our project, we will be using three transmitter models:
ICARUS-NanoFox – for common swifts
ICARUS-TinyFoxTwo – for common blackbirds, song thrushes, and European starlings
ICARUS-TinyFoxSolar – for European kestrels

Below, you will find detailed information about these models. On the Tagging Methods page, you will find recommendations from our experts on tagging methods for these transmitters and species.

ICARUS-NanoFox

The first one-gram multi-sensor device featuring IoT connectivity and edge computing. Designed for studies on small animals like swifts and bats, it enables detailed data collection in a compact form factor.

Size and mass

1.0 g
15 x 12 x 5 mm (excluding loops)

Sensors

Edge-computed VeDBA
Temperature
Barometric pressure
Position (accuracy: 12.89 km; median average deviation: 5.17 km)

Transmission Sigfox
Runtime

10 days (1 message / hour)
5 months (1 message / 2 days)

ICARUS-TinyFoxTwo

A lightweight, battery-powered bird tracking device equipped with IoT connectivity and reverse GPS functionality using Sigfox trilateration. Capable of monitoring fine-scale activity through edge computing, it offers up to 20 months of battery life, making it ideal for tracking migratory species like blackbirds and starlings.

Size and mass

3.0 g
37 x 14 x 6.5 mm

Sensors

Edge-computed VeDBA (hourly summary)
Temperature
Light color
Position (accuracy: 12.89 km; median average deviation: 5.17 km )

Transmission Sigfox
Runtime 20 months (2 messages/day, VeDBA + position)

ICARUS-TinyFoxSolar

This solar-powered tracking device uses a novel design featuring a supercapacitor. It requires just two minutes of direct sunlight to fully charge, allowing it to transmit positional data, edge-computed acceleration, temperature, and air pressure measurements.

Size and mass

3.0 g
24 x 16 x 11 mm

Sensors

Edge-computed VeDBA, pitch, roll, wing beat frequency
Temperature
Barometric pressure
Light intensity
Position (accuracy: 12.89 km; median average deviation: 5.17 km )

Transmission Sigfox
Runtime Infinite (solar), but no messages during night
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