BuzzCopper
Coming soon, BuzzCopper is an Asian Hornet detector. BuzzCopper uses AI to listen for the distinctive sound of an Asian Hornet above a bait station and then takes a series of photos. These are screened through Google Vision (aka Google Lens) to check an identifiable Asian Hornet has been spotted. When a WiFi connection can be established the pictures are then forwarded to your email address, to mapping sites such as CATCH and to the appropriate national authority in the local jurisdiction (e.g. NBU in UK, Jersey Government, University of Georgia in USA, subject to their approvals)
It runs off a rechargeable battery, which lasts up to 30 continuous hours or can be powered through a USB cable. Sleeping through the night allows battery life to be extended to around three days
The first prototypes should be available in limited quantities for field testing in early 2024.
All IP will be open-sourced so you can build your own if you have the necessary expertise. Otherwise, they will be available from here and other outlets (tba) at an attractive price.
In association with Asian Hornet Alert (NFP)
Jonathan Semple
Feb 2024