WindBird anemometer connected to Sigfox OpenWindMap

Attention, pre-order item, delivery planned from September-October 2025.

WindBird anemometer connected to Sigfox OpenWindMap. Replacement beacon and improvement of the PiouPiou.

The devices of this first series are likely to have small aesthetic imperfections on the exterior or internal parts. This is due to the development of our industrialization process. These imperfections do not affect the operation, performance, or robustness of the product.

For the Windaholics
Too windy for paragliding? Not enough for windsurfing?
No need to travel miles to arrive in front of a fait accompli.
Set up a Windbird at your favorite spot and monitor the wind from your home, work, or hammock.

The wind in detail
Windbird measures wind speed and direction, as well as gust strength.

Live
Access real-time and historical metrics, the way you want:
- Directly on http://windbird.fr from your computer, tablet or smartphone
- or by integrating the Windbird module on your personal website or that of your club
- or by programming your own application with the Windbird API

Affordable
Windbird democratizes wind measurement. It is the first completely autonomous weather station whose price is within the reach of the general public.

Compact
With its small size and a few hundred grams, Windbird can go perching anywhere.
He can even go on holiday with you.

Powered
Windbird is self-sufficient in energy. It can be installed even where there is no electricity.

Self-connected
Windbird does not need wifi, a smartphone, or a SIM card.
It connects to the internet by itself. Turn it on and voila, it's online! It's as simple as that.

Self-located
Thanks to its GPS chip, Windbird always knows where it is. Its position is automatically updated on the map.

Communication via the Sigfox network: https://www.sigfox.com/coverage/ (Europe zone only)

In the event that your sector is not covered by the Sigfox network, there is a Sigfox Access Station Micro SMBS-T4 box allowing data gateway via Ethernet or 3/4G.

- Sigfox communication offered in the 1st yearthen 20€ TTC/year to be subscribed directly to OpenWindMap, data can be consulted via the OpenWindMap network.

https://abo.openwindmap.org

Compatible with the FFVL Beacon network: example:   https://balisemeteo.com/balise.php?idBalise=2800
For the FFVL, make a request to beacons => balises@ffvl.fr

Consulting the tags: https://www.openwindmap.org/

IOS App: https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/pioupiou-live-wind/id1235894756

Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tech.altostratus.pioupiou

Countries we cover:

Europe (default): Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Balearic Islands, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City

Africa (on request, same price): Botswana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mauritius, Mayotte, Namibia, Nigeria, Reunion, Senegal, South Africa

Middle East (on request, same price): Oman, United Arab Emirates

Characteristics:

WINDBIRD:
- Size: 45 (length) x 33 (height) x 6 (width) cm
- Weight: <500g
- 2-year warranty
- Made in France

Communication:
- Sigfox
- Subscription included for the first year.
- To be renewed with OpenwindMap in the following years: https://abo.openwindmap.org
- Coverage areas: https://windbird.com/coverage

Feeding:
- High-performance battery: ER34615 3.6 V 19 Ah, replaceable.
- 3 to 4 years of battery life, varies depending on local conditions.

Geolocation:
- GPS chip (cannot be disabled)

Wind speed measurements:
- Wind speed, average, minimum, maximum over 5 minutes.
- Burst sampling: 3 seconds
- Transmission range: 0 to 190 km/h
- Direction (electronic compass) on 16 cardinal points.
- Transmission: 2 periods of 5 minutes every 10 minutes.

Operating environment:
- Operating temperature: -30 to +60°C
- Humidity: 0 - 100%, including condensation.
- Designed for marine and high mountain environments.
- ESD discharge immunity: >15kV air, >15kV contact

Materials:
- Marine grade stainless steel (316L)
- High-end Japanese ball bearings
- ABS+PC plastic, anti-UV treated

Kit Contents:

- WindBird
-battery
-Fasteners
- User manual
- Update cable