How drone cleaning works
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Survey and fixed price
We review photos, drawings or a site visit. We check the surfaces, access, airspace and any site rules, then send a fixed price and scope.
02 – 03
Planning and on-site setup
Planning. We agree the date, the ground safety zone, water supply and permits. On industrial sites we provide a method statement and complete your induction.
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On-site setup. A crew of two closes off the work area, sets up the water system and runs pre-flight checks.
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Connecting the drone to its cleaning system
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Checking wind, weather, and GPS stability
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Calibrating sensors & cameras
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Adjusting spray pressure for the material (low, medium, high)
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Ensuring no disruption to tenants, pedestrians, or operations
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Cleaning
The drone is fed water and detergent through a hose from the ground. The pilot controls pressure and distance for each surface, while the ground crew watches the safety zone.
05
Report
You receive before-and-after photos, notes on any visible defects, and a recommended cleaning schedule.
Drone cleaning vs rope access, lifts or scaffolding
SkyWash drone cleaning
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None: the pilot stays on the ground
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Hours
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Drone, hose, water trailer
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Small closed zone, quiet hours
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Photos and report included
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Work at height
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Setup
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Equipment on site
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Disruption
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Documentation
Rope access, lifts or scaffolding
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Workers on ropes, roofs or lifts
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Hours to days
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Lifts, scaffolding, rope systems
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Blocked entrances, longer presence
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Usually none
The equipment
Industrial cleaning drones with a tethered hose, a ground pump and water tank, adjustable pressure for glass, cladding and solar panels, and a live camera feed for the pilot.
Illustration