SPECIALIST CLEANING SYSTEM, QUALIFIED SCOPE

Drone cleaning for solar panels and wind-energy assets

We prepare cleaning missions around the exact module or blade, its manufacturer instructions, the contamination, water supply and operating environment. Availability is confirmed only after selecting a suitable specialist system or verified partner and completing the technical and regulatory review.

Demonstration of a specialist hose-fed drone cleaning a stationary wind turbine blade

01 / Output

Typical deliverables

  • Pre-cleaning RGB condition record
  • Asset-specific method statement and operating plan
  • Controlled washing or rinsing using approved water, pressure and nozzle settings
  • Post-cleaning RGB record with completed-area register
  • Water, chemistry and operational-parameter log when included in the scope
02 / Use casesSuitable applications
  • Rooftop photovoltaic installations
  • Ground-mounted solar farms
  • Wind-turbine blades and towers after owner or OEM approval
  • Roofs, façades and high-level infrastructure after material assessment
03 / WorkflowHow the service works
  1. 01Identify the asset manufacturer, model, coating, contamination and warranty requirements
  2. 02Assess water quality and supply, drainage, site protection, airspace and operating permissions
  3. 03Select the specialist cleaning platform, nozzle, distance, pressure and any permitted chemistry
  4. 04Establish the controlled ground area and execute an approved test section
  5. 05Complete the agreed area and deliver before-and-after documentation

Scope-led pricing

Individual quotation

Price depends on scale, required output, operating conditions, processing and logistics.

Travel per kilometre of the full return journey, for every visit: 0.70 EUR/km.

Base prices are in EUR. Loading the NBP rate only for an indicative PLN conversion.

Describe the scope for pricing
Drone supporting a planned technical operation5 pages

DOCUMENT FOR THIS SERVICE

Public HSEQ approach overview

Operation planning, site controls, stop-work conditions, responsibilities and secure data handover before mobilisation.

One relevant document, without an unnecessary attachment bundle.

CLEANING SYSTEMS, MARKET COMPARISON

Drones designed for solar-panel and wind-asset cleaning

These platforms have publicly documented spraying systems. They are not interchangeable. Selection depends on the surface, height, required method, documents for the exact configuration and the legal basis for the operation.

Selected after audit

These are examples of solutions available on the market, not a statement that Aeronautiq owns them. The exact model, availability and delivery method are confirmed in an individual proposal, including partner delivery where appropriate.

Specialist system / 01France / EU

DRONE VOLT

Hercules 20 High-Dra

Solar PVmanufacturer-stated useWind assetsmanufacturer-stated use

Operating method

A heavy-lift platform with a lance and 100 m hose supplied from a ground pump and tank. Pressure is adjustable, with deionised-water or reverse-osmosis options.

Manufacturer-published data

  • system output up to 250 bar and 28 L/min
  • platform payload up to 15 kg
  • ground tank from 300 L
  • optional Clean Assist function
Official manufacturer data: Hercules 20 High-Dra
Specialist system / 02EU market according to manufacturer

JIUSI

D15R

Solar PVmanufacturer-stated useWind assetsafter asset qualification

Operating method

A battery-powered drone supplied by a lightweight hose from a ground pump. Fixed and oscillating nozzles are offered without brush contact.

Manufacturer-published data

  • stated working height up to 94 m
  • two-person operation
  • fixed or oscillating nozzles
  • manufacturer states CE and class C5
Official manufacturer data: JIUSI D15R
Specialist system / 03Norway / partner network

KTV Working Drone

Energy cleaning system

Solar PVmanufacturer-stated useWind assetsmanufacturer-stated use

Operating method

A service and partner system using a ground-based KTV PowerCleaner, hose, filtered water and specialist nozzles. KTV describes non-contact cleaning.

Manufacturer-published data

  • solar and wind-energy applications
  • ground water and pressure system
  • inspection before or after cleaning
  • service or technology-partner delivery
Official manufacturer data: KTV energy applications
Specialist system / 04Spain / EU

Helion

X1

Solar PVnot stated by manufacturerWind assetsmanufacturer-stated use

Operating method

A heavy platform with an integrated 30 L tank and electric high-pressure pump, marketed for wind-turbine cleaning and de-icing.

Manufacturer-published data

  • 30 L tank
  • system pressure up to 136 bar
  • stated endurance up to 28 min
  • manufacturer-stated MTOW: 103 kg
Official manufacturer data: Helion X1
Specialist system / 05USA / EU import to verify

Lucid Bots

Sherpa

Solar PVmanufacturer-stated useWind assetsnot stated by manufacturer

Operating method

A hose-fed softwash and pressure-washing drone connected to a ground pump. The manufacturer lists solar panels, roofs and façades.

Manufacturer-published data

  • up to 19 min flight time
  • softwash up to 300 psi
  • supports systems up to 4,500 psi
  • over 300 ft²/min stated by manufacturer
Official manufacturer data: Lucid Sherpa

01 / 04

How the system is selected for a project

  1. 01

    Asset and OEM manual

    We identify the panel or turbine manufacturer and model, coating, contamination and warranty requirements.

  2. 02

    Method and ground support

    We define water, temperature, surface pressure, nozzle, distance, hose or tank, pump, filtration and wastewater handling.

  3. 03

    Platform and authorisation

    We review mass, class and configuration documents, airspace, the specific-category operating basis and required approvals.

  4. 04

    Test and acceptance

    Before full execution, we agree a test area, before-and-after record and a measurable completion criterion.

OEM + UAS

The asset manual sets the limits, not the drone's maximum output

A cleaning rig's available pressure is not automatically suitable for a module or blade. The exact OEM manual, surface condition and approved method control the operation.

Photovoltaic modules

LONGi states, among other conditions, a 0.7 MPa surface-pressure limit, no more than 10°C difference between water and module, and no abrasive tools. Other manufacturers or models may set different limits.

LONGi maintenance manual

Wind-turbine blades

The method, pressure, cleaning medium and turbine position must be approved for the exact blade type. Public Vestas material confirms blade services but does not publish one cleaning recipe for every model.

Vestas blade services

Aviation basis

An operation that releases liquid does not fit the open category. It needs an appropriate specific-category basis and the conditions and mitigations required for the exact operation.

EASA specific category

Guide

How much do drone services cost? Build a realistic starting budget

A useful estimate starts with the closest defined scope, then adds reporting, the selected delivery option and return travel for every visit. The calculator gives a transparent starting point before the location and operation are reviewed.

Guide: drone service costs↗

05, FAQ

Drone cleaning for PV & wind

01Which drones can wash solar panels?+

Purpose-built systems include platforms such as DRONE VOLT Hercules 20 Spray or High-Dra, JIUSI D15R, KTV Working Drone systems and Lucid Sherpa. Their suitability in Europe depends on the exact configuration, conformity documents, operating approval and the panel manufacturer's cleaning limits.

02Can a drone wash wind-turbine blades?+

Specialist systems are marketed for wind-energy infrastructure, but a project proceeds only with the asset owner's approval, an OEM-compatible method, an agreed shutdown and safety plan, wastewater controls and the required UAS authorisation.

03Will Matrice 4T or Air 3S be used for washing?+

No. They are inspection and imaging platforms, not approved washing drones. They can document condition before and after cleaning. A separate purpose-built cleaning platform is selected for the washing operation.

04Can one pressure setting be used on every panel?+

No. Manufacturers publish different limits for water quality, temperature, pressure, tools and chemistry. We verify the exact module documentation and warranty conditions before proposing the method.

SZCZECIN BASE, POLAND AND SELECTED EUROPEAN MARKETS

Send the asset, location and decision your team needs to make.

Include the site coordinates, asset type and scale, preferred operating window and required outputs. Aeronautiq will review feasibility and return with any missing requirements and a defined scope.

What happens after you send the brief

  1. We check whether the information is complete and the work is feasible
  2. We ask only for details that are still missing
  3. You receive a proposed scope and individual quote

Prefer to speak before sending the brief?

Operational base: Szczecin, Poland. Projects in Poland, Germany, Spain and selected European countries are confirmed after reviewing site access, local regulations, airspace, permits, safety, weather and logistics.

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