The wash drone
Six rotors, a spray lance and a hose to the ground. Built for SkyTech AeroWash. In development, not for sale yet.
Design render
How it works
Most of the weight never leaves the ground.
The pump, the water and the cleaning solution sit on a trailer or truck. A hose runs up to the drone, which carries a spray lance out in front. The operator flies the drone along the wall and the lance does the washing.
Because the aircraft lifts only a lance and a length of hose, it can be far lighter than a drone that carries its own tank.
- 1Spray lance
- 2Rotor, six in total
- 3Body
- 4Hose to the pump on the ground
- 5Landing gear
At a glance
The outline of the design. Measured performance gets published after the drone has flown, not before.
| Airframe | Hexacopter, six rotors |
|---|---|
| Water supply | Tethered hose, pump on the ground |
| Washing | Soft wash and medium-pressure rinsing |
| Built for | SkyTech AeroWash |
| Status | In development, not for sale |
Why it is built this way
Pump on the ground
The drone does not carry water or a pump. Less weight in the air means a smaller, steadier aircraft next to a building.
Six rotors, not four
Extra lift margin for the pull of the hose and the push of the spray, with room to stay controllable if one motor has a problem.
Standard parts
Motors, controller and radio are parts we can replace from the shelf. A damaged arm is a same-day fix, not a wait on a factory.
Where it stands
Six stages from drawing to work. This list is updated as each one is finished.
- Now
Design and parts list
Layout and sourcing.
- Next
Build
Frame, motors, wiring, flight controller and radio.
- Planned
Bench test
Power, motors and controls checked before it leaves the ground.
- Planned
Flight test
Hover, then flying with the hose and lance on a test wall.
- Planned
First jobs with AeroWash
Real buildings, measured results.
- Planned
Offered to other companies
Only after it has proven itself on our own work.
Run a cleaning company?
The wash drone is not for sale yet. If you want to hear when it is, or need one built to your own spec, tell us.