Cleaning high-rise facades without first setting up an aerial work platform? With professional cleaning drones, facade cleaning without an aerial work platform is becoming possible in more and more situations.
Washdrone uses specialized drones to clean tall and hard-to-reach facades. The drone is controlled from the ground and can reach parts of a building that would normally require a cherry picker, scaffolding, or other access method.
Facade cleaning without a boom lift: how does it work?
In traditional facade cleaning, accessibility is often a key factor in the work. As soon as a facade is taller or harder to reach, a boom lift or scaffolding may be required.
Drone technology is changing that.
A professional cleaning drone flies in a controlled manner along the facade and applies water or a suitable cleaning solution to the surface. The operator controls the drone from the ground.
As a result, in suitable situations, facade cleaning can be performed without requiring an employee to work at great heights.
Why clean facades without a cherry picker?
An aerial work platform is an effective way to work at height, but it isn’t the most practical solution at every location.
For example, setting up a cherry picker can be difficult in the following situations:
- limited space around a building;
- busy parking lots;
- business premises that must remain accessible;
- tall facades;
- hard-to-access courtyards;
- buildings with large or complex facade surfaces.
In such situations, cleaning the facade with a drone can be an attractive alternative.
Less equipment around the building
A key advantage of cleaning facades without an aerial work platform is that it often requires less heavy equipment around the building.
This means less space needs to be cleared, and in many situations, access points, parking spaces, and business premises can remain more accessible.
Additionally, an aerial work platform does not need to be constantly moved to different parts of the building.
This makes drone cleaning particularly appealing for large facades and buildings where accessibility is a challenge.
How does a drone clean a facade?
The location is assessed in advance. Among other things, the following factors are considered:
- the type of facade;
- the height of the building;
- accessibility;
- the surroundings of the building;
- the type of pollution;
- weather conditions;
- the ability to operate the drone safely.
Next, the appropriate cleaning method is determined.
During the cleaning process, the drone flies in a controlled manner along the facade while cleaning the surface. The drone operator continuously monitors the drone’s position and movement from the ground.
For which facades is drone cleaning suitable?
Drone facade cleaning can be used on various types of buildings.
For example:
- office buildings;
- apartment complexes;
- hotels;
- healthcare facilities;
- schools;
- distribution centers;
- industrial buildings;
- industrial buildings;
- large commercial buildings.
Large facade surfaces and hard-to-reach areas, in particular, may be suitable for drone cleaning.
High-altitude facade cleaning without scaffolding
In addition to aerial work platforms, scaffolding is used on some buildings.
Erecting scaffolding also takes up space and requires preparation. Moreover, for large buildings, a significant portion of the facade may need to be covered with scaffolding before cleaning can begin.
With a cleaning drone, work can be carried out directly from the ground in suitable situations.
As a result, drone technology offers an attractive alternative to both aerial work platforms and scaffolding.
What are the advantages of facade cleaning with drones?
Facade cleaning with drones offers several advantages:
Less work at heights
The operator controls the drone from the ground.
No need for an aerial work platform in many situations
This reduces the need to set up and move large equipment.
Less disruption around the building
Entrances and grounds can often remain more accessible.
Suitable for hard-to-reach facade sections
The drone can reach parts of a building that are traditionally difficult to access.
Quick deployment
Often, less infrastructure needs to be set up before cleaning can begin.
Can every facade be cleaned without a cherry picker?
No. Not every facade or location is automatically suitable for cleaning with a drone.
The type of dirt, the facade material, the immediate surroundings, and on-site conditions all play a role.
That’s why Washdrone assesses in advance whether drone cleaning is suitable and which method will yield the best results.
For some jobs, a traditional method may still be necessary.
Facade Cleaning Without a Boom Lift for Property Management
For property owners, homeowners’ associations, and facility managers, facade cleaning with drones can offer interesting possibilities.
Especially when a building needs to be cleaned regularly, accessibility and the necessary equipment can play a significant role in choosing a cleaning method.
Drone cleaning makes it possible to organize the maintenance of tall facades differently, with less reliance on traditional means of access.
Want to have your facade cleaned without a cherry picker?
Do you have a tall or hard-to-reach facade and want to know if it can be cleaned with a drone?
Washdrone would be happy to explore the possibilities for facade cleaning without a cherry picker at your location.
Check out our drone-based facade cleaning services or contact us for a no-obligation assessment of your building.
