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17 February 2023
Every industry endures a defining transformation&mdash;one that is typically spurred by pioneering technology. In farming for example, that transformation started in 1960, when Melroe introduced the Bobcat M400 skid-steer loader. Today, the Bobcat is used worldwide in farming, landscaping, and construction applications&mdash;and by businesses of all sizes. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Globally, a new paradigm shift is well underway. This time, it's in the commercial pressure-washing and painting industries, as cool-looking drones take center stage.
Admittedly, we never imagined a time when drones would be used for pressure-washing structures, or even becoming as notorious in similar applications as the Bobcat&rsquo;s impact was on farming and landscaping.
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Two industry disruptors and popular tools: the Bobcat and the Spartacus Endure.
<a href="https://www.aquilinedrones.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aquiline Drones Corporation</a> (AD)&mdash;a progressive and all-American commercial drone manufacturer is leading this new frontier by supplying the global marketplace with its industry-agnostic drone, <a href="https://www.aquilinedrones.com/services/spartacus-endure" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Spartacus Endure</a>.
The Spartacus Endure has become the ultimate choice for commercial pressure-washing, bead blasting, and painting applications, as well as alleviating most job-site dangers and liabilities associated with traditional practices using roped access, staging, lifts, and ladders.
In the commercial pressure-washing industry, the Spartacus Endure is the only battle-tested contender with a 15-year track record serving multiple industries and applications in all weather conditions. The Endure faithfully outperforms in global military applications, oil and gas, energy and utilities, agriculture, search and rescue, asset inspections, law enforcement, and many other use cases. This reliable workhorse typically exceeds user expectations, offering flight times of 30 to 40 minutes, multiple payload attachment options, and a generous lifting capacity.
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Above: The Spartacus Endure pressure-washing wind turbine blades at 500 feet and 4000 psi.
<h5>Revolutionary Pressure-Washing Drones</h5>
The Spartacus Endure is&nbsp;a must-have for all extreme pressure-washing and painting applications. Whether professional or novice, the Spartacus Endure is pivotal in defining a more economical, safe, and profitable business model with the ability to scale effortlessly&mdash;simply by adding more drones and operators/pilots to existing workflows and business models.&nbsp; &nbsp;
With both high- and low-pressure washing capabilities, the Spartacus Endure commands the stage in aiding customers to achieve success across the U.S., as well as in South America, Europe, Africa, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, and other locales.
The Spartacus Endure embodies AD&rsquo;s culture, which is molded by the notion: &ldquo;We only succeed when our customers succeed.&rdquo; Consequently, every customer is fully supported by AD&rsquo;s drone-tech ecosystem, comprising in-house engineering, manufacturing, training, sales, maintenance, insurance, and more.&nbsp;
<h5>How Drone Spraying Works</h5>
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Using a&nbsp;soft-wash technique that mixes water, chemical solutions, and soap, the Spartacus Endure can easily remove dirt, mold, bug residue, and animal waste from windows, exterior walls, roofs, and other structures. The process is followed by a water rinse. The soft-wash method offers a deep and lasting clean, while guaranteeing no damage is inflicted on the structural features of the building.
High-pressure systems are used on rugged industrial surfaces and civil infrastructure, such as storage tanks and bridges. The high-pressure sprayers can be finely calibrated, allowing for a safe and optimal solution. Furthermore, the Spartacus Endure can be tethered to a utility truck that uses specialized hoses and a pump to load cleaning liquid and provide sustained spraying for larger and longer-lasting jobs.
In either scenario, Aquiline Drones&rsquo; pressure-washing drone solution delivers crystal clean windows, roofs, and exterior walls in a time-efficient, cost-effective, and safe manner. Along with improving safety, drone-spray washing can also increase revenue by enabling your business to complete more jobs in a shorter amount of time. The Spartacus Endure will help complete job assignments up to five times faster than conventional cleaning methods, and with a substantial financial economy.&nbsp;
&ldquo;There is a distinct fascination with drone technology supporting ordinary and dangerous business operations,&rdquo; says Barry Alexander, founder and CEO of Aquiline Drones. &ldquo;We founded our company on the underlying mission that drones should enhance, preserve, and save human lives. Certainly considering the many workers in the outdoor property-care industry who put themselves at risk every day, we are proud to offer safer methods.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Specific exterior maintenance services supported by AD that are easily fulfilled using the Spartacus Endure include:
<ul>
<li>Roof washing and gutter cleaning.</li>
<li>Solar-panel washing.</li>
<li>Window washing for residential and commercial structures.</li>
<li>Spraying and fumigating pesticides for ticks, mosquitoes, wasp nests, etc.</li>
<li>Seeding and fertilizing lawns, farms, and golf courses.</li>
<li>Sterilization of stadiums, streets, and other outdoor facilities.</li>
</ul>
Alexander also highlights that specific drone use cases can create direct cost-savings for the consumer.&nbsp; For example, solar energy has been taking the world by storm, and homeowners have been using it to save money on their electricity bills, add value to their property, and sometimes make a little money from the utility company. According to <a href="https://www.seia.org/us-solar-market-insight#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20installed%203.8%20gigawatts,power%2016.4%20million%20American%20homes." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sunbadger.com</a>, 16.4 million American homes currently use solar panels as their primary electricity source. Regular cleaning ensures they are working more efficiently&mdash;allowing for maximum tax benefits in a globally-strained economy.
<h5>The Future Is Here and Now</h5>
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The future of high-tech facade and structural cleaning has arrived. By combining specialized sprayer drones, the right chemical products, cloud technologies, and artificial intelligence, AD&rsquo;s drones offer time-efficient, economical, and safe solutions for pressure-washing and painting applications.
What&rsquo;s more, AD&rsquo;s next generation pressure-washing solutions will employ artificial intelligence for autonomous flight modes and hyper-targeted spraying. This means workers won&rsquo;t need to operate the drone actively&mdash;which is very useful in extremely hazardous environments, such as an offshore oil rig. This capability will allow drones to identify structural features, window shapes, positioning, and distance, and apply the cleaning material autonomously, while workers focus on the ground part of the operation.
And, with AD&rsquo;s flexible financing options, businesses of any size can be quickly outfitted to start operating in a few months. A short email to <a style="color: #ba372a;" href="mailto:info@aquilinedrones.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">info@aquilinedrones.com</a> is all it takes to get your drone pressure-washing off to the races. Or, call us at (860) 361-7958. &nbsp;
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<h5>Watch Drone Spray Washing in Action</h5>
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The New Frontier of Drone Spraying

Power Washing

29 November 2022&nbsp;
By Taylor Gantt, Marketing Specialist/PR Manager, Lucid Drone Technologies
You know those little drones you see people flying around in parks? The ones that look like toys? They're not just for fun anymore. Drones are transforming industries at an increasing rate, and here are a few ways they're making their mark:
<h5>Package Delivery</h5>
Drones can deliver packages quickly and efficiently, without wasting time or money on traffic congestion. Amazon and Walmart are leading the charge in this area, but other companies are sure to follow suit.
<h5>Photography</h5>
Drone photography is becoming increasingly popular&mdash;thanks to its unique perspective and affordability. Weddings, real estate listings, and nature shots benefit from the aerial perspective that drones provide.
<h5>Agriculture</h5>
Drones are being used more and more in agriculture to help with crop monitoring, precision spray, and even harvesting. This helps farmers save time and money while maximizing yield.
<h5>Exterior Maintenance</h5>
Commercial buildings often require regular exterior maintenance, such as window washing or soft washing. Traditionally this has been done by workers repelling down the side of the building or setting up scaffolding and boom lift equipment. Now, drones are taking over many of these tasks, due to their efficiency and safety advantages.
<h5>A Deeper Look: Why Drone Disruptions in Building Maintainance Save Lifes</h5>
I'm sure you're familiar with the saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
But what do you do when something is broken and there's an opportunity to make it better?
Each year in the U.S., approximately 500,000 people face ladder-related injuries or deaths. Repel systems, scaffolding, and boom lifts are not only dangerous, but life-threatening. With the right industrial drone and some training, the same workers who are up on those dangerous lifts and repel systems can learn how to use the drone to do the job.&nbsp;
Drone technology can completely change the cleaning industry as we know it.
Old, outdated methods have been used for decades to perform jobs like building and window washing. However, people are growing increasingly tired of doing dirty, dangerous, and dull jobs. Especially if drone technology can make them more efficient.&nbsp;
There are approximately over 86,000 exterior cleaning companies in the United States alone. That's a lot of potential for change.
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Chris Creekmur of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Atlantadronecleaning/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZXgyf4p4BdshUD4hoQKrmObTfWRIcIisNL8PErQoxypp6GyDbKbwb0NrbtVvwk_sap3ggQA0IL7kfM2o2zj02JCssJN00WwAGzAFHXd4YxxcrCFAVSxt9qaQsa_db9hRVcICEG8bToUUyK7uKNu9weG6xYRFIJQqBIikfl93daBwRb_v4UYlzQcZ9-hopniKFI&amp;__tn__=kC%2CP-R" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Atlanta Drone Cleaning &amp; Soft Wash Services</a>
<h5>Embrace the Transformation</h5>
Drones can help us do things we never could before. They give us the ability to reach places that were previously inaccessible, to complete tasks that were too dangerous or difficult for humans to do, and to do so faster and more safely than ever before.
Let's face it: disruption in the business world is nothing new. In fact, it's essential for companies to keep up with the latest trends and technologies to stay competitive. The cleaning industry is no exception. Companies around the country are utilizing drones daily to complete more jobs, in less time, and with less liability.
For example, <a href="http://www.luciddronetech.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lucid Drone Technologies</a> is a Charlotte, NC-based robotics company that was founded in 2018 to provide a safer, faster, and smarter alternative to traditional dull, dirty, and dangerous jobs for residential, commercial, and facility properties.&nbsp;
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<a href="https://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/market-research-reports/janitorial-services-industry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Janitorial Service Industry Market Report</a>
<a href="https://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/market-research-reports/building-exterior-cleaners-industry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Exterior Building Cleaners Industry Report</a>
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Taylor Gantt is a Marketing Specialist and PR Manager for Lucid Drone Technologies.&nbsp;She has been with the company since May 2021.&nbsp;

Drones transforming exterior maintenance 

August 18, 2022
Exterior cleaning and washing drones are really coming on strong, as more and more companies seek to elimimate the dangers of humans scampering around on scaffolds (and other suchs apparatus) to make buildings sparkle and shine. Obviously, safety is the number-one concern in the structure and facade cleaning business. In the industry, falls, slips, and trips are the primary causes of injuries and accidents. By eliminating the need for dangerous rappelling and lifts, drone-based operations can keep workers safe on the ground.
<a href="http://www.aquilinedrones.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aquiline Drones</a>&mdash;a Connecticut-based drone manufacturer&mdash;is using autonomous sprayer drones to complete cleaning assignments at a fraction of the time, and at a very competitive cost, compared to traditional-cleaning methods. The goal is working smarter and safer rather than harder.&nbsp;
Specifically, the company&rsquo;s American-made <a href="https://aquilinedrones.com/services/spartacus-endure" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spartacus Endure</a> drone is at the forefront of both soft-wash and high-pressure sprayer drone solutions. Depending on the particular structure, a customer may have the option of selecting either method for cleaning. Most small-scale and commercial operations utilize a low-pressure system, while industrial surfaces and civil-infrastructure assets generally require high pressure washing.
&ldquo;At Aquiline Drones, we have created a specialized spray drone solution that can successfully clean any building, structure, and surface,&rdquo; says Barry Alexander, Founder and CEO. &ldquo;The list of possible applications is endless, from mirrored office towers to residential roofing and solar panels, to bridges and elevated highways, and even public places, such as streets and stadiums."
<h5>The Spartacus Endure</h5>
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Aquiline Drones&rsquo; advanced Spartacus Endure is a powerful multi-rotor aircraft with complete accessories. Sitting on a compact 40" x 24", 24 lb. frame, it can carry payloads of up to 33 lbs. Its versatile, lightweight, yet rugged design can achieve speeds of 56 mph and heights up to 400 feet in a variety of elements, including snow and rain.&nbsp;
<h5>How Drone Spraying Works</h5>
Using a soft-wash technique that mixes water, chemical solutions, and soap, Spartacus Endure can easily kill dirt, mold, bug residue, and animal waste from windows, exterior walls, roofs, and other structures. The process is followed by a water rinse. The soft-wash method offers a deep and lasting clean, while guaranteeing no damage is inflicted on the structural features of the building.
High-pressure systems are used on rugged industrial surfaces and civil infrastructure, such as storage tanks and bridges. The high-pressure sprayers can be finely calibrated, allowing for a safe and optimal solution. Furthermore, Spartacus Endure can be tethered to a utility truck that uses specialized hoses and a pump to load cleaning liquid and provide sustained spraying for larger and long-lasting jobs.
In either scenario, Aquiline Drones&rsquo; spray-drone solution delivers crystal clean windows, roofs, and exterior walls in a time-efficient, cost-effective, and safety-enhancing manner.
<h5>WATCH!</h5>
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<h5>Improving Health and Safety </h5>
By deploying a drone-based exterior-cleaning solution, organizations can significantly improve health and safety for workers as traditional cleaning operations involve high-risk activities, such as rappelling and high-rise lifts. Keeping workers on the ground creates a safer environment.
What&rsquo;s more, some solutions employ machine-vision artificial intelligence for autonomous flight modes and hyper-targeted spraying. This means that workers won&rsquo;t need to operate the drone actively, which is very useful in extremely hazardous environments, such as an offshore oil rig.
This capability allows the drones to identify structural features, window shapes, positioning, and distance, and apply the cleaning material autonomously, while workers focus on the ground part of the operation.
<h5>Financial Benefits </h5>
Along with improving safety, drone-spray washing can also increase revenue for the industry by enabling companies to complete more jobs in a shorter amount of time. Drones can complete assignments up to five times faster, and with a substantial financial economy when compared to conventional cleaning methods.
In fact, specific drone use cases can create direct cost-savings for the consumer. For example, solar energy has been taking the world by storm and homeowners have been using it to save money on their electricity bills, add value to their property, and, sometimes, make a little money from the utility company. According to Sunbadger.com, <a href="https://www.seia.org/us-solar-market-insight#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20installed%203.8%20gigawatts,power%2016.4%20million%20American%20homes." target="_blank" rel="noopener">16.4 million American homes&nbsp;currently use solar panels as their primary electricity source</a> and regular cleaning ensures that they are working more efficiently, hence allowing for maximum tax credits, rebates, and other federal and state incentives.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Cleaning solar panels with a drone is much safer than traditional methods and could viably save a homeowner money by increasing its efficiency by 15 percent to 25 percent&mdash;a welcome bonus with today&rsquo;s economic inflation,&rdquo; says Alexander.
<h5>The Future Is Here and Now</h5>
The future of high-tech facade and structural cleaning has arrived, and Aquiline Drones offers a range of cutting-edge solutions designed specifically for the industry&rsquo;s needs. By combining specialized sprayer drones, the right chemical products&mdash;along with cloud technologies and artificial intelligence&mdash;its drones offer time-efficient, economical, and safer solutions for spray washing.&nbsp;
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DRONE POWER WASHING WORKS SMARTER AND SAFER

&nbsp;
August 16, 2022
By Taylor Gantt, Lucid Drone Technologies
<a href="https://www.luciddronetech.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lucid Drone Technologies</a> began as a brainstorming session between friends in their college dorm room. Andrew Ashur, founder and CEO, noticed window washers hanging on a lift, swaying in the wind, and knew there had to be a safer, faster, and smarter way to wash exterior buildings.
&ldquo;It seemed obvious,&rdquo; says Ashur. &ldquo;How could we leverage technology to make that a safer, more efficient job?&rdquo;
The friends spent about $50,000 on a few DJI drones, but technical issues prevented them from building the product they envisioned. The exercise made it clear they would need to build the drones themselves from scratch.
&ldquo;I essentially locked myself in this attic above a garage for three months where I taught myself the ins and outs of the mechanical, electrical, and software engineering to build our first drones,&rdquo; explains Ashur, who studied economics and Spanish&mdash;not engineering&mdash;at Davidson College, North Carolina.
Ashur finally figured out the secret formula to a perfect, commercial exterior-cleaning drone, and that's when his vision became a reality. At this point, things started to ramp up for the young entrepreneur, and his hard work and persistence paid off recently when he made the shortlist for the <a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://ceo.br.media/meet-united-statess-101-top-ceos-in-the-industrial-automation-space/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">United States 101 Top CEO&rsquo;s in the Industrial Automation Space</a>.
<h5>Lucid Drone Technologies Today</h5>
The company focuses on five core values.
Impact &bull;&nbsp;We aim to make the world and the people around us better through our actions.
Innovation &bull; We are committed to developing disruptive solutions and creating pioneering technology.
Customer Driven &bull;&nbsp;We strive to put our customers first to ensure their success.
Integrity &bull;&nbsp;We hold ourselves and one another to a high standard of excellence and dependability.
Kaizen [Japanese for "improvement"] &bull; We are committed to constantly learning, growing, and developing.
<h5>The C1 Cleaning Drone REV-D</h5>
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The <a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.luciddronetech.com/C1Info" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lucid C1 Cleaning Drone REV&ndash;D model</a> is a revolutionary piece of technology that can spray any liquid such as water, cleaning solution, and deicing chemicals. Common use cases include hotels, apartment buildings, colleges, hospitals, water tanks, and more.
Lucid drones have six propellers and connect to a hose on the ground. They&rsquo;re authorized to fly up to 110 feet&mdash;about 10 stories&mdash;and hold two batteries, each of which can power 15 to 20 minutes of flight. The pilot uses a handheld controller, much like a video-game controller.
There are a few special features that make Lucid's drone stand out from other commercial drones, such as urban flight capability, onboard WiFi and LTE, intelligent batteries, and a smart controller.&nbsp;
The C1 Cleaning Drone has several advantages compared to traditional exterior washing methods.
It's Safer
&bull; Over half a million people are brought to the emergency room with ladder-related injuries annually.
&bull; One quarter of a million people require time off work due to ladder-related injuries.
&bull; Ladder falls are the 2nd leading cause of death, behind motor vehicle accidents.
It's Faster
&bull; Customers average three to four more jobs a week with a drone.
&bull; Less setup and breakdown time than traditional cleaning methods.
&bull; Spend less time on customer property for larger, more expensive jobs.
It's Smarter
&bull; More job opportunities at hotels, hospitals, golf courses, and so on.
&bull; Less-expensive equipment costs, and no need to rent a lift.
&bull; Less labor needed and reduction of liability.
With a mission dedicated to customer success and the ability to elevate efficiency, safety, and humanity by creating the world's most productive drone, Lucid Drone Technologies has been able to:
&bull; Reduce job site injuries by 95 percent by keeping workers on the ground.
&bull; Increase efficiency by 80 percent by reducing setup time and a faster clean.
&bull; Lower costs by 77 percent.
Bottom Line: With advanced drone technology, built purposefully for exterior home cleaning, businesses and employees are staying safe on the ground, securing more jobs, and making more money. Lucid is also a full-stack solution for cleaning companies as it provides training, support, repairs, and education.
<h5>What Is Soft Washing?</h5>
Commercial-cleaning drone technology uses a soft wash method, rather than pressure washing. The soft-wash drone technique provides a safer alternative to pressure washing, leaving no damage to the building or structure. The chemical layer also provides a more thorough clean that lasts long after the original cleaning. Additionally, soft washing with a drone provides countless advantages, allowing the pilot to do the job from a safe distance.
<h5>Future Vision&nbsp;</h5>
Lucid Drone Technologies has a vision where there is a "drone for every building," as well as using drones for multiple automated tasks, such as cleaning, painting, pest control, and firefighting. The company believes automated drones are the future of exterior-property maintenance, and it is growing more than 300 percent year over year (YOY). With how rapidly the commercial-drone space is expanding, Lucid Drone Technologies plans to continue to be the leader of purpose-built spray drones in North America.
<h5>Watch!</h5>
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About Lucid Drone Technologies
Lucid Drone Technologies is a Charlotte, NC-based robotics company that currently designs and builds industrial spraying drones for labor-intensive jobs. Lucid Drone Technologies was started in 2018, and set out to provide a safer, faster, and smarter alternative to traditional dull, dirty, and dangerous jobs. To learn more, visit <a href="https://www.luciddronetech.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.luciddronetech.com.</a>

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