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# Background

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Drone adoption is rapidly accelerating across the globe and is expected to increase as the world moves to a more sustainable and efficient future. According to Business Insider, the drone services industry is projected to rise to $63.6 Billion by 2025. The drone services market size was just $4.4 Billion in 2018.

According to the laws in France, the façade of buildings must be cleaned every 10 years. Should the buildings not be cleaned, the owners face hefty fines. France has now also voted that all exterior parking lots that are larger than 2500 sqm need to be covered in solar panels. These panels need regular cleaning in order to produce their optimal output.

At the present time, all façade cleaning is achieved through scaffolding, sky wires, and manual labor. This greatly increases the costs as well as the time needed to complete a contract. The current cost and time for cleaning a 2100 sqm building can be 45 – 60 Euros per sqm, or 94,500 - 126,000 Euros, taking approximately 8 days to complete.&#x20;

On top of time and cost, there are several potential risks involved in cleaning a highrise exterior, ranging from bodily harm to tragic falls caused by broken equipment, bad weather, errors in judgment, or even failing to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). Inadequately secured tools and equipment have the potential to fall from the cleaning gondolas, causing significant property damage as well as a potential serious injury to onlookers and bystanders.

> **This same costly, dangerous work can be completed safely in 2 days with a single drone.**

#### There are multiple major benefits to using drones for façade cleaning:

* Efficiency
  * Drones can cover large areas quickly and can reach areas that would be difficult or impossible for human workers to access, such as the tops of skyscrapers or the undersides of bridges.
* Cost-effective
  * Using drones for façade cleaning can save on labor costs and can also be less expensive than traditional methods such as scaffolding or rope access.
* Safety
  * Cleaning tall buildings using drones eliminates the need for workers to be at dangerous heights and physically access the building's exterior. It reduces the risk of accidents, injuries, and fatalities.
* Consistency
  * Drones can maintain a consistent level of cleaning, making sure that all areas are cleaned to the same standard.
* Environmental Impact
  * Drones are very energy-efficient, which can reduce the overall environmental impact of cleaning compared to traditional methods.
* Versatility
  * Drones can be used for both residential and commercial buildings and can be equipped with various attachments depending on the job, like water jets, brushes, or even chemicals for specialized cleaning tasks.
* Data collection
  * Some drones can be equipped with cameras, which enables them to collect data from high points or hard-to-reach areas and provide detailed feedback on the cleaning performance and areas that need further attention.


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