The HC-PV Solar Panel Cleaning UAV restores photovoltaic output by cleaning large solar arrays quickly, safely and without scratching panels. A soft dry-brush mechanism with optional micro-water mist removes dust, bird droppings and soiling that can cut generation by 10–30%, while an automatic route and boundary following keep the aircraft aligned with panel rows. Pressure is carefully controlled so brushes never damage the glass surface. At up to 800 m²/h, one machine can maintain an entire utility-scale plant in a fraction of the time of manual or robotic crews. Battery-swappable design keeps the mission going, and cleaning logs record area treated and generation-gain estimates for performance reporting.
Technical Specifications
|
Parameter |
Value |
Note |
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Cleaning Rate |
Up to 800 m²/h |
Dry-brush + micro-water |
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Cleaning Mechanism |
Soft dry brush |
Glass-safe pressure control |
|
Route Control |
Automatic row + boundary |
Panel-aligned operation |
|
Max Flight Time |
60 min |
Battery-swappable |
|
Water Use |
Optional micro-mist |
Low water consumption |
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Panel Safety |
Controlled contact force |
No glass damage |
|
Data Output |
Area + gain report |
Performance logging |
|
Wind Resistance |
8 m/s |
Outdoor array environment |
Core Operation Parameters
|
Monitoring Parameter |
Standard Normal Range |
Alarm Threshold |
Monitoring Purpose |
|
Brush Contact Force |
Within safe range |
Alarm if exceeded |
Prevent glass damage |
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Panel Alignment |
Within row path |
Alarm if off-track |
Avoid missed or overlap cleaning |
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Dust / Soiling Level |
Logged per panel |
Report on heavy soiling |
Target high-loss panels |
|
Battery SOC |
30–100 % |
< 20 % auto RTL |
Guarantee safe return to base |
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Wind Speed Limit |
< 8 m/s for cleaning |
Hold when exceeded |
Safe brush contact |