01 · Choose the drone
Choose the dedicated HW150, Matrice 400 with HW3 or HW3 Lite, or the available FC100 washing system. Start with the work and the surfaces.
Compare washing platformsThe whole wash.
One partner.
From the van to the facade. SkyFlow brings your drone, professional ground rig and water system together into one complete washing operation.
Choose a compact drone setup or a custom NECSS cargo van or trailer build. We’ll help match the equipment to the work you want to win.
HoverWash in the fieldGround-fed. Pilot-operated.
SkyFlow × NECSS
Aircraft expertise meets professional washing equipment. Partner-built ground systems, available through SkyFlow.
Build your wash system in three steps.
Select the drone, plan how it flies, then equip the ground crew to keep water moving. The order makes every later equipment choice easier.
02 · Choose its power
Run on flight batteries, or discuss a tethered power build for a defined work zone. The power cable and wash-water hose are separate systems.
Compare power options
03 · Build the ground rig
Match pump, hose, tanks and treatment to the aircraft. Start with compact SF13 or configure a NECSS skid for a van or trailer.
Compare ground rigs3–5 GPM · 2,500–3,000 PSIMatrice 400 + HoverWash planning band
4 GPM · 4,350 PSI ratedHW150 published spray flow and rated pressure
8–13 GPM · 4,000–5,000 PSIFC100 washing system ground-pump range
Planning figures describe different systems and are not interchangeable. Pump output at the machine is not guaranteed pressure at the airborne nozzle. See the complete kit guide for the source and sizing notes.
Step 01 / The aircraft
Choose the washing drone.
Build around your work.
Choose the aircraft for your jobs, then pair it with the right ground system. Buying a lance, an aircraft and a complete rig are different decisions.
HoverWash HW150
A dedicated washing aircraft.
Build a dedicated cleaning crew around an aircraft designed for washing. HW150 lists 4 GPM spray flow, 4,350 PSI rated pressure and a standard 328 ft hose; select the nozzle and working pressure for each surface.
Best fit: a dedicated facade-cleaning operation.
DJI Matrice 400
One aircraft. More ways to work.
Add a HoverWash 3 smart lance for controlled foam, rinse and sweep, or choose HW3 Lite for a simpler setup. A practical route for teams already operating M400.
Best fit: an existing M400 fleet or mixed missions.
SkyFlow HoverWash 3 FC
Smart washing wand for FlyCart 100.
Build around FlyCart 100 with a smart washing wand and a 200 ft light 6 mm hose. Specify the ground pump, fittings and water system for the surface and planned working height.
Best fit: crews buying a high-flow aerial washing system.
The FlyCart 100 aircraft and the available FC100 washing system are distinct products. Ask SkyFlow for the washing package contents and current price. DJI platform reference.
Step 02 / Aircraft power
Two ways to power a wash.
Use the Matrice 400 flight batteries for mobile work. For a planned operating area, ask SkyFlow to review an optional CZI TK4 ground power system. Both configurations still need a separate wash-water hose.
HoverWash field footageFlight batteries
Move between elevations and work areas with a familiar aircraft setup. Plan each sortie, battery change and charging cycle into the job.
Flexible staging with the standard power setup.
CZI TK4 tethered flight footageOptional TK4 tether
A ground station supplies aircraft power through a cable. The TK4 has 110 m and 200 m options for Matrice 400, subject to a complete build and site review.
For a defined work zone with a managed power cable.
The CZI footage shows a TK4-powered aircraft; the HoverWash footage shows the washing workflow. They do not depict a validated combined TK4 + HoverWash flight. Confirm payload, connectors, site power, wind and routing of both the power tether and wash hose before ordering a combined build.
Step 03 / Ground equipment
Build the ground rig.
Start light or scale up.
Put the SF13 beside a professional custom skid. Both supply the wash; they serve different kinds of businesses.
SF13 smart ground rig
A simple, lightweight approach optimized for drone washing and smaller jobs. Listed in our catalog as HoverWash 13 / HW13.
Why choose it
- Compact footprint for a mobile drone crew.
- Remotely operated pump and detergent mixer.
- Fewer components to transport, set up and maintain.
- A focused starting point for smaller, repeatable washing jobs.
What to plan around
- No built-in DI or RO purification. Add a separate pure-water supply when needed.
- No heat box; plan for cold-water operation.
- Optimized for drones, rather than regular wand or multi-purpose washing.
- Water storage, transport and jobsite supply still need planning.
- Longer duty cycles and higher-volume jobs need a full system review.
Custom NECSS ground rig
A professional skid, configured with SkyFlow for a cargo van or trailer and a wider range of exterior-cleaning work.
Why choose it
- Configure tanks, pumps, reels and storage around your day.
- Specify DI/RO purification and a heat box where the job needs them.
- Support drone washing plus matched wand and surface-cleaner tools.
- Room to plan service access, consumables and future expansion.
What to plan around
- Higher initial investment and a longer build process.
- More weight, space and vehicle payload planning.
- More systems to service, winterize and maintain.
- Heat, purification and remote controls are specified options—not automatic inclusions.
The cargo van build.
Keep tools and equipment together in a compact mobile workshop. A strong fit for crews travelling between sites. Plan access, ventilation, secure mounting and the loaded vehicle weight before choosing tank capacity.
NECSS van installation reference ↗
The trailer build.
Give the wash system its own working space. Configure the layout around water capacity, purification and tool storage. Balance that flexibility against towing, parking, backing access and payload limits.
NECSS enclosed trailer reference ↗
Why crews look upward
Manual high-altitude cleaning is slow and exposed.
Every suspended move, lift reposition and roof transfer adds time before cleaning resumes. A drone can keep the operator on the ground while the aircraft places the wash stream on reachable elevated surfaces.
The value depends on the actual site: clear flight space, safe public separation, a workable hose route and a finish the wash process can deliver. We help you review those details before specifying equipment.
Plan the complete working kitUseful anywhere a crew should not have to climb.
Application scenarios start with the surface and access plan. The same aircraft can need a different nozzle, water quality, pressure and crew workflow from one site to the next.
Glass & facades
Repeatable passes across accessible curtain wall, cladding and glazing. Test the cleaning method and rinse finish first.
Explore the system
Solar arrays
Plan low-impact cleaning around panel guidance, water quality, access and electrical safety.
Explore the system
Towers & industrial structures
Reach exposed surfaces without building an access plan around every vertical pass. Wind and standoff still set the operating window.
Explore the system
Signs & difficult geometry
Inspect protrusions, edges and surrounding traffic before choosing a nozzle and flight path.
Explore the systemBuilt for real surfaces, not only clean demo panels.
See the airborne tool, working pass and ground controls. Footage shows individual workflows; the right complete build still depends on your site and equipment configuration.
HoverWash 3 in action
See the Matrice 400 cleaning setup, lance movement and washing passes. Open the full product guide for setup videos and specifications.
Control the wash from the ground
Explore the SF13 operating modes and controls. See the ground rig guide for pump, mixer and connection details.
A repeatable cleaning pass
Watch the lance follow a facade. The surface, chemistry and rinse-water plan determine the final method. Explore HW3.
The finish starts
with the water.
Pressure moves dirt. Water quality helps determine what remains when the glass dries. Build your rinse-water plan into the system from the start.
SF13 does not include DI or RO. Add a separate purification setup, or specify it in your custom ground rig.
Understand the job.
Then run the numbers.
A drone can change access and labour requirements. It does not make every building faster or every quote cheaper. Price the cleanable surface, the finish and the complete workflow.
Published commercial window-cleaning range
Washtech’s 2026 guide cites this broad North American range. It is market context, not a Canadian drone tariff; the cited range does not specify one common currency.
Read the pricing context ↗A Montréal commercial rate reference
GCC Entretien lists this range for commercial window washing in its 2026 rate card. This is one provider’s reference, not a high-rise drone quote. Compare the window sizes, access and finish before comparing fees.
Read the commercial rate card ↗Your illustrative job
- Customer fee, before tax
- $3,000
- Crew labour
- $560
- Other job costs
- $450
- Contribution before overhead
- $1,990
Illustrative assumptions, not a SkyFlow quote or a production promise. Include water, chemistry, travel, permits and equipment allocation in other costs. Contribution excludes tax, fixed overhead, financing and unbooked days.
References checked October 6, 2026. Per-window and per-square-foot quotes are not interchangeable. For equipment and production planning, explore the detailed business-case and ROI tools.
Where a drone makes sense
- Broad, open facades with repeatable washing passes.
- Elevated surfaces where conventional access adds setup or rental costs.
- Routine exterior maintenance with a validated wash-and-rinse finish.
- Sites with a clear working area, reliable water supply and manageable hose routing.
Where other tools still earn their place
- Bonded deposits, mineral restoration and scraping that need contact.
- Recesses, obstructions or surfaces outside a validated flight envelope.
- Small ground-level jobs where a wand or pole is simpler.
- Sites where wind, public access or staging prevents a workable drone operation.
Before your first wash.
Will a drone leave windows spot-free?
The aircraft positions the cleaning tool; the finish depends on water quality, detergent, surface condition and the rinse process. Specify purified water where the finish requires it and verify results with a test panel. Mineral staining and bonded deposits may need contact cleaning or restoration.
Does hose length equal washing height?
No. Working height depends on suspended hose weight, pump output, pressure losses, nozzle, aircraft configuration and site conditions. Have the complete system validated for your building.
Is the aircraft included with every product?
HW150 is a dedicated aircraft system. HW3 and HW3 Lite are airborne lances for Matrice 400; aircraft inclusion depends on the selected package. HoverWash 13 is the ground rig. SkyFlow HoverWash 3 FC is an FC100 washing wand; its CAD $10,300 MSRP applies to the 200 ft, 6 mm hose configuration and excludes the aircraft and ground equipment.
Can I buy NECSS products from SkyFlow?
Yes. Browse our dedicated NECSS catalog, choose your product and order through the SkyFlow store. Product pages show current options and pricing. Custom van, trailer and skid builds are quoted to match your equipment and workload.
What should I send for a complete-system quote?
Send the building height, surface and cleanable area, photos of the access and staging area, your water supply and TDS reading if known, expected jobs per week, existing aircraft, and your van or trailer dimensions and payload rating. Include whether you also need wand, surface-cleaner or hot-water work.
Build the system.
Grow the operation.
Share your surfaces, building height, water supply and vehicle. SkyFlow will help you choose the aircraft, ground rig and equipment that belong together.