AS-30 Solar Panel and Roof Cleaning Drone
AS-30 Solar Panel Cleaning Drone
The AS-30 is a tank-mounted cleaning drone for photovoltaic arrays, roofs, windows and building surfaces. It carries its own 30 L water tank instead of dragging a hose, sprays at 1 MPa and 15 L/min, and runs on two 14S 30,000 mAh smart batteries. Because the water travels with the aircraft, it can work on rooftops, carports, ground-mount arrays and facades where a hose line cannot reach.
What the AS-30 Does
Ground-mounted solar farms are usually cleaned by truck or by hand crews walking the rows; rooftop arrays are often skipped altogether because getting water up there is the hard part. The AS-30 removes that constraint — it lifts a 30 L charge to the array, sprays a 1 MPa fan onto the panels at close range, and returns for a refill.
- On-board 30 L tank — no hose, no ground pump, no water supply on the roof
- 1 MPa nozzle pressure at 15 L/min — enough to lift dust, pollen, bird droppings and soiling film without stressing panel coatings
- Dual 14S 30,000 mAh smart batteries — roughly 10 minutes of working time per charge, matched to the tank
- Obstacle avoidance radar — installed as standard for work around racking and roof edges
- T30 motors and 43-inch propellers — the lift needed to carry a full tank
- 30 kg payload, 70 kg maximum take-off weight — headroom for the tank plus spray system
Technical Specifications
| Model | AS-30 |
| Application | Solar panel, roof, window and building cleaning (with tank) |
| Flight altitude | Up to 50 m |
| Max ascent speed | 5 m/s |
| Max descent speed | 3 m/s |
| Nozzle pressure | 1 MPa |
| Water flow | 15 L/min |
| Tank capacity | 30 L |
| Flight time | Approx. 10 minutes |
Standard Configuration
| Motor ×4 | T30 |
| Propeller ×4 | 43 inch |
| Drone frame ×1 | Carbon fiber + aviation aluminum |
| Battery ×2 | 14S 30,000 mAh smart battery |
| Charger ×1 | 3,000 W smart fast charging |
| Remote control ×1 | H12 |
| Obstacle avoidance radar ×1 | Installed |
| Cleaning system ×1 | 30 L tank and spray set |
| Tool box ×1 / transport case ×1 | Included |
| Drone weight | 25.5 kg without batteries |
| Maximum load | 30 kg |
| Maximum take-off weight | 70 kg |
| Spread size | 2,460 × 2,530 × 645 mm (±10 mm) |
| Folded size | 960 × 640 × 645 mm (±10 mm) |
| Package size | 1,460 × 770 × 900 mm / 100 kg |
| Optional extra battery | USD 520 per unit |
Where the AS-30 Is Used
Rooftop and carport solar arrays
Commercial rooftops, warehouse roofs, factory canopies and carport arrays where running a hose to the panels is impractical and walking the roof is a fall risk.
Ground-mount solar farms
Row-by-row cleaning on utility and commercial arrays, working along the racking at low altitude instead of sending crews between the rows.
Roofs, canopies and skylights
Low-slope roofs, canopy glazing and skylights on low and mid-rise buildings, cleaned with the same tank-and-spray set-up.
Windows and building surfaces
Low-level glazing, signage, cladding and canopy fascias on buildings where a hose-fed facade drone is not justified.
Cleaning Drone Model Comparison
| Model | Application | Nozzle pressure | Water flow |
| AC300 | Building exterior wall and glass below 300 m | 6,200 psi | 20 L/min |
| AC100 | Building exterior wall and glass below 100–150 m | 5,000 psi | 20 L/min |
| AC50 | Building exterior wall and glass below 50 m | 4,000 psi | 18 L/min |
| AS-50 | Solar panel and roof cleaning (with tank) | 1 MPa | 15 L/min |
| AS-30 | Solar panel and roof cleaning (with tank) | 1 MPa | 15 L/min |
Cleaning tall facades rather than arrays? The AC50 covers buildings below 50 m and the AC100 covers the 100–150 m class. See the full cleaning drone range.
OEM/ODM and Global Distribution
Aolan is a drone manufacturer established in 2016 and supplies the AS-30 as a curtain wall cleaning and solar maintenance platform for O&M contractors, cleaning companies, solar EPCs and equipment distributors. The AS-30 is available for OEM/ODM configuration, and we recruit regional and multi-store distributors.
- Minimum order quantity: 1 unit
- Price basis: EXW, quoted per configuration and order volume
- Payment: 50% T/T in advance, balance before shipment
- Delivery: 2–40 working days after full payment
- Shipment: sea, air or courier as required
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the AS-30 need a water hose on site?
No. The AS-30 carries its own 30 L tank, so the operator only needs a refill point on the ground. This is what makes it usable on rooftops and carports.
What pressure and flow does the AS-30 deliver?
1 MPa nozzle pressure at 15 L/min water flow — a low-pressure, high-volume wash intended for photovoltaic glass and roof surfaces.
How long can the AS-30 work per charge?
Approximately 10 minutes of flight time with the dual 14S 30,000 mAh smart battery set, which matches one 30 L tank.
What is the payload and take-off weight?
30 kg maximum load and 70 kg maximum take-off weight, with a drone weight of 25.5 kg without batteries.
Can it clean building facades too?
The AS-30 is specified for solar panels, roofs, windows and low building surfaces. For tall curtain walls use the hose-fed AC100 or AC50.
Can Aolan supply the AS-30 for OEM/ODM and distribution?
Yes. Aolan is a manufacturer established in 2016 offering OEM/ODM and global distributor recruitment. Minimum order quantity is 1 unit.
Request an AS-30 Quotation
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