Solar panel cleaning equipment company Objectif Drone has launched a new cleaning robot with double brushes weighing 7 kg and a speed of 5 km/h, made for small and medium PV installations.
France-based solar panel cleaning equipment specialist Objectif Drone has launched a new 7kg, 5km/h double-brush robot for solar PV parking canopies and similar types of installations.
“We wanted to offer a compact and affordable solution for companies that provide maintenance services for small and medium-sized PV installations, such as solar shading structures,” said a company spokesperson. pv magazine.
The new cleaning system, called Rony, covers up to 800 m2 per hour, with a positioning accuracy of 5 cm, supported by real-time kinematics (RTK) and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GPS) technology.
It is a lightweight system measuring only 600mm x 400mm x 150mm and weighing 7kg. It can be used on slopes of up to 30 to 35% and there are interchangeable tracks for different types of surfaces.
The Rony includes a 16,000 mAh battery system for up to 90 minutes of battery life, depending on environmental conditions. It is the same type of battery used in the company’s Chronos panel cleaning products, which are spray-type unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cleaning systems that operate at altitudes up to 50 meters.
Equipped with integrated high-definition (HD) video feedback, HD display and telemetry components, it is designed to be controlled by a single operator, according to the company. Other features include manual pressure control, rotation speed adjustment and an integrated LED light component that can support night missions.
Updates and remote support can be provided via mobile networks. The product has a two-year warranty.
Founded in 2012, Objectif Drone offers a range of pest control and roof cleaning drones for urban and rural use, including larger UAV drones that can operate at altitudes of up to 100 metres.
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