Commercial & Industrial Drone Solutions

Commercial & Industrial Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Drone Systems Built Around the Mission

United Lithium Solutions supports commercial drone projects for agricultural spraying and spreading, building and facade cleaning, solar-panel cleaning, inspection, mapping, specialty payloads, industrial transport, and other demanding operations. We help buyers evaluate the aircraft, battery system, payload, charging plan, operating environment, and U.S. compliance pathway together.

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Mission-Based Selection Aircraft, payload, battery, controls and environment

Commercial Project Support Equipment planning for qualified business applications

Battery Expertise Flight batteries, chargers, rotation and lifecycle planning

U.S.-Based Coordination Product, documentation and project communication

Why Commercial Drones

Put the Aircraft Where Access, Speed and Repeatability Matter

A commercial drone is not simply a flying camera. It is an operating platform that can carry liquid, granular material, sensors, cleaning equipment, cameras, thermal payloads, tools, or specialized cargo. The value comes from matching the aircraft and payload to a defined job.

Reach Difficult Locations

Access crops, roofs, facades, towers, solar arrays, remote sites, steep terrain, and elevated surfaces without relying exclusively on ground vehicles or fixed access equipment.

Repeat Planned Routes

Use mapped flight paths, mission parameters, positioning systems, and documented procedures to improve consistency across recurring work.

Reduce Ground Disturbance

Aerial application can avoid some vehicle traffic through fields, landscaped areas, wet terrain, fragile surfaces, and restricted access zones.

Move Work Away from Height

Cleaning and inspection drones can shift some tasks away from ropes, scaffolds, lifts, ladders, or exposed elevated work positions.

Collect Operational Data

Mission logs, imagery, mapping, thermal data, application records, maintenance records, and battery information can support repeatable operations.

Scale with Batteries and Crews

Throughput can be influenced by battery rotation, charging power, refill strategy, payload preparation, crew roles, travel time, and site logistics.

Commercial Drone Applications

Start with the Mission, Then Select the Aircraft

Specific aircraft availability depends on payload, operating weight, range, communications, environmental conditions, documentation, and the applicable U.S. operating pathway.

Catalog Models

Agricultural Spraying

Liquid application for qualified crop, nourishment, pest-control, forestry, or land-management missions.

Catalog Models

Granular Spreading

Spreading configurations for seed, fertilizer, feed, granules, or other approved dry materials.

Catalog Models

Facade & Building Cleaning

Tethered liquid delivery and high-pressure cleaning configurations for exterior surfaces and elevated structures.

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Solar-Panel Cleaning

Surface-safe cleaning concepts requiring controlled pressure, nozzle selection, water quality, standoff distance, and site-specific procedures.

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Inspection & Mapping

Visual, thermal, survey, progress documentation, asset inspection, roof, tower, solar, utility, and industrial-site missions.

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Painting & Coating

Controlled spray, hose management, material compatibility, overspray control, surface preparation, and site-containment review.

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Heavy Lift & Transport

Payload transport concepts requiring weight, center-of-gravity, attachment, route, redundancy, and regulatory evaluation.

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Public Safety & Emergency Support

Situational awareness, thermal imaging, communications support, search, assessment, or specialized public-safety payload concepts.

Agriculture Drone Systems

Spraying and Spreading Platforms from 20 to 50 Liters

The manufacturer catalog lists four agriculture platforms covering 20-liter, 30-liter, and 50-liter spraying configurations. Larger YQ35 and YQ50 systems also list separate granular spreading capacities.

Centrifugal Nozzle Options Catalog-listed multi-nozzle liquid distribution architecture.

Dual Pump Architecture Catalog references high-precision impeller-pump configurations.

Integrated Flight Control Aircraft, power distribution, mission control and application systems.

Composite Structure Carbon-fiber tubing, aluminum-alloy parts and molded structural components.

Catalog-Listed IP65 Environmental rating must be confirmed for the final selected model and configuration.

20 L Sprayer

YQ20

Compact Agriculture Sprayer

Spray tank 20 L

Maximum flow 8 L/min

Spray width 4–6 m

Catalog efficiency 4–9 ha/h

Battery 14S 20 Ah

Catalog charge time 10–15 min

Catalog MTOW 44 kg / ≈97 lb

30 L Sprayer

YQ30

Higher-Capacity Spraying Platform

Spray tank 30 L

Maximum flow 8 L/min

Spray width 5–8 m

Catalog efficiency 10–14 ha/h

Battery 14S 28 Ah

Catalog charge time 9–12 min

Catalog MTOW 62.9 kg / ≈139 lb

Spray + Spread

YQ35

Dual-Purpose Application System

Spray tank 30 L

Spreading tank 50 L

Maximum flow 8 L/min

Spray / spread width 6–9 / 6–10 m

Catalog efficiency 10–14 ha/h

Battery 14S 30 Ah

Charger output 7,200 W

Catalog MTOW 62.7 kg / ≈138 lb

Large Spray + Spread

YQ50

High-Capacity Agriculture Platform

Spray tank 50 L

Spreading tank 80 L

Maximum flow 16 L/min

Spray / spread width 8–10 / 6–10 m

Catalog efficiency 30–35 ha/h

Battery 18S 30 Ah

Charger output 7,200 W

Catalog MTOW 95.5 kg / ≈211 lb

Model	Spray Capacity	Spread Capacity	Maximum Flow	Spray Width	Catalog Efficiency	Battery	Charge Time	Catalog MTOW
YQ20	20 L	—	8 L/min	4–6 m	4–9 ha/h, approximately 10–22 ac/h	14S 20 Ah	10–15 min	44 kg / approximately 97 lb
YQ30	30 L	—	8 L/min	5–8 m	10–14 ha/h, approximately 25–35 ac/h	14S 28 Ah	9–12 min	62.9 kg / approximately 139 lb
YQ35	30 L	50 L	8 L/min	6–9 m	10–14 ha/h, approximately 25–35 ac/h	14S 30 Ah	9–12 min	62.7 kg / approximately 138 lb
YQ50	50 L	80 L	16 L/min	8–10 m	30–35 ha/h, approximately 74–86 ac/h	18S 30 Ah	9–12 min	95.5 kg / approximately 211 lb

All figures in this agriculture section are manufacturer-catalog specifications, not ULS performance guarantees. Actual coverage depends on application rate, route, crop, terrain, weather, refill time, battery rotation, crew efficiency, payload, operating restrictions, maintenance and other site conditions. Final specifications, documentation, configuration and availability must be confirmed before purchase.

Cleaning Drone Systems

Tethered Cleaning Platforms for Elevated Surfaces

The catalog lists C10 and C20 cleaning drones with liquid supplied through a hose, high-pressure cleaning configurations, 30–40-minute listed working time, and application concepts for building exteriors and elevated surfaces.

Compact Cleaning System

C10

Lightweight Tethered Cleaning Drone

Catalog net weight 10.9 kg / ≈24 lb

Catalog MTOW 20.9 kg / ≈46 lb

Battery 12S 27 Ah

Catalog working time 30–40 min

Catalog pressure 0–150 bar / 0–2200 psi

Catalog spray flow 15 L/min

Recommended high-pressure height 0–50 m

Catalog wind resistance 10 m/s

Larger Cleaning System

C20

Higher-Pressure Cleaning Platform

Catalog net weight 20.4 kg / ≈45 lb

Catalog MTOW 40.4 kg / ≈89 lb

Battery 14S 46 Ah

Catalog working time 30–40 min

Catalog pressure 0–200 bar / 0–3000 psi

Catalog spray flow 15 L/min

Catalog working height 0–100 m

Catalog wind resistance 10 m/s

Building Facades

Glass, metal panels, cladding, masonry and other exterior surfaces require surface-specific pressure, nozzle, chemical and runoff review.

Solar Arrays

Solar-panel cleaning requires controlled pressure, approved chemistry, suitable water quality, electrical precautions and panel-manufacturer guidance.

Industrial Structures

Tanks, silos, roofs, towers and industrial surfaces require site-specific exclusion zones, access planning and asset-owner approval.

Water and Foam Systems

Fluid compatibility, pump settings, hose management, environmental controls and substance-specific regulations must be reviewed.

RTK and Mission Software

The catalog references RTK-enhanced positioning and automatic cleaning software options for selected configurations.

Ground Support Equipment

A complete system may require a pump, hose, reel, filtration, water supply, treatment equipment, power, safety barriers and spotters.

Cleaning-drone pressure and working-height figures are manufacturer-catalog values. They do not establish that a surface, seal, coating, solar panel, window assembly or structure can safely tolerate those settings. A controlled test area, surface assessment, chemical review, pedestrian exclusion plan, runoff plan and asset-owner approval should precede production work.

Complete Drone Operating System

The Aircraft Is Only One Part of the Operation

A productive commercial program also depends on batteries, charging, payload preparation, communications, trained personnel, maintenance, documentation and safe site control.

Aircraft Frame, propulsion, landing gear and environmental protection

Payload Tank, pump, nozzle, spreader, camera, sensor, tool or cargo

Battery System Flight batteries, chargers, power source and rotation plan

Control & Data Remote control, positioning, telemetry, software and logs

Ground Crew Remote pilot, visual observers, refill, battery and site roles

Compliance Registration, approvals, airspace, substance and site requirements

Commercial Evaluation

Measure Drone Value Against the Current Work Method

There is no universal drone-savings percentage. A useful business case compares the complete drone program with the labor, access equipment, vehicle, chemical, downtime, safety, insurance and production costs of the current process.

COST 01

Labor Hours

Compare total crew size, mobilization, setup, active work, refill, charging, cleanup, documentation and travel time.

COST 02

Access Equipment

Include lifts, scaffolding, rope access, ground vehicles, trailers, ladders, permits, escorts and site closures.

COST 03

Material Use

Track liquid or granular consumption, overlap, drift, runoff, refill losses, cleaning media and application consistency.

COST 04

Downtime and Access

Consider production interruptions, restricted work windows, crop damage, building access, lane closures and customer disruption.

COST 05

Batteries and Charging

Include batteries, chargers, electrical service, generators, replacement cycles, transport, inspection and storage.

COST 06

Training and Compliance

Account for remote-pilot certification, operating approvals, training, documentation, insurance, state licensing and recurring qualification.

COST 07

Maintenance and Spares

Include propellers, motors, pumps, hoses, seals, nozzles, filters, connectors, landing gear and preventive maintenance.

COST 08

Rework and Service Quality

Track missed areas, repeat visits, overspray, uneven coverage, surface damage, customer acceptance and documentation.

Practical ROI Framework

Build the analysis from actual jobs, not a generic percentage. Compare the same acreage, square footage, structure, route, payload, environmental conditions and quality standard.

Annual operating benefit = avoided labor + avoided access equipment + reduced downtime + improved throughput + reduced rework − batteries − maintenance − insurance − training − compliance − financing.

U.S. Operational Planning

Confirm the Regulatory Path Before Committing to the Aircraft

Equipment capability does not create legal operating authority. Aircraft weight, payload, substance, mission, airspace, operating location and end user determine which approvals and rules apply.

General Commercial Drone Operations

Determine whether the operation fits FAA Part 107 or requires another certification or exemption path.
Confirm remote-pilot certification, aircraft registration and aircraft marking.
Verify Remote ID compliance for each registered aircraft or approved alternative.
Check controlled-airspace authorization, local restrictions, temporary flight restrictions and site permissions.
Plan for visual line of sight, observers, operating altitude, speed, weather, lighting and communications.
Evaluate operations over people, moving vehicles, adjacent property and open-air assemblies.

Spraying and Dispensing Operations

Determine whether the substance and mission fall under FAA Part 137.
Review operating weight including the substance being dispensed.
Confirm exemption, aircraft-registration and Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate requirements.
Verify federal, state and local pesticide or applicator licensing requirements.
Use only substances, rates, equipment and methods permitted by the product label.
Document drift, weather, buffer zones, worker protection, records, cleanup and emergency procedures.

Cleaning and Elevated Work Sites

Establish pedestrian, vehicle, property and worker exclusion zones below and around the operating area.
Review hose, pump, electrical, water, chemical, runoff, slip and pressure hazards.
Confirm that the surface, seals, coating and structure can tolerate the selected process.
Coordinate with building ownership, facilities, security, occupants and adjacent property.
Retain appropriate fall-protection and site-safety controls for personnel who still work at height.
Determine whether disinfectants or other dispensed substances create additional FAA or environmental obligations.

Procurement and Equipment Review

Confirm the exact aircraft model, serial numbers, radio equipment and Remote ID configuration.
Review manuals, maintenance intervals, spare parts, firmware, software and technical support.
Confirm battery, charger and electrical-input requirements for the U.S. job site.
Review insurance, customer, public-agency, state, federal or project-specific procurement restrictions.
Verify shipping, lithium-battery transport, packaging and hazardous-material requirements.
Treat marketing specifications as preliminary until supported by final documentation and acceptance testing.

Operator Responsibility

United Lithium Solutions can assist with equipment and project planning, but the purchaser and operator remain responsible for determining and obtaining all required FAA certificates, waivers, exemptions, airspace authorizations, pesticide or chemical licenses, state and local approvals, insurance, site permissions, safety controls and operating procedures.

Battery and Charging Strategy

Flight Time Does Not Equal Daily Throughput

Real operating capacity depends on how quickly the crew can rotate batteries, recharge safely, refill the payload, inspect the aircraft and return to the mission.

Battery Quantity

Determine how many batteries are required to keep the aircraft productive while other packs cool, charge, undergo inspection or remain in reserve.

Charging Power

Confirm charger output, site voltage, phase, circuit capacity, connectors, generator compatibility, extension limits and power-distribution needs.

Temperature Management

Battery temperature affects charging, performance and service life. Define cooling, preheating, shade, environmental protection and operating limits.

Inspection and Tracking

Record battery identity, cycles, condition, voltage balance, damage, storage history, faults and removal-from-service decisions.

Transport and Storage

Plan compliant packaging, vehicle transport, terminal protection, state of charge, secure storage, damaged-battery isolation and emergency response.

Replacement Planning

Include replacement batteries, expected lead time, compatible revisions, charger support and operating reserve in the commercial proposal.

Project Development

From Mission Requirement to Operating Program

Define the Mission

Identify the material, surface, crop, payload, route, quality target, work environment and desired outcome.

Review Compliance

Determine aircraft weight, substance, pilot, airspace, Remote ID, waiver, licensing and site requirements.

Select the Platform

Match payload, flow, pressure, coverage, battery, environmental limits, control system and support equipment.

Plan the Ground System

Define batteries, chargers, pumps, tanks, water, chemicals, generators, transport, spares and crew roles.

Run a Pilot Program

Test on a controlled area, document performance, validate quality, refine settings and confirm customer acceptance.

Deploy and Maintain

Train personnel, establish procedures, maintain records, inspect equipment and review performance continuously.

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Information ULS Needs to Evaluate the Project

Send as much of the following information as possible. The first objective is to determine whether the proposed mission and equipment class are technically and commercially realistic.

Mission and Application

Spraying, spreading, washing, inspection, mapping, coating, transport, public safety or custom payload.

Payload Details

Material, liquid or dry weight, tank capacity, flow, pressure, nozzle, sensor, tool, cargo and center-of-gravity requirements.

Work Area

Acreage, square footage, building height, terrain, crop, structure, route, obstacles and access limitations.

Performance Target

Required throughput, coverage rate, pressure, application rate, image quality, payload range or operating duration.

Operating Environment

Temperature, wind, altitude, dust, moisture, salt, chemicals, electromagnetic conditions, daylight and nearby people.

Battery and Power

Desired operating hours, charger power, available voltage, generator use, battery quantity and field charging plan.

Project Location

City, state, airspace, controlled airport proximity, public or private site, property permissions and operating dates.

Commercial Requirements

Quantity, target budget, delivery date, training, spares, warranty, documentation, financing and ongoing support.

Commercial Drone Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I legally use a drone for paid commercial work in the United States?

Many paid or business operations with small drones are conducted under FAA Part 107, but the correct pathway depends on aircraft weight, payload, mission and operating conditions. The remote pilot, aircraft registration, Remote ID, airspace and any required waivers or authorizations must be addressed before operation.

Does spraying with a drone require more than a Part 107 certificate?

Frequently, yes. FAA Part 137 governs covered agricultural dispensing operations. Depending on aircraft weight and the substance, the operator may need exemptions, aircraft registration through the appropriate pathway, an Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate, state pesticide credentials and other approvals.

Are the YQ20, YQ30, YQ35 and YQ50 under 55 pounds?

Their manufacturer-listed maximum takeoff weights exceed 55 pounds. The YQ20 catalog net weight is close to 55 pounds before a full liquid payload, while the larger models are already above 55 pounds at the listed aircraft weight. The final operating configuration must be reviewed against the FAA weight and certification pathway.

Can a cleaning drone eliminate the need for scaffolding or rope access?

It may reduce or replace some elevated work tasks, but not every task or building condition. Setup, inspection, hose management, maintenance, spotters and other work may still expose personnel to hazards. The employer remains responsible for fall protection and all other applicable site-safety requirements.

Can the cleaning drones be used on solar panels?

Potentially, but the high-pressure settings listed for facade cleaning should not automatically be used on solar modules. The process must be adapted to panel construction, coatings, seals, wiring, water quality, temperature, approved chemistry, warranty requirements and the solar asset owner’s procedures.

Does catalog flight range override visual-line-of-sight rules?

No. A manufacturer’s communications or flying-radius specification describes equipment capability, not operating authority. The remote pilot must comply with applicable visual-line-of-sight, airspace, waiver and operational requirements.

How many batteries are needed for a full day of work?

That depends on flight time, charge time, battery cooling, payload refill time, charger quantity, available electrical power, mission distance, reserve requirements and operating temperature. A production plan should model the full battery rotation rather than relying only on one listed flight time.

Are the catalog coverage rates guaranteed?

No. They are manufacturer-listed reference figures. Actual output depends on route, application rate, payload, refill and charging logistics, crew productivity, weather, terrain, crop, height, regulatory limitations and maintenance.

Can ULS supply custom drone batteries or charging support?

ULS can review battery, charger, connector, voltage, capacity, current, communication, replacement and lifecycle requirements as part of a qualified commercial drone project. Any substitute or custom battery must be technically compatible with the aircraft and supported by appropriate engineering and operating documentation.

Can ULS quote painting, heavy-lift, transport or firefighting drones?

ULS can review the mission and determine whether an appropriate manufacturer configuration is available. These applications are project-specific and require detailed payload, safety, regulatory, environmental and operational evaluation before a product recommendation can be made.

Commercial Drone Project Assessment

Tell Us the Mission. We’ll Help Define the System.

Send United Lithium Solutions the application, payload, work area, required throughput, operating conditions, project location, battery and charging needs, target quantity and delivery timeline. We will use the information to identify the correct equipment class and next step.

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Product specifications are preliminary manufacturer-catalog information and must be confirmed before purchase. ULS does not represent that a particular aircraft, payload or operation is approved for a specific U.S. mission. The purchaser and operator are responsible for all required certification, registration, Remote ID, airspace authorization, waivers, exemptions, agricultural certificates, chemical licensing, insurance, site permissions and safe operating procedures.