Windows
Commercial
- Surface:
- Curtainwall, storefront, mid-rise glass
- Method:
- Ground-based DI water, aerial delivery
- Result:
- Spot-free, no swing stage
32.7157°N 117.1611°W
Services
Solar Panels
Residential and commercial
- Surface:
- Rooftop arrays, ground mounts, commercial canopies
- Method:
- Pure water, no panel contact
- Result:
- Soiling removed, no walking the array
Building Facades
Commercial
- Surface:
- Stucco, concrete, composite panel, metal
- Method:
- Controlled application, contained runoff
- Result:
- Cleaned to height without scaffolding
The Process
Flight Path
01
Assess
Property Assessment
02
Plan
Flight Planning & Logistics
LAANC Clearance03
Execute
On-site cleaning
BMP Containment04
Document
Before/after report
Service Area
San Diego County
Altamar operates across San Diego County, with every flight planned around the region's controlled airspace.
Airspace Awareness
- Class B Shelf — San Diego Intl
- Class C Shelf — Miramar
- Class D Shelf — Palomar, Gillespie, Montgomery
Comparison
Drone Advantage
No parking closure
Yes DroneNo LiftNo tenant notice
Yes DroneNo LiftRoof/ladder access needed
No DroneYes LiftMS4 containment included
Yes DroneNot applicable LiftNo scaffold permit
Yes DroneNo LiftReduced fall exposure
Yes DroneNo Lift
About
Altamar Drone Technologies
- FAA Part 107:
- #5297944
- Aviation Liability:
- $1M per occurrence
- Carrier:
- Global Aerospace
Practice — MS4 / BMP Containment
Altamar Drone Technologies is owner-operated, based in San Diego. The full story is on the About page.
FAQ
Questions, Answered
01Is drone cleaning as effective as manual washing?
Yes for the surfaces we service — the aircraft delivers the same deionized-water, contact-optional cleaning method as ground equipment, without the access constraints of a ladder or a lift.
02What happens if the drone loses signal mid-job?
Every job is flown within visual line of sight by a Part 107 certified pilot who maintains direct control throughout. Commercial drone operations are required to follow FAA procedures for handling a lost connection, and the pilot — not the aircraft — remains responsible for the flight at every stage.
03Can you fly near controlled airspace?
San Diego County includes controlled airspace around San Diego International, MCAS Miramar, and several general aviation airports. Flights in controlled airspace require LAANC authorization requested for that specific area and time window — it isn't a standing clearance. Every job is planned around this before the aircraft leaves the ground.
04How is stormwater runoff handled?
Every job involving surfactants near a storm drain follows MS4 stormwater best-practice containment. This is an operating practice, not a certification, and it's built into how each job near a drain is planned.