ABZ Innovation launches industrial cleaning drone that reaches 120 meters

ABZ Innovation unveiled the C30, a European-built water jetting drone designed to clean steel structures, tanks, silos and wind turbines without scaffolding, cranes or rope access. The company says the system can deliver up to 500 bar of pressure and will be available in more than 40 countries.

Why it matters: - The C30 targets high-risk cleaning jobs that usually require scaffolding, cranes or rope access. - ABZ Innovation is pitching the drone as a faster alternative for industrial maintenance at height. - The system is designed for steel structures, tanks, silos, wind turbine blades and industrial facades.

What happened: - ABZ Innovation launched the C30, an industrial water jetting drone, on October 23, 2026. - The company says the drone is built for heavy-duty cleaning work at height. - The C30 combines with dedicated ground equipment to deliver up to 500 bar of system pressure and up to 30 liters of water per minute. - The drone can clean surfaces up to 120 meters high.

The details: - The C30 was tested at an active industrial site in Visonta, Hungary. - On a 600 m² facade with an estimated 30 years of bonded carbon, the drone finished the job in less than one working day. - A scaffolding contractor had quoted roughly a week for the same surface. - The system uses water alone for that test case. - ABZ Innovation says the cleaning principle is simple: pressure breaks dirt loose, and flow carries it away. - The company says the combination can deliver up to four times the cleaning performance. - In most jobs, no detergent is needed. - For oil, fuel and grease, the system runs hot water at 70–80°C. - Radar-based distance control keeps the cleaning distance constant. - The sealed airframe is built to withstand spray and humidity. - Two configurations are available: Compact at 500 bar and 15 l/min, and Maximum Industrial at 500 bar and 30 l/min. - The configurations cover heavy machinery, paint removal, steel structures, tanks and wind turbines. - The C30 joins ABZ Innovation’s C-Series alongside the EU C5-certified C10. - The C10 remains the precision tool for glass, facades, roofs and solar panels up to 60 meters.

Between the lines: - ABZ Innovation is broadening its drone lineup from precision cleaning to heavier industrial work. - The launch suggests a push to replace slower, labor-intensive access methods with a flying system that can do the work from the air. - The company is also using the C30 to strengthen its position in industrial services, not just agricultural drones.

What's next: - The C30 is available to order now through ABZ Innovation distribution and service partners in more than 40 countries. - Purchases include operator training, spare parts and long-term technical support. - ABZ Innovation says the drone is manufactured at its new facility in Szentendre, one of Europe’s largest civilian drone production sites. - North American audiences can see the C30 at ElevateUAV 2026 in Florida on November 17–18. - More information is available at the company’s website. - The company also provided a press kit with specifications, images and video.