Flyby Shine Presents: A Drone Cleaning Show

Safety, drone cleaning, facility management, commercial exterior cleaning and risk reduction are at the center of this Season 2 opener of Flyby Shine Presents: A Drone Cleaning Show.

In this episode, Ric McCluskey and co-host Jarod Dillon unpack a sales point that is easy to miss: safety is not just an operational feature. It is one of the strongest ways to explain the value of drone-powered exterior cleaning to facility managers, property managers and commercial property owners.

Most companies say they care about safety. They may be right. But there is a better way to communicate it.

Ric and Jarod talk through what changes when safety becomes part of the customer’s business case: fewer people in dangerous positions, fewer lift and scaffolding concerns, reduced disruption, better documentation and a clearer conversation with decision-makers.

This episode is about moving beyond “we can do the job safely” and learning how to explain why a safer method changes the entire decision.

Flyby Shine is a commercial exterior cleaning company using drone-powered cleaning to help facilities, campuses and commercial properties reduce unnecessary risk while still getting professional results.

Learn more about Flyby Shine:

https://www.flybyshine.com

Listen to Flyby Shine Presents: A Drone Cleaning Show:

https://music.amazon.com/es-us/podcasts/98473502-5960-4ef2-a94f-ed510f1d0258/flyby-shine-presents-a-drone-cleaning-show

Gear and tools we use:

https://flyby-amazon-public-xc7v.vercel.app/

New book: Mastering Drone-Based Exterior Cleaning

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H148FF27?&linkCode=ll2&tag=fbs2026-20&linkId=0feb1381ffcb0ea12e539cdb4b2475b3&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Digital products:

https://flybyshine.gumroad.com/l/yuitax

In this episode of Flyby Shine Presents: A Drone Cleaning Show, Ric McCluskey looks at how AI could change drone cleaning operations in practical ways, not just in theory.

The conversation focuses on where AI may actually help commercial drone operators: inspections, planning, estimating, documentation, workflow automation and faster jobsite decisions. Ric also breaks down where operator judgment still matters, where hype can get in the way, and what drone cleaners should pay attention to if they want to stay competitive as AI tools improve.

If you run a drone cleaning business or are building one, this episode is about understanding where AI can create real leverage in safety, speed, consistency and back-end operations.

Gear and jobsite tools:
https://flyby-amazon-public-xc7v.vercel.app/

Books:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCJHNRJB?binding=kindle_edition&ref_=ast_author_bsi

Learn more:
https://www.flybyshine.com

In this episode of Flyby Shine Presents: A Drone Cleaning Show, Ric McCluskey looks at what tighter FAA scrutiny could mean for drone cleaning operators and why jobsite control and redundancy matter before enforcement ever becomes a problem.

This conversation covers airspace discipline, documentation, inspection-ready workflows, backup systems and the difference between professional operations and hobby-level shortcuts. Ric explains why commercial drone cleaning companies need systems that can hold up under scrutiny while still protecting uptime on active jobsites.

If you operate drones commercially or are building a drone cleaning business, this episode is about preparation, compliance and creating operations that can survive real-world pressure.

Gear and jobsite tools:
https://flyby-amazon-public-xc7v.vercel.app/

Books:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCJHNRJB?binding=kindle_edition&ref_=ast_author_bsi

Learn more:
https://www.flybyshine.com

Hosted by Ric McCluskey, founder of Flyby Shine, with co-host Jarod Dillon, this episode breaks down the real tools and gear we use to maintain our systems, reduce downtime and shorten work stoppages in commercial drone cleaning. Most jobs do not shut down because of the drone itself. They shut down because of small gear failures. We cover the equipment decisions that keep professional operations moving.

Products discussed:

AG-LITE Ultra-Light Discharge Hose

https://www.amazon.com/AG-LITE-BSALONE100-Ultra-Light-Strength-Polyester/dp/B07CZXJ2ZK?linkCode=ll2&tag=fbs2026-20

PACK Battery Straps

https://www.amazon.com/PACK-Straps-Batteries-Camera-Products/dp/B019QXU380?linkCode=ll2&tag=fbs2026-20

TDRSUPER Diaphragm Chemical Transfer Pump

https://www.amazon.com/TDRSUPER-Diaphragm-Self-priming-Industrial-540B-White/dp/B0B2J9W42B?linkCode=ll2&tag=fbs2026-20

Sodium Thiosulfate Crystals (Bleach Neutralizer)

https://www.amazon.com/Sodium-Thiosulfate-Crystals-99-5-Grams/dp/B00JERVY5A?linkCode=ll2&tag=fbs2026-20

Gear hub:

https://flyby-amazon-public-xc7v.vercel.app/

Books:

https://www.amazon.com/Ric-McCluskey/e/B0GD2F7DSN

Flyby Shine:

https://www.flybyshine.com

In this episode of Flyby Shine Presents: A Drone Cleaning Show, Ric McCluskey and co-host Jarod Dillon break down drone window cleaning the way it actually works in the field.

Most people think window cleaning is just pure water and a steady flight. The truth is the outcome is decided before you ever take off. We walk through pre-job stain identification, why coastal salt haze is not the same as hard water mineral deposits and how misdiagnosing the glass can turn a simple cleaning into a restoration expectation that makes you look incompetent.

You will also hear why windows push the upper limits of a drone cleaning system, how building layout and staging zones change everything, why we chase shade and avoid direct sun, and a practical trick that can improve stability and efficiency by supporting hoses along the flight path.

If you manage facilities or operate a drone cleaning business, this episode will help you set the right expectations, protect your reputation and deliver a cleaner result without surprises.

Gear and jobsite tools:
https://flyby-amazon-public-xc7v.vercel.app/

Books:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCJHNRJB?binding=kindle_edition&ref_=ast_author_bsi

Learn more:
https://www.flybyshine.com

In this episode of Flyby Shine Presents: A Show About Drone Cleaning, Ric McCluskey is joined by co-host Jared to break down drone window cleaning the way it actually works in the field.

Most people think window “cleaning” is just pure water and a steady flight. The truth is the outcome is decided before you ever take off. We walk through pre-job stain identification, why coastal salt haze is not the same as hard water mineral deposits, and how misdiagnosing the glass can turn a simple cleaning into a “restoration” expectation that will make you look incompetent.

You’ll also hear why windows tend to push the upper limits of a drone cleaning system, how building layout and staging zones change everything, why we chase shade and run from the sun, and a practical trick that can improve stability and efficiency by supporting hoses along the flight path.

If you manage facilities or you operate a drone cleaning business, this episode will help you set the right expectations, protect your reputation, and deliver a cleaner result without surprises.

Gear and jobsite tools: https://flyby-amazon-public-xc7v.vercel.app/

Books: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCJHNRJB?binding=kindle_edition&ref_=ast_author_bsi

Learn more: www.flybyshine.com

In this episode of Flyby Shine Presents: A Drone Cleaning Show, Ric McCluskey introduces co-host Jarod Dillon and breaks down a practical safety issue every drone cleaning operator needs to understand: documentation before the job starts.

Ric and Jarod talk through SDS files, visual records, video footage, caution tape, hazard communication and jobsite control. The conversation focuses on how strong documentation helps protect the crew, the customer and the business when commercial exterior cleaning work is happening in public or high-traffic areas.

Useful for drone cleaning contractors, facility managers, property managers and commercial property owners who want cleaner jobsite safety practices without unnecessary complexity.

In this episode of Flyby Shine Presents: A Drone Cleaning Show, Ric McCluskey takes listeners behind the scenes of a commercial cleaning job at Alcorn State University involving Lucid Bots, Prosoco and Lucid's new power tether system.

This episode breaks down what it meant to be the first company to fly the power tether on a real commercial site, how the setup affected runtime, safety and efficiency, and why elevated concrete cleaning creates different decisions than brick or standard building washing.

Ric also explains why material identification matters, how partner selection can change the outcome of a project, and what facility managers and drone cleaning operators should be paying attention to when new tools enter the field.

If you work in commercial exterior cleaning, facility management or drone operations, this episode gives practical context around runtime, jobsite planning, coatings, equipment selection and real-world drone cleaning execution.

Gear and jobsite tools:
https://flyby-amazon-public-xc7v.vercel.app/

Books:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCJHNRJB?binding=kindle_edition&ref_=ast_author_bsi

Learn more:
https://www.flybyshine.com

In this first episode of Flyby Shine Presents: A Drone Cleaning Show, Ric McCluskey lays out the core reality behind commercial exterior cleaning risk and why drone-powered cleaning changes the equation.

Most injuries in exterior maintenance do not happen during rare emergencies. They happen during routine work that crews and property owners have normalized over time. This episode explains where that risk actually comes from, why traditional methods create unnecessary exposure, and how drone cleaning can remove people, lifts and liability from high-risk work while still producing professional results.

Ric also breaks down the business case for safer exterior cleaning, the operational tradeoffs property owners should understand, and what listeners can expect from the rest of the show as Flyby Shine documents real-world jobs, decisions and lessons from the field.

If you manage facilities, own commercial property or work in drone-powered exterior cleaning, this episode is the foundation for understanding how safety, cost and job planning intersect in the real world.

Gear and jobsite tools:
https://flyby-amazon-public-xc7v.vercel.app/

Books:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCJHNRJB?binding=kindle_edition&ref_=ast_author_bsi

Learn more:
https://www.flybyshine.com