Drone Nerds Introduces ABZ Innovation C30 High-Pressure Cleaning Drone to Enterprise Portfolio

ABZ Innovation's new industrial cleaning drone expands Drone Nerds' offerings for infrastructure maintenance and facility cleaning applications

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XTI Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq: XTIA) ("XTI Aerospace," "XTI" or the "Company"), an aerospace and advanced technology platform and parent company of Drone Nerds, LLC ("Drone Nerds"), a drone solutions platform serving commercial, enterprise and government customers, today announced the addition of the new ABZ Innovation C30 high-pressure cleaning drone to Drone Nerds' enterprise solutions portfolio.

Developed by ABZ Innovation, the C30 is designed for industrial cleaning and surface maintenance applications involving buildings, infrastructure, heavy machinery, and other difficult-to-access surfaces.

The C30 is an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that works with compatible ground-based pressure washing equipment to deliver a high-pressure water jet to elevated surfaces. The platform provides an additional approach to cleaning tasks that may otherwise involve scaffolding, industrial rope access or other access equipment, depending on site conditions and project requirements.

"The C30 strengthens Drone Nerds' position in industrial cleaning and broadens our ability to serve enterprise customers managing critical infrastructure," said Jeremy Schneiderman, CEO of Drone Nerds. "Our strategy is to deliver end-to-end solutions that combine specialized aircraft, compatible ground equipment, training, and ongoing support to help customers build and scale their drone cleaning operations."

High-Pressure Aerial Cleaning for Industrial Applications

The C30 operates with specially adapted ground-based washing equipment. ABZ Innovation's technical overview identifies two recommended ground equipment configurations, allowing the system to be configured according to the cleaning task and surface requirements.

Key specifications and intended applications include:

• Ground Equipment Configurations: ABZ Innovation recommends specially adapted ground washing equipment operating at approximately 7,250 pounds per square inch (psi), equivalent to 500 bar, with a water flow rate of approximately 7.9 gallons per minute (30 liters per minute). A smaller configuration operates at approximately 7,250 psi (500 bar) with a flow rate of approximately 4 gallons per minute (15 liters per minute). These specifications refer to the ground washing equipment; actual delivery at the nozzle depends on the complete system configuration.
• Radar-Assisted Surface Tracking: According to ABZ Innovation, the C30 incorporates an integrated radar system for surface tracking during cleaning operations.
• Industrial Surface Maintenance: Intended applications include cleaning steel frameworks, bridges, industrial building exteriors, silos, tanks and piping.
• Surface Preparation: ABZ Innovation identifies paint, coating and rust removal among the system's intended applications, subject to appropriate equipment settings and surface suitability.
• Heavy Equipment Cleaning: Intended applications include cleaning excavators, mining equipment, industrial cranes, concrete and formwork.
• Heated-Water Cleaning: ABZ Innovation describes compatible ground equipment capable of supplying heated water for cleaning applications involving oily and greasy residues.

Operating pressure, water flow, nozzles and water temperature must be selected according to the surface and cleaning objective. Actual cleaning results depend on the complete system configuration, surface characteristics, deposits, operating parameters, and environmental conditions.

Availability

For information about the ABZ Innovation C30, including availability, compatible equipment configurations, and pricing, customers can contact Drone Nerds' enterprise team.

For more information, visit enterprise.dronenerds.com.

About XTI Aerospace, Inc.
XTI Aerospace, Inc. ("XTI") (Nasdaq: XTIA) is focused on building a leading platform for commercial and government drone adoption in the growing unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS") industry. Through its subsidiary, Drone Nerds, LLC, XTI supports enterprise and government customers in sectors including public safety, agriculture, construction, and energy across the drone program lifecycle, from hardware sourcing and deployment to training, service, repair, and the proprietary Always Flying™ program. Its established U.S. customer base and reputation as a trusted solutions provider position the company as a go-to-market partner for drone manufacturers and software developers seeking to scale in the domestic market.

For more information about XTI, please visit xtiaerospace.com and follow XTI on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and YouTube.

About Drone Nerds
Drone Nerds, LLC, a subsidiary of XTI Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq: XTIA), provides comprehensive drone solutions for enterprise, private and recreational needs. Established in 2014, Drone Nerds focuses on helping customers deploy the right UAS solutions for their unique operational requirements. Through its proprietary Always Flying™ program, Drone Nerds focuses on delivering enhanced reliability and assurance for enterprise implementations across industry verticals, including public safety, government, agriculture, construction, insurance, energy, inspection, and more.

For more information, visit enterprise.dronenerds.com.

About ABZ Innovation

ABZ Innovation is a Hungary-based developer and manufacturer of premium agricultural and industrial drones, delivering precision spraying, granular spreading, and industrial cleaning solutions backed by comprehensive after-sales service and training. With a presence in more than 40 countries, ABZ Innovation is recognized as one of Europe’s leading drone technology companies.

For more information, visit abzinnovation.com.

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