Drones Meet the Destroyer: Apellix Power Washing Drone Live at the USS Orleck
Watch the world's most widely deployed commercial cleaning drone in action — live at Jacksonville's historic Navy destroyer.
Description:
Join Apellix for a live flight demonstration of the Apellix Blue Power Wash Drone, our NDAA-compliant power wash drone, cleaning the USS Orleck — the historic U.S. Navy destroyer docked in downtown Jacksonville.
There's no better backdrop. The Orleck served in three wars and now requires the same kind of demanding exterior maintenance faced by ships, ports, and industrial facilities everywhere. You'll see firsthand how Apellix drones take on that work: cleaning at height, over water, without scaffolding, lifts, or putting workers in harm's way.
The Apellix Power Wash Drone is the most widely deployed commercial cleaning drone worldwide, with active operators in 21 countries across 5 continents as of 2026. Founded in 2014, Apellix designs and manufactures autonomous drones for power washing, spray painting, inspection, and building maintenance. Our systems are National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliant, flown by the U.S. Army, and built by a team that proudly employs disabled veterans.
What you'll see:
Live power washing flight demo on the USS Orleck
Apellix Blue up close: NDAA-compliant hardware, tethered power and fluid delivery, and software-controlled precision
Q&A with the Apellix team on applications for maritime, defense, industrial, and commercial property maintenance
Who should attend:
Contractors, facility and property managers, ship repair and maritime maintenance professionals, defense and government stakeholders, and anyone curious about the future of cleaning drones.
Event details:
📍 USS Orleck Naval Museum, 610 E. Bay Street, Jacksonville, FL
🗓 September 24, 12-2pm
Attendance is free, but space is limited — please register to reserve your spot.
Reserve your spot to see the world's leading cleaning drone fly — live on a Navy destroyer.