Abstract: 1. Method for controlling a flying body for cleaning surfaces 2.1. Flying bodies can cover large distances between arrangements of smooth and curved surfaces without requiring manual manipulation. This reduces personnel requirements and enables large surfaces to be maintained, for example solar power stations, in a fully automated manner. 2.2. The method for controlling a flying body for cleaning surfaces consists of detecting the surrounding surfaces of an object to be cleaned, directing the flying body with respect thereto and structuring the flight path. As a result, the surface can be cleaned particularly efficiently and, if needed, worked on further. 2.3. Said method for controlling a flying object for cleaning surfaces is suitable for use on glass facades or on solar power stations, particularly in arid regions.

Abstract: 1. Method for controlling a flying body for cleaning surfaces 2.1. Flying bodies can cover large distances between arrangements of smooth and curved surfaces without requiring manual manipulation. This reduces personnel requirements and enables large surfaces to be maintained, for example solar power stations, in a fully automated manner. 2.2. The method for controlling a flying body for cleaning surfaces consists of detecting the surrounding surfaces of an object to be cleaned, directing the flying body with respect thereto and structuring the flight path. As a result, the surface can be cleaned particularly efficiently and, if needed, worked on further. 2.3. Said method for controlling a flying object for cleaning surfaces is suitable for use on glass facades or on solar power stations, particularly in arid regions.

Abstract: The invention relates to flying robots which can cover large distances between arrangements of smooth or curved surfaces without requiring manual redeployment. This reduces the need for personnel and allows fully-automated maintenance of large surfaces, for example, solar power stations. The flying robot consists of a drive unit having at least two rotors, and is attached to a cleaning module. This comprises a brush, as well as solar cells on one side, and electrodes for receiving current on the other. The flying robot is suitable for use on solar power station, both photovoltaic and photo-reflective. The design of the cleaning module allows the flying robot to charge itself using sunlight or undergo a quick charge using electrodes.