SkyPSI CEO Discusses Building a Drone Cleaning Business on the Drone Radio Show

Vic Pellicano, founder and CEO of the US company SkyPSI, appeared on the Drone Radio Show, a programme covering the drone industry. He discussed how entrepreneurs can build commercial cleaning businesses using specialised drones, and talked about the role of artificial intelligence and robotics in the field. The episode was published by the industry outlet DroneLife.

What SkyPSI offers

SkyPSI helps entrepreneurs and commercial cleaning operators build businesses using drones and other advanced technologies. The company is not only an equipment supplier. Through its Operator Plus software platform, operators can identify potential customers, evaluate commercial properties, prepare bids and pursue new business opportunities. Together with specialised cleaning drones, training and business support, the aim is to make commercial drone cleaning more accessible to independent operators.

Pellicano's background

Pellicano grew up in a working-class family outside Chicago and was the first in his family to attend college. He earned degrees in computer science and mathematics and also attended law school. After significant personal and financial hardships, including a period of homelessness, he built a software company that was later acquired by Oracle. He subsequently became an investor in the drone industry and served as president of Lucid Bots, a company specialising in commercial cleaning robots.

Topics of the episode

In the episode, Pellicano talks about the growing market for commercial drone cleaning, the economics of starting and running a drone-cleaning business, how SkyPSI helps entrepreneurs find customers and win contracts, and why he believes robotics could become a powerful tool for the next generation of independent business owners. His stated focus is helping blue-collar workers and aspiring entrepreneurs use robotics and artificial intelligence to create opportunities for themselves and their families.