Project Showcase: Launching Singapore's First Commercial Hydro-Jetting Drone Operation

The milestone "First Hydro Jetting Drone Operations in Singapore Now Live" marks a turning point for the industrial services sector in the region. Here's how we turned innovation into a real-world solution.

The Challenge: High-Risk, High-Cost Cleaning of Critical Infrastructure

A major petrochemical plant on Jurong Island needed to clean an admin building before an inspection. Traditional methods posed several major issues:

• Undue Safety Risks — Scaffold erection would expose workers to significant fall hazards.

• High Costs — Designing, building, and removing scaffolding would be labor- and cost-intensive.

• Extended Downtime — Manual methods would take over two weeks and partially obstruct busy traffic/walkways.

The client wanted something faster, safer, and more cost effective.

The ARIAS Solution: Pioneering Robotic Precision

We deployed Singapore's first commercial hydro-jetting drone — purpose-built for this job.

Our 3-phase execution strategy:

1. Digital Twin & Planning
   A LiDAR-equipped drone scanned the processing tower to create a 3D model. Our engineers mapped optimal flight paths with 100% coverage and no collision risk.

2. Safe, Robotic Cleaning
   The hydro-jetting drone was operated remotely. Our high-pressure jets removed years of grime. No human had to work at height — drastically enhancing safety.

3. Real-Time Verification
   Live video feeds allowed our team and the client’s engineers to verify the progress and sign off with confidence.

Results That Speak for Themselves

• 70% Faster Turnaround — Project completed in just 2 days (vs 10+ days traditionally)

• 45% Lower Cost — No scaffolding or extended downtime

• 100% Elimination of Work-at-Height Risk — Over 200 man-hours of risky work removed

"The hydro-jetting drone was a game-changer. It accessed and cleaned areas that would have been a nightmare with scaffolding, saving us significant downtime and cost during our critical plant turnaround. ARIAS delivered a truly innovative and efficient solution."
— Operations Manager, Jurong Island Petrochemical Plant