Industry Standards
A shared operating baseline.
Our standards are developed with practitioners and reviewed annually. They define the minimum expectations for safe, insurable, professional drone cleaning work.
- DCR-OP-01
Operational Safety Standard
Pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight operations on commercial sites.
- DCR-EQ-01
Equipment & Maintenance Standard
Drone platforms, pumps, fluid lines, payloads, and field maintenance.
- DCR-WQ-01
Water Quality & Chemistry Standard
Approved chemistries, purification, and surface compatibility.
- DCR-CL-01
Client Engagement Standard
Scoping, documentation, deliverables, and incident reporting.
- DCR-IN-01
Insurance & Risk Standard
Coverage minimums, certificate of insurance, and risk transfer.
- DCR-CE-01
Continuing Education Standard
Annual hours, renewal, and instructor accreditation.
| Code | Standard | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| DCR-OP-01 | Operational Safety Standard | Pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight operations on commercial sites. |
| DCR-EQ-01 | Equipment & Maintenance Standard | Drone platforms, pumps, fluid lines, payloads, and field maintenance. |
| DCR-WQ-01 | Water Quality & Chemistry Standard | Approved chemistries, purification, and surface compatibility. |
| DCR-CL-01 | Client Engagement Standard | Scoping, documentation, deliverables, and incident reporting. |
| DCR-IN-01 | Insurance & Risk Standard | Coverage minimums, certificate of insurance, and risk transfer. |
| DCR-CE-01 | Continuing Education Standard | Annual hours, renewal, and instructor accreditation. |
Full standard documents are available to DCR members via the Resource Library.

