Apellix to Host Live Autonomous Cleaning Drone Demonstration at Pepperdine University July 25

Pressure washing contractors and facility professionals invited to watch, and FLY, the Apellix Cleaning Drone

 

 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — June 12, 2026 — Apellix, the Jacksonville-based manufacturer of autonomous drones, will host an exclusive live demonstration of its Power Wash Drone at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The event is open to cleaning contractors, facility managers, and exterior maintenance professionals, with limited space available.

Attendance is free, but registration is required. Reserve a spot at https://luma.com/hvtoh4ew.

Set against Pepperdine’s iconic Malibu campus overlooking the Pacific, the demonstration will give attendees a first-hand look at how drone-based soft washing and power washing eliminates the need for scaffolding, lifts, and ladders when cleaning at height. Attendees will watch the Apellix Power Wash Drone clean the Pepperdine Business School in real time and then can take the controls themselves for hands-on, guided flight sessions alongside the Apellix team.

“Working at height shouldn’t mean putting people at height,” said Robert Dahlstrom, CEO of Apellix. “As a Scripps College and Berkeley Law graduate, I am thrilled to return to California and partner with Pepperdine. When Pepperdine asked us to come to their picturesque campus for a drone demo, the answer was an immediate yes,” said Grace Dahlstrom, Chief of Staff of Apellix.

The Apellix Power Wash Drone is NDAA-compliant, American-made, and the only cleaning drone certified and flown by the U.S. Army. It is designed for exterior cleaning, from commercial buildings, windows, residential roofs, solar panels, and stadiums.  Click here to read a case study for how an Apellix drone cleaned the Raymond James Headquarters in 11 hours as opposed to the 11 days required in conventional methods.

The Pepperdine x Apellix July 25 Autonomous Drone Cleaning Demo Includes:

• Live demonstration of the Apellix drone cleaning campus exteriors
• Live demonstration of Apellix Intelligence (AI) autonomous cleaning features, including AirShift and AirTrace
• Hands-on, guided flight time for attendees
• Insights: how drone cleaning reduces labor costs, downtime, and liability while opening new service revenue
• Straight talk on getting started: financing, training, support, and what it takes to add drone cleaning to an existing operation
• Q&A with the Apellix team
• Networking with operators, facility leaders, and innovators across the cleaning and maintenance industry

The event is designed for anyone who cleans building exteriors, pressure washing and soft washing contractors, window cleaning companies, facility and campus maintenance teams, and solar panel service providers.

Pepperdine x Apellix July 25 Autonomous Drone Cleaning Demo Event Details:

• What: An Exclusive Apellix Autonomous Cleaning Drone Demo at Pepperdine
• When: Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 10 – noon
• Where: Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90263
• Cost: Free; registration required and subject to approval
• RSVP: https://luma.com/hvtoh4ew

About Apellix

Apellix designs and manufactures autonomous drones for power washing, spray painting, inspection, and building maintenance. Apellix’ Power Wash Drone is the most widely deployed commercial cleaning drone worldwide, with active operators in 21 countries and 5 continents as of mid-2026. The Company was founded in Jacksonville, Florida in 2014 and is 100% made and manufactured in the USA. Apellix has National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliant options, employs disabled veterans, and is flown by the U.S. Army. Learn more at https://www.apellix.com

About Pepperdine

Pepperdine University is a private Christian university founded in 1937 and located on an 830-acre campus in Malibu, California, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The University enrolls approximately 10,000 students across five schools: Seaver College, the Caruso School of Law, the Graziadio Business School, the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, and the School of Public Policy. Consistently ranked among the most beautiful campuses in the United States, Pepperdine is committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and to preparing students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. Learn more at https://www.pepperdine.edu