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Autel Robotics

Lace folds a 3D printed drone into a backpack

Lace is a large format quadcopter frame that folds down small enough to fit in a backpack, while keeping the look and function of modern foldable

Rafael SuárezJan 20

DJI

College of DuPage Wins $4M for Drone Training

The College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, has been awarded $4 million in federal funding to expand its aviation and drone education programs, a move aimed squarely at fixing growing workforce shortages across the U.S. aviation sector, as Aviation Web reports. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement…

Rafael SuárezJan 15

Drones for Good

How SHARK Uses Drones To Fight Animal Cruelty

Those early drones were rough. Cameras shook. Batteries died fast. But SHARK kept improving as drones improved. German models helped first

Rafael SuárezNov 30

Police

Oak Brook Police Deploy Illinois’ First Fully Autonomous Drone as First Responder

Cutting-edge unmanned aircraft technology has arrived in suburban Chicago, with the Oak Brook Police Department becoming the first in Illinois to launch a fully autonomous drone as a first responder tool. According to a WLS report, the drone—developed by Flock Safety—can respond faster than patrol cars across the village, raising both public safety potential and…

Haye KestelooAug 17

Search & Rescue

7 Days in the Cold: Thermal Drone Locates Missing Bernese Mountain Dog

A thermal drone deployment led to the successful rescue of a missing Bernese Mountain Dog in Crystal Lake, Illinois, demonstrating the growing importance of drone technology in search and rescue operations. The two-year-old dog named Charlie was discovered on Sunday after spending nearly seven days exposed to winter conditions, having survived despite sustaining injuries from…

Haye KestelooJan 7

United States

20-Year-Old Entrepreneur Revolutionizes Agriculture with Drone Spraying Service in Illinois

A young entrepreneur in rural Cass County, Illinois, is transforming agricultural spraying operations with his drone business. Isaac Strubbe, at just 20 years old, runs Strubbe Drone Spraying LLC, offering precision chemical application services while also serving as a DJI dealer, according to a report from the Journal-Courier. From Farm Kid to Drone Expert After…

Haye KestelooOct 27

Amazon

Amazon’s Phoenix Drone Delivery Plans Part of Larger Retail Strategy

Amazon is gearing up to launch drone delivery in Phoenix’s West Valley as part of its expanding presence in the Arizona metro area, according to recent reporting from Supermarket News. Drone Delivery Coming to West Valley The retail giant’s ambitious plans for drone delivery in Phoenix’s West Valley are set to take flight before the…

Haye KestelooOct 23

Missouri

Drones Take Flight in Missouri Hunting: Game-Changer or Ethical Dilemma?

Missouri hunters are embracing a new tool in their arsenal: drones. According to a recent report by KSDK, the state has updated its Wildlife Code to allow the use of thermal drones for recovering wounded deer, turkey, elk, and black bear during their respective hunting seasons. From Buck Fever to High-Tech Recovery Hunting’s not always…

Haye KestelooOct 17

Illinois

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