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Police

Signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the law, which took effect immediately, allows local police to use drones at outdoor, government-hosted events,...

Haye KestelooJun 25

Police

In a bid to bolster public safety, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill allowing increased use of police drones at public events.

Haye KestelooJun 17

DJI

Using the DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise drone, the Mokena Police Dept. drone officer located the three suspects using the drone's infrared camera.

Haye KestelooFeb 27

Drone Research

Researchers from the University of Illinois predict soybean maturity date within a two-day-range using drones and artificial intelligence.

Haye KestelooDec 17

Drone Delivery

Bacon delivered by drone, a DJI Phantom 4 drone to be exact. Earlier this month in Galesburg, Illinois a drone delivered a package of bacon

Haye KestelooOct 15

Drones for Good

The Utica Fire Protection District in Illinois used grant money to buy a DJI M300 RTK with a Zenmuse H20T thermal camera and four dual-band

Haye KestelooSep 15

Coronavirus

Aerial Influence posted this video that shows how they use the DJI Agras MG-1S and the DJI Agras T16 drones to disinfect the Chicagoland Park.

Haye KestelooMay 6

The drone industry moves fast. Stay ahead of it.