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Drone Task Force Named

A task force on unmanned aerial systems, also known as drones, has been named and a report is due out next summer.

Governor Bruce Rauner appointed a 18 people to the Unmanned Aerial System Oversight Task Force and says they will prepare comprehensive recommendations for the safe and lawful operation of UAS in the state.
Among the members are individuals from the law enforcement, transportation, aeronautics, agriculture, retail, insurance and energy sectors.

The task force was created with Senate Bill 44 and is expected to deliver a report with recommendations to the Governor by July 1st, 2016.

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