The Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced it plans to test drones to do such things as monitor traffic, investigate accidents and inspect bridges. I-DOT Secretary Randall Blankenhorn says initial results have been promising;
The I-DOT chief says his agency used to be known as one of the most innovative among states. He's hoping the use of drones and other new technology might restore that stature;
Blankenhorn says other state agencies such as those that manage natural resources and emergencies have already asked I-DOT about its use of drones. He says he reminds Governor Rauner as much as he can that I-DOT is one state agency that usually touches all residents in some way on a daily basis.
