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Title:
Drone Experience and Safety Day
Topic:
Navigating the Skies: The Future of Drones in Everyday Life
Date and Time:
Saturday, April 25, 2026, starting at 12:00 Central Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Multiple Speakers
Brief Description:

Join us for the Drone Experience and Safety Day at Harper College on Saturday, April 25, from 12 PM to 5 PM. This engaging event brings together industry professionals and aviation experts to explore real-world applications and careers in drone technology, discuss FAA rules and safe operations, and envision the future of drones. The day kicks off with Power Talks from 12 PM to 2 PM, followed by live demos and hands-on activities from 2:30 PM to 5 PM. Attendees can enjoy live drone flights, technology showcases, and youth drone experiences, weather permitting. Meet pilots, educators, students, and industry partners. Aligned with FAA Drone Safety Day, this event is open to all.

For more information, email drones@harpercollege.edu. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the exciting world of drones!

Select Number:
GL03141491
Location of Seminar:
Harper College
1200 W. Algonquin Road
D Eastside
Palatine, IL 60067
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This will be an 5 hour event


Fly-in Seminar?:
No
Seating:
150 seats at the facility, 149 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
Greater Chicago FAASTeam
Contact Information:
D'Wayne Collins
Phone: (847) 294-8722
D'Wayne.Collins@faa.gov
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Thanks to Harper College for hosting this event.

Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP43, 48, 49, 51
National Project:
DronePros(s) Staffing and Appointment
Additional Event Documents: