Students, faculty, and guests gathered on Sunday, April 27,  at BULT Field, located at 28261 S Kedzie Avenue in Monee, IL, for a full-day event organized by the Drone Engineering Club. The event highlighted student-led research and demonstrations in drone technology.

The day began with breakfast at 10 a.m., followed by a welcome introduction at 10:45 a.m. that set the tone for a packed day of hands-on learning and presentations. By 11 a.m., the first set of presentations kicked off, covering cutting-edge topics such as drone engineering, visual psychophysics for aerial detection, and drone simulation frameworks.

Attendees then took a guided tour of the BULT Field Hangar, offering an up-close look at where students design, build, and test their aerial systems.

In the afternoon, presentation sessions continued with discussions on object detection avoidance and autonomous precision landing systems. These student-led sessions showcased the remarkable talent and deep technical understanding that members of the  Club have developed.

One of the event’s most anticipated moments was the student-led drone flight demonstrations

A special thank you goes to Professor Shahid Aslam, the faculty advisor for the Drone Engineering Club, whose invaluable support and guidance continue to empower students and elevate their passion for unmanned aerial systems. His mentorship has been instrumental in the club’s growth and success.

The event highlighted the skills and efforts of GovState students as they continue to explore and develop new ideas in drone technology.