Eric Duke is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served 11 years as a Security Forces Technical Sergeant, building a strong foundation in law enforcement, security operations, and leadership. During his military career, he was stationed in Missouri, South Korea, and Ohio, and completed two deployments to the Middle East, gaining extensive experience in high-pressure and mission-critical environments.

Eric holds a degree in Aeronautics with a concentration in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Technologies from Kent State University. He is also a certified Part 107 drone operator and a licensed private pilot, combining formal education with hands-on aviation experience.

Currently, Eric serves as the Public Safety Director at Ohio Drone Repair, where he has spent the past two and a half years supporting more than 400 public safety agencies nationwide. In this role, he helps ensure first responders have reliable, mission-ready drone technology while also driving business development and organizational growth. His diverse background in aviation, public safety, and leadership enables him to play a key role in advancing drone integration across the public safety sector.