Haye Kesteloo

Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of DroneXL.co, where he covers all drone-related news, DJI rumors and writes drone reviews, and of EVXL.co, for all electric vehicle news. Haye can be reached at haye @ dronexl.co or @hayekesteloo.

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YouTuber Builds $120 Military-Grade Recon Drone That Streams to Tactical Software Used by U.S. Forces

A popular tech YouTuber has reverse-engineered a $40,000 military-grade reconnaissance drone for just $120.07 using open-source hardware and off-the-shelf components. The DIY system successfully streams live FPV video directly into ATAK—the same tactical mapping software used by the U.S. military—proving that cutting-edge surveillance capabilities don’t require defense contractor budgets. Data Sla

Haye KestelooOct 17

DJI

Creator Tests DJI Mic 3’s New Features and Finds One Critical Flaw

Think Media has published an in-depth hands-on review of DJI’s new Mic 3 wireless microphone system, praising its compact design and professional features while uncovering a surprising design flaw with the magnetic mount—and offering a simple free fix. In this video review, the creator walks through the Mic 3’s impressive feature set, from its half-size…

Haye KestelooOct 17

UK Parliament Displays Captured Iranian Shahed Drone as NATO Confronts Growing Threat to European Airspace

Ukraine

Iran Summons Polish Envoy Over London Display Of Captured Russian Shahed Drone

Iran summoned Poland’s ambassador in Tehran on Thursday to formally protest Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski’s participation in a UK Parliament display of a captured Shahed-136 drone allegedly used by Russia in Ukraine, according to Press TV. The diplomatic summons escalates tensions over Western accusations that Iran supplies attack drones to Moscow’s military campaign. The…

Haye KestelooOct 16

DJI

Westwood Police Thermal Drone Locates Missing Person in Wooded Search and Rescue

A DJI Matrice 4T thermal drone helped the Westwood Police Dept. quickly locate a missing and endangered person in a densely wooded area

Haye KestelooOct 16

Drone Delivery

Skyways Autonomous Drone Cuts Offshore Wind Supply Time from 2 Hours to 26 Minutes

Skyways has successfully completed the world’s first repeated autonomous cargo drone deliveries directly to offshore wind turbines, proving that long-range unmanned aircraft can handle the harsh conditions and precision requirements of real-world renewable energy operations. In partnership with German energy operator RWE and BVLOS specialist Skyports Drone Services, the Austin-based autonomous air

Haye KestelooOct 16

United States

Terra Drone’s G20 Agricultural Drone Earns Indonesia Local Content Certification, Opening Government Contract Access

Terra Drone Indonesia has secured a strategic advantage in the world’s largest palm oil market by obtaining local content certification for its G20 agricultural spray drone. The certification from Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry opens doors to lucrative government contracts in a country that produces 60% of the world’s palm oil. The Japan-based drone service provider…

Haye KestelooOct 16

Ukraine

German Engine Giant DEUTZ Invests in ARX Robotics to Scale Combat-Proven Ground Drones for NATO Forces

German mobility systems provider DEUTZ is becoming the lead investor in defense technology company ARX Robotics' strategic funding round

Haye KestelooOct 16

National Parks

DJI Quietly Pulls Mavic 4 Pro National Parks Video After Legality Questions

DJI has removed its Mavic 4 Pro promotional video featuring footage from U.S. National Parks and Navajo tribal lands, just days after DroneXL and others in the drone community questioned how the company legally obtained permission to fly in these heavily restricted areas. The silent removal comes without explanation from the world’s largest drone manufacturer,…

Haye KestelooOct 16

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