Haye Kesteloo

Haye Kesteloo

Haye Kesteloo is a leading drone industry expert and Editor in Chief of DroneXL.co and EVXL.co, where he covers drone technology, industry developments, and electric mobility trends. With over nine years of specialized coverage in unmanned aerial systems, his insights have been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, and cited by The Brookings Institute, Foreign Policy, Politico and others. Before founding DroneXL.co, Kesteloo built his expertise at DroneDJ. He currently co-hosts the PiXL Drone Show on YouTube and podcast platforms, sharing industry insights with a global audience. His reporting has influenced policy discussions and been referenced in federal documents, establishing him as an authoritative voice in drone technology and regulation. He can be reached at haye @ dronexl.co or @hayekesteloo.
Star-Based Navigation System Could Make Drones Gps-Independent

Star-Based Navigation System Could Make Drones GPS-Independent

Australian researchers have developed a pioneering celestial navigation system for drones that could eliminate reliance on GPS signals, potentially transforming both military and commercial drone operations. The breakthrough comes from the University of South Australia, where scientists have created aโ€ฆ

Spexi Secures $11.5M To Scale Global Drone Imagery Network

Spexi Secures $11.5M to Scale Global Drone Imagery Network

Drone imagery startup Spexi has raised $11.5 million in Series A funding to expand its network of pilots capturing ultra-high-resolution aerial data. Led by Blockchange Ventures, the funding validates Spexi’s innovative approach to building a standardized global imagery database thatโ€ฆ

Large-Scale Drone Activity Over New Jersey Raises Security Concerns

Large-Scale Drone Activity Over New Jersey Raises Security Concerns

A wave of mysterious drone sightings across New Jersey has prompted investigations by federal authorities and raised questions about drone surveillance and airspace security. Reports describe large unmanned aircraft conducting systematic flights over critical infrastructure, including reservoirs, power lines, andโ€ฆ