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.
Dji Air 3S Leak Reveals Pricing For Fly More Combo

DJI Air 3S Leak Reveals Pricing for Fly More Combo

A leaked price for the upcoming DJI Air 3S drone has surfaced online, as reported by Jasper Ellens on X (formerly Twitter). The leak suggests the Fly More Combo package will be priced at €1159, which converts to approximately $1,260…

Ntsb Looks To Streamline Drone Fleet Management

NTSB Looks to Streamline Drone Fleet Management

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is stepping up its drone game. They’re looking for a cloud-based software provider to help manage their growing fleet of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), according to a recent federal contracts posting. The goal? To…

Drones Disrupt Wildfire Fighting Efforts Across The U.s.

Drones Disrupt Wildfire Fighting Efforts Across the U.S.

So far this wildfire season, aerial firefighting activities have faced the persistent nuisance of 21 “public drone incursions,” the National Interagency Fire Center reported. These incidents have predominantly occurred in the U.S. West, with five cases in California, three in…

Russian National Arrested For Smuggling Drone Tech To Russia. Dept. Of Justice In Washington, Dc

Russian National Arrested for Smuggling Drone Tech to Russia

A Russian national living in Sarasota, Florida, was arrested on Monday for smuggling, money laundering, and illegally exporting technology that could be used in drone production to Russia. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the charges, highlighting the seriousness…

High-Tech Drone Breaks Standoff Stalemate In Olympia

High-Tech Drone Breaks Standoff Stalemate in Olympia

A tense standoff in downtown Olympia, Washington, was defused thanks to the strategic deployment of a high-tech drone. The incident, which took place on Thursday, showcased the effectiveness of drone technology in law enforcement operations, according to KOMO News. SWAT…