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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Toyota Explores Drone Integration for Off-Road Vehicles as Automotive Industry Eyes Aerial Technology

Toyota Motor has filed with the Federal Aviation Administration to explore developing a small drone system for off-road vehicles, marking the latest signal that the automotive industry sees drones as more than just delivery tools—they could become essential co-pilots for drivers navigating challenging terrain. The Japanese automaker’s Tuesday FAA filing outlines a concept where drones…

Haye KestelooOct 7

Police

Tijuana Police Deploy 14-Drone Squadron to Combat Cartels in Under 2 Minutes

Police in Tijuana, Mexico, have deployed a specialized drone unit equipped with artificial intelligence and thermal imaging to combat drug cartels battling for control of smuggling routes along the U.S.-Mexico border. The unit operates 14 high-tech drones that can reach crime scenes in under two minutes, providing real-time aerial surveillance that commanders say is saving…

Haye KestelooOct 7

Amazon

Amazon Prime Drone Deals: DJI Mini 4K, DJI Neo, and Skyrover X1 Hit Record Lows

Amazon Prime members can access significant drone deals across multiple categories this week, with DJI drones and budget alternatives seeing discounts up to 21% off. These limited-time offers span entry-level to advanced models, all featuring sub-250g weights that skip FAA registration requirements for recreational pilots. The timing signals Amazon’s push into the holiday shopping season,…

Haye KestelooOct 7

Amazon

Skyrover X1 Drone Fly More Combo Drops to $718 on Amazon Prime – 4K Drone with 96-Minute Flight Time

Amazon Prime members can secure the Skyrover X1 Fly More Combo for $718.40, down 20% from $898. This complete package includes the drone, remote controller, and three batteries delivering 96 minutes of total flight time—enough for serious aerial photography sessions without constantly swapping batteries. The X1 sits at 249 grams, keeping it just under the…

Haye KestelooOct 7

Amazon

DJI Neo Drone Drops to $159 on Amazon Prime – Controller-Free 4K Drone at Record Low

Amazon Prime members can grab the DJI Neo controller-free drone for just $159, down 20% from $199. This ultra-compact 4K drone flies without a remote, launching from your palm and following you automatically—making it the easiest entry point into aerial filming yet. Over 1,000 units sold in the past month according to the listing, and…

Haye KestelooOct 7

Amazon

DJI Mini 4K Drone Drops to $239 in Limited-Time Amazon Prime Deal

Amazon Prime members can snag the DJI Mini 4K drone with RC-N1 controller for just $239, down from $299. The deal, marked as “ending fast” on Amazon’s site, offers three bundle options with increasing battery counts and bigger discounts. The timing couldn’t be better for pilots looking to enter the drone market without FAA registration…

Haye KestelooOct 7

Pentagon’s AI Drone Program Faces Major Setbacks, Gets Organizational Overhaul

Ukraine

Pentagon Urged to Prioritize Affordable Counter-Drone Systems as China Ramps Up Kamikaze Arsenal

The U.S. military needs to dramatically accelerate development of cost-effective counter-drone defenses to address the rapidly growing threat of Chinese attack drones, according to a new Bloomberg Editorial Board opinion piece. The warning comes as China reportedly orders nearly one million kamikaze drones and lessons from Ukraine demonstrate how cheap, expendable drones are reshaping modern…

Haye KestelooOct 7

Lockheed Martin

Sikorsky Unveils Nomad Family of Hybrid-Electric VTOL Drones

Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division has unveiled its Nomad family of autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones, introducing a scalable platform that ranges from small reconnaissance units to Black Hawk-sized aircraft. The announcement comes less than a year after the company successfully tested its novel rotor blown wing design. The Nomad family addresses a critical…

Haye KestelooOct 6

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