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.
Germany Boosts Anti-Drone Defense With Swiss Tech

Germany Boosts Anti-Drone Defense with Swiss Tech

The German military, known as the Bundeswehr, is stepping up its game against unauthorized drone overflights. In a recent move, they’ve partnered with Swiss company Securiton to acquire advanced anti-drone equipment. This comes as a response to repeated drone incursions…

Vantage Robotics Unveils Trace: The Pocket-Sized Nano Drone For Covert Aerial Reconnaissance

Vantage Robotics Unveils Trace: The Pocket-Sized Nano Drone

Vantage Robotics has just launched Trace, a pocket-sized nano drone designed for covert aerial reconnaissance. This new drone is set to revolutionize the field of small UAVs, offering unmatched ISR capabilities at an affordable price. Specifications and Features Trace is…

Ukrainian Drones Target Moscow Ukraines

Ukraine’s Drones Target Moscow: Over 30 Flights Suspended

In a significant escalation, Ukraine’s drones have targeted Moscow, leading to the suspension of more than 30 flights and causing damage to residential buildings. According to Reuters, Russian officials reported shooting down at least 15 drones around Moscow overnight, with…

Taurus X8 Pro Max: Revolutionizing Aerial Filmmaking

Taurus X8 Pro Max: Revolutionizing Aerial Filmmaking

The iFlight Taurus X8 Pro Max is a game-changer in the world of professional aerial photography and videography. This high-performance FPV (First Person View) drone is designed to take filmmaking to new heights, offering a reliable flight platform for filmmakers.…

The Drone Wars Of The Future: Why Taiwan Is Not Ukraine - Russia Scrambles For Drone Defense Amid Escalating Aerial Threats

Russian Drones Violate NATO Airspace, Sparking Concerns

Two NATO countries reported Russian drone incursions into their airspace, raising tensions in the region. According to The Guardian, Romania and Latvia both experienced airspace violations by Russian drones, prompting swift responses from the military alliance. Romanian Airspace Breach Romania’s…

Lawmakers Urge Action On Chinese Agriculture Drones

Lawmakers Urge Action on Chinese Agriculture Drones

A dozen Republican lawmakers are pushing the Biden administration to address the use of Chinese-manufactured agriculture drones, citing national security risks. In a letter seen by Reuters, the lawmakers, including Representatives Elise Stefanik, Ashley Hinson, and John Moolenaar, have asked…