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. Also on LinkedIn, Muck Rack, Instagram and YouTube.

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Skydio X10 Drone Gets Major Upgrades: Enhanced Sensors, Safety Features, and Connectivity

DJI

AI-Powered Police Drones Reach 1,500 US Departments As Landmark Privacy Lawsuit Tests Legal Limits

Police and sheriff’s departments across America have rapidly embraced AI-powered drones for everything from pursuits and investigations to emergency response, with approximately 1,500 agencies now operating drone programs by late 2024—a 150% increase since 2018. But as departments deploy increasingly sophisticated surveillance technology capable of monitoring biometric data from hundreds of meters

Haye KestelooOct 11

DJI Mini 5 Pro vs Mini 5 Pro Half Chrome Breaks Down The Key Differences

DJI

DJI Mini 5 Pro vs Mini 4 Pro vs Skyrover X1 Drone: Half Chrome Breaks Down The Key Differences

Drone content creator Jack Towne from Half Chrome has released a detailed comparison between the DJI Mini 5 Pro and Mini 4 Pro and the Skyrover X1, revealing critical differences between the three drones—and confirming what many pilots suspected: all three exceed the crucial 250-gram weight limit. In his latest video, Towne tests both DJI…

Haye KestelooOct 11

DJI

DJI Mavic 4 Pro Firmware Update: Real-World Test Shows How Camera Switching Actually Works

Margate, New Jersey-based drone pilot Ron Brown put the DJI Mavic 4 Pro’s latest firmware update through its paces, revealing exactly how the new camera-switching feature performs in real-world conditions. His hands-on test at Lucy the Elephant demonstrates that while the October 2025 update delivers on its promise, the implementation works differently than many pilots…

Haye KestelooOct 11

Skydio

Antigravity A1 Lands on TIME’s Best Inventions List Before Even Shipping

Antigravity’s A1 drone has earned a coveted spot on TIME magazine’s Best Inventions of 2025 list, marking a significant milestone for the Insta360-incubated drone brand before its first unit even ships to customers. The recognition comes just two months after the 8K 360-degree drone was announced in August, validating the company’s bold entry into DJI-dominated…

Haye KestelooOct 11

Ukraine

Yemen Seizes 2,500 Tons of Drone Factory Equipment Bound for Houthis in Massive Port Interdiction

Yemeni authorities intercepted a massive shipment containing over 3,000 drone-related components and complete manufacturing equipment at the Port of Aden on October 2, 2025, marking one of the largest drone-related seizures in the ongoing Yemen conflict. The 58 containers, weighing approximately 2,500 tons (5.5 million pounds), were discovered during routine customs inspection of a commercial…

Haye KestelooOct 11

Netherlands

Netherlands Invests €200 Million In Joint Ukraine Drone Production As Battle-Tested Designs Go Global

Ukraine and the Netherlands signed a memorandum of understanding on October 10 to jointly produce military drones, marking another major step in Ukraine’s strategy to export its battle-proven drone manufacturing capabilities to NATO allies. The deal positions Ukraine’s defense industry as a technology provider rather than just a recipient of Western aid. The partnership combines…

Haye KestelooOct 11

DJI

FCC Removes Millions of Chinese Electronics Listings as DJI Faces December Ban Deadline

The Federal Communications Commission announced today that major U.S. online retailers have removed millions of product listings for prohibited Chinese electronics—a move that could preview what’s coming for DJI drones in just 74 days. While today’s FCC action targets telecom equipment and security cameras from Huawei, ZTE, and Hikvision, the enforcement mechanism is identical to…

Haye KestelooOct 10

Police

Belgium Foils Jihadist Drone Bomb Plot Targeting Prime Minister As Europe Bolsters Defenses

Belgian authorities arrested three suspects in Antwerp today after uncovering a jihadist-inspired plot to assassinate Prime Minister Bart De Wever using drone-mounted explosives, according to federal prosecutors. Police discovered bomb-making materials, metal pellets for shrapnel, and a 3D printer intended to manufacture drone components during raids on four residences. The arrests come just one d

Haye KestelooOct 9

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