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.
Us Military'S Drone Revolution: A New Era Of Deterrence 2

US Military’s Drone Revolution: A New Era of Deterrence

The United States military is rapidly embracing drone technology and unmanned systems as a revolutionary form of deterrence against potential threats from adversaries like Russia and China. This significant shift in military strategy was highlighted in a recent article in…

The Future Of Warfare: The Rise Of Killer Drones In Ukraine

Commercial Drones Reshape Modern Warfare Tactics

Recent conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza have highlighted the growing importance of commercial drones in modern warfare. According to an analysis by Kerry Chávez and Ori Swed, militaries are increasingly incorporating low-cost, commercial unmanned aerial systems (UAS) into their tactical…

Nypd Embraces Drone Technology To Enhance Public Safety 4

NYPD Embraces Drone Technology to Enhance Public Safety

The New York Police Department (NYPD) is leveraging drone technology to bolster its law enforcement capabilities and improve public safety across the city. According to NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry, the department’s fleet of about 100 drones has…

Police Drone Use Sparks Privacy Debate In Maryland 7

Police Drone Use Sparks Privacy Debate in Maryland

A recent panel discussion at the Maryland Association of Counties summer conference in Ocean City highlighted the growing debate over police use of drones. The discussion, reported by Maryland Matters, focused on the benefits and concerns surrounding law enforcement agencies…