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.
Lawmakers Urge Action Against Chinese Agriculture Dji Drones

Lawmakers Urge Action Against Chinese Agriculture DJI Drones

In a recent letter, a group of lawmakers has raised concerns about the increasing use of Chinese-manufactured agriculture drones in the United States. The letter, addressed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, highlights…

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…