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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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DJI Mavic & Pringles: Ukraine’s Drone War Game-Changer
Ukraine

DJI Mavic & Pringles: Ukraine’s Drone War Game-Changer

In Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia, ingenuity has turned everyday items into powerful weapons. Vadim Adamov, a soldier near Avdiivka in early 2024, packed a Pringles can with sulphate and plastic explosive, creating a makeshift bomb dropped by a DJI Mavic drone that disabled a Russian armored vehicle, as reported by journalist Tom Mutch for…

Parrot’s CHUCK 3.0 Autopilot Powers Up Drone Innovation at Paris Air Show
Parrot

Parrot’s CHUCK 3.0 Autopilot Powers Up Drone Innovation at Paris Air Show

French drone pioneer Parrot made waves at the Paris Air Show with the launch of CHUCK 3.0, a versatile AI autopilot module that transforms any drone into a high-performance, secure platform. Designed for manufacturers and government users, this compact unit delivers advanced navigation, imaging, and jam-resistant communication, even in GPS-denied environments. Cutting-Edge Features for Any…

Parrot’s ANAFI UKR Drone Breaks Silence with Tactical Power for Defense and Public Safety
Parrot

Parrot’s ANAFI UKR Drone Breaks Silence with Tactical Power for Defense and Public Safety

After years of quiet, French drone maker Parrot roared back into the spotlight at the Paris Air Show on June 16, 2025, unveiling the ANAFI UKR, a compact, AI-driven micro-drone built for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). Designed for defense forces and public safety agencies, this rugged platform thrives in GPS-denied warzones and urban operations,…

Ukraine's AI-Guided Drones Revolutionize Modern Warfare with 80% Hit Rate
Police

Ukraine Advances Interceptor Drone Technology to Counter Russian Shahed Attacks

Today, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced accelerated development of interceptor drones to combat the escalating threat of Russian drone swarms, particularly Iranian-designed Shahed drones, targeting Ukrainian cities, reports Reuters. This technological push, driven by domestic enterprises, aims to bolster air defenses amid intensified Russian assaults, including a recent attack on

DJI Taking Over? DJI Power 1000 Review - Amazon
Amazon

DJI Power 1000 Drops 30% in Amazon’s Early Deals, Enhancing Drone and Off-Grid Power Solutions

Amazon offers a 30% discount on the DJI Power 1000 Portable Power Station, reducing its price from $999 to $699, saving buyers $300. This limited-time offer appeals to drone professionals, recreational pilots, and off-grid enthusiasts seeking reliable power for fieldwork, emergencies, or remote adventures, delivering premium performance at a more accessible price point. Designed for…

FAA's ICE NOTAM Gets Teeth: Change 13 Is the Enforcement Escalation Drone Pilots Should Fear - DJI Air 3S vs Mavic 3 Pro Drone Comparison
DJI

Chinese Signal Jammers Smuggled into U.S. Threaten Police and First Responder Drones

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a stark warning about a surge in Chinese-made signal jammers being smuggled into the United States, raising concerns for drone operators, particularly law enforcement and first responders, reports The Washington Times. According to a DHS statement, smuggling of these devices has skyrocketed by 830% since 2021, posing…

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