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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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Chinese Military Unveils Mosquito-Sized Microdrone for Covert Operations
China

Chinese Military Unveils Mosquito-Sized Microdrone for Covert Operations

The National University of Defence Technology (NUDT) in central China’s Hunan province has developed a groundbreaking mosquito-sized microdrone designed for covert military missions, according to a report aired on China Central Television’s military channel, CCTV 7. This tiny innovation, showcased by state broadcaster CCTV, highlights China’s advancements in robotics and could reshape reconnaissan

DJI Matrice 400 Redefines Enterprise Drones with 59-Minute Flight and 13-Pound Payload
DJI

DJI Matrice 400 Redefines Enterprise Drones with 59-Minute Flight and 13-Pound Payload

On June 10, 2025, DJI unveiled the Matrice 400, a flagship enterprise drone engineered for professionals in public safety, infrastructure inspection, and mapping. Boasting a 59-minute flight time and a 13.2-pound (6 kg) payload capacity, this drone sets a new standard for long-endurance missions, surpassing its predecessor, the Matrice 350 RTK. Unmatched Flight Performance The…

Sonoma County’s Warrantless Drone Searches Spark Privacy Lawsuit and Fines DJI Matrice 4T with AI capabilities and powerful cameras
DJI

DJI Bolsters Drone Data Security with FlightHub 2 On-Premises and 2025 White Paper

DJI, a global leader in drone technology, has unveiled two significant updates to enhance data security and user privacy: FlightHub 2 On-Premises and the 2025 Drone Security White Paper. These advancements, detailed in a recent DJI Viewpoints blog post, underscore the company’s commitment to empowering drone operators with robust control over sensitive data. FlightHub 2…

Anduril and Rheinmetall Team Up to Build Advanced Drones for European Defense
Anduril

Anduril and Rheinmetall Team Up to Build Advanced Drones for European Defense

In a major step for European defense technology, Anduril Industries and Rheinmetall have announced a partnership to develop and manufacture cutting-edge autonomous drones and propulsion systems tailored for NATO allies. The collaboration, revealed today, focuses on integrating Anduril’s Barracuda and Fury drones, along with solid rocket motors, into Rheinmetall’s European production and digital fr

Red Cat Holdings Raises $46.75M to Launch Maritime Drone Division
Technology

Red Cat Holdings Raises $46.75M to Launch Maritime Drone Division

Red Cat Holdings, a key player in drone technology, has secured $46.75 million through a registered direct offering of 6,448,276 shares to institutional investors, reports Stock Titans. The deal, set to close around June 18, 2025, will fuel the company’s expansion into unmanned surface vessels (USVs), broadening its offerings for military, government, and commercial clients…

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