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.
Antony Newby, a recreational drone pilot, faced a dilemma on June 29, 2025, when his DJI Avata 2 crashed across a stream, leaving him grounded. His girlfriend, Danielle, stepped up with an unconventional solution, swimming about 50 feet across the water to retrieve the first-person view (FPV) drone. The feat, captured in a viral Facebook…
In a dramatic rescue captured on video, a drone lifted a man to safety from a flooded rooftop in southwestern China, showcasing the life-saving potential of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The operation, reported by The New York Times, occurred in Guangxi Province, where rising floodwaters had trapped the man, underscoring how drones can adapt to…
Wingtra, a Swiss-based innovator in the drone industry, has ignited excitement among drone professionals and recreational pilots with a cryptic X post hinting at a transformative product reveal on July 10, 2025. The teaser, shared by the company’s official account @Wingtra, declares: “What we’re about to share with you isn’t just another product launch. It’s…
DJI has launched the DJI FlyCart 100 (FC100), marking a significant leap in heavy-lift cargo drone technology. Unveiled today, this flagship drone boasts an 80-kilogram (176-pound) payload capacity, targeting industrial, emergency, and logistical applications. Designed to operate in demanding environments, the FC100 promises to reshape cargo transportation with its advanced features, as announced
Drone enthusiasts have a reason to get excited as DJI prepares to launch the DJI Power 2000 and Power 1000 V2 portable power stations. Leaked images shared with DroneXL reveal these upcoming models, promising significant upgrades for professionals and recreational users alike. With the current DJI Power 1000 already setting a high standard, these new…
In Sonoma County, California, residents like Nichola Schmitz face hefty fines—$25,000 paid and $10,000 more pending—after county drones with high-powered cameras scoured their properties without warrants. A new lawsuit from the ACLU of Northern California alleges that Permit Sonoma’s drone program, which has flown over 700 missions and captured 5,600 images, violates privacy rights by…
The U.S. humanoid robot sector, poised for growth, risks repeating the drone industry’s missteps, where Chinese manufacturers like DJI captured the market with low-cost, user-friendly products. As companies like Agility Robotics and Apptronik advance their robots for factory and warehouse use, experts warn that without strategic protections, Chinese subsidies and data-driven AI could dominate this
On June 25, 2025, U.S. Army soldiers at Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany successfully dropped live M67 grenades from a Skydio X10D drone, marking a significant advancement in integrating small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) into battlefield tactics. The test, conducted by the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment of the Tennessee Army National Guard, demonstrated the potential…
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