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.
Walmart'S Drone Delivery Takes Off In Dallas 2

Walmart’s Drone Delivery Takes Off in Dallas

Walmart’s drone delivery service is expanding in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, aiming to make drone-based delivery a norm for thousands of households. By partnering with Wing and Zipline, the retail giant is setting the stage for a new era of…

U.s. Marines To Get Autonomous Cargo Drone Demo This Summer 3

U.S. Marines to Get Autonomous Cargo Drone Demo This Summer

The U.S. Marine Corps is set to witness a significant advancement in military resupply technology with the upcoming demonstration of an autonomous aircraft designed for logistical support. Defense contractor Leidos and autonomous aircraft developer Elroy Air have announced the approval…

Seed-Dropping Drones Combat Deforestation In Kosovo 4

Seed-Dropping Drones Combat Deforestation in Kosovo

In a groundbreaking effort to counteract deforestation in Kosovo, drones are being used to plant seeds rapidly and efficiently. This initiative, spearheaded by the non-profit organization Sustainability Leadership Kosova (SLK) in collaboration with Croatian company Project 02, aims to restore…

The Rq-4B Global Hawk, A High-Altitude, Long-Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Uav) Developed By Northrop Grumman, Is A Potential Candidate For Deployment At Norway'S Newly Established Long-Range Drone Base In Andøya. The Accompanying Illustration Photo Is Courtesy Of Northropgrumman.com.

Norway Boosts Security at New Arctic Drone Base

The Norwegian government has increased funding for security at Andøya Air Base, set to become a key site for long-range drones. The move underscores the base’s growing importance in national and allied defense. Key Role in National Security The Andøya…

Army Drone Branch Gains Traction In House Subcommittee 5

Army Drone Branch Gains Traction in House Subcommittee

Proposal for New Army Branch Advances A new proposal from the House Armed Services Committee’s Tactical and Land Forces Subcommittee suggests creating a dedicated Army drone branch. This move aims to professionalize drone operations and elevate their importance within the…

Latvia To Supply Ukraine With Drones And Radar Defense Systems 7

Latvia to Supply Ukraine with Drones and Radar Defense Systems

Latvia has announced its intention to supply Ukraine with drones and radar defense systems manufactured domestically. This move strengthens the military-technical cooperation between the two countries, reflecting Latvia’s commitment to supporting Ukraine amid ongoing conflicts. Latvia’s Commitment to Drone Coalition…