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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. Also on LinkedIn, Muck Rack, Instagram and YouTube.

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Amazon Prime Air Drone Delivery Nears Reality in Italy with ENAC Partnership
Amazon

Amazon Prime Air Drone Delivery Nears Reality in Italy with ENAC Partnership

In a significant step toward modernizing logistics, Amazon Prime Air and Italy’s Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) met on June 19, 2025, to advance drone delivery operations in San Salvo, Italy. The coordination meeting, led by ENAC President Pierluigi Di Palma and Director General Alexander D’Orsogna, signals Italy’s push to integrate drone technology into its aviation…

DJI Drone Stock Crisis Escalates as U.S. Ban Nears: Why Are Shelves Empty?
DJI

DJI Drone Stock Crisis Deepens as U.S. Ban Looms: Why Are Shelves Bare?

If you’re eyeing a DJI drone to enhance your aerial photography or recreational flying, the options are dwindling fast. As of June 22, 2025, DJI’s official website and major U.S. retailers like B&H Photo, Adorama, and Amazon report near-total stock depletion across their drone lineup. From the budget-friendly DJI Neo to the cinematic Inspire 3,…

Drone Saves Missing Elderly Man in Coffee County Search
First Responders

Drone Saves Missing Elderly Man in Coffee County Search

In a heartwarming rescue, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) used a drone to locate an 80-year-old man with dementia who went missing on June 18, 2025, in rural Georgia. The successful operation highlights the growing role of drones in search-and-rescue missions, offering new hope for families and first responders. WALB News reported the story,…

Ukraine Boosts Defense Industry with $43 Billion Drone Investment, Zelenskyy Announces
Ukraine

Ukraine Boosts Defense Industry with $43 Billion Drone Investment, Zelenskyy Announces

Ukraine is ramping up its defense capabilities with a massive $43 billion investment in its domestic industry, including a significant focus on drones, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This funding, accumulated so far this year from local sources and weapon purchases, underscores the nation’s push to reduce reliance on foreign military aid, particularly from…

Drone Pilot Reunites Lost Pets with Owners Despite Gunfire Risks
Drones for Good

Drone Pilot Reunites Lost Pets with Owners Despite Gunfire Risks

In Canton, Georgia, Mike Snyder from Top Gun Drone Services, uses advanced drones to locate missing pets, successfully reuniting many with their owners over the past 15 months. However, his service has faced dangerous encounters, with his drones shot at twice during searches, highlighting the risks of operating in rural areas, according to the Athens…

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,…

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