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.
Drones And Ai: The Future Of Demining 2

Drones and AI: The Future of Demining

How Drones and AI are Revolutionizing Landmine Detection Landmines and unexploded ordnance contaminate about a third of Ukraine, an area the size of Florida. This dangerous reality underscores the urgent need for innovative solutions. Enter Gabriel Steinberg and Jasper Baur,…

Israel'S Arrow 3 Missile System: A Game Changer In Defense 3

Israel’s Arrow 3 Missile System: A Game Changer in Defense

Israel’s state-of-the-art Arrow 3 missile defense system demonstrated its capabilities by successfully repelling a massive attack from Iran in April. The performance of this advanced system, which cost an estimated $800 million, highlights its efficiency in neutralizing a diverse array…

Skydio X10D Drone Earns Top Dod Clearance For Blue Suas List 4

Skydio X10D Drone Earns Top DoD Clearance for Blue sUAS List

Skydio X10D, the latest in autonomous drone technology, has achieved the highest Department of Defense (DoD) clearance, earning a spot on the Blue sUAS Cleared List. This significant milestone, announced by Skydio, highlights the X10D’s exceptional security and operational capabilities,…

The Rise Of U.s. Drones Amid Anti-China Sentiment

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Using drones for search and rescue in the rugged Scottish Highlands is becoming more efficient thanks to AI. A team from the University of Glasgow, led by Jan-Hendrik Ewers, is exploring how machine learning can enhance search strategies, reports MIT…

Amazon Prime Air Drones Soar To New Heights With Faa Approval

Amazon Prime Air Drones Soar Farther with FAA Approval

Amazon’s Prime Air delivery drones are set to fly farther than ever before, thanks to a recent approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The agency has granted Amazon permission to operate package delivery drones beyond visual line of sight…