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.
Large Drone And Contraband Seized In Failed Prison Drop Attempt 3

Large Drone and Contraband Seized in Failed Prison Drop Attempt

A large unmanned aerial drone and potential prison contraband were confiscated by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office following an attempted traffic stop on August 4. The incident, which remains under investigation, highlights the ongoing challenge of drone-facilitated smuggling attempts at…

Uk Greenlights Groundbreaking Bvlos Drone Trials 4

UK Greenlights Groundbreaking BVLOS Drone Trials

The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has given the go-ahead for six new trials that will test drones flying beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for deliveries, inspections, and emergency services. This move marks a significant step towards integrating advanced…

Mayday For Droneup: Delivery Plans Lose Altitude 5

Mayday for DroneUp: Delivery Plans Lose Altitude

DroneUp, a once-promising drone delivery startup, is facing turbulent skies as it scales back operations and grapples with internal challenges. According to Axios, the company is ending drone deliveries in three states, including 18 drone delivery hubs. Update 8/18: DroneUP…

Drone Technology Advances: From Policing To Warfare 9

Drone Technology Advances: From Policing to Warfare

Drone technology is evolving rapidly, with major developments in policing, delivery, manufacturing, and warfare. According to a recent MIT Technology Review article, four key areas are seeing significant changes that could reshape how drones are used. Police Drones Going Beyond…

Us Military'S Drone Revolution: A New Era Of Deterrence 11

US Military’s Drone Revolution: A New Era of Deterrence

The United States military is rapidly embracing drone technology and unmanned systems as a revolutionary form of deterrence against potential threats from adversaries like Russia and China. This significant shift in military strategy was highlighted in a recent article in…