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.
Turkish-Made Tb2 Drone Shot Down Or Crashed In Ethiopia? 1

Turkish-Made TB2 Drone Shot Down or Crashed in Ethiopia?

Bayraktar TB2 Drone Incident Reported in Oromia A Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 military drone, equipped with “MAM-L” laser-guided smart munitions, has reportedly crashed or been shot down in Ethiopia’s Horo Guduru Welega Zone in the Oromia region. What We Know So…

Fpv Drones: A Game Changer In Modern Warfare 2

FPV Drones: A Game Changer in Modern Warfare

Chinese Army Prepares for FPV Drone Threats Chinese state media recently aired footage showing People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops training to defend against weaponized first-person view (FPV) drones. This unprecedented training reflects a growing global concern over these unmanned aerial…

Flying A Drone Near Arizona Wildfire? Think Again!

Flying a Drone Near Arizona Wildfire? Think Again!

Wildcat Fire Rages On The Wildcat Fire, which started near Bartlett Lake in the Tonto National Forest on May 18, has burned over 14,000 acres. Currently, it’s 36% contained. Fire crews, engines, and helicopters are working tirelessly to control the…

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DJI Defends Its Drones Amid Homeland Security Hearing

The Debate Over Chinese-Made Drones On May 16, the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing titled: “Unmanned Aerial Systems: An Examination of the Use of Drones in Emergency Response,” examining the use of drones in emergency response. The…

Cape Coral Police Department Launches Drone Program

Cape Coral Police Department Launches Drone Program

The Cape Coral Police Department (CCPD) has officially launched its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program, aiming to enhance community safety with the use of drones, reports NBC2. These drones provide a quick aerial perspective in various situations, from missing person…