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.
The Latest Version Of The Epirus Leonidas Was Introduced In April, According To Epirus, A Company Specializing In Directed Energy And Counter-Electronics, Among Other Sectors. Photo Courtesy Of Epirus

U.S. Army Receives Drone-Frying Weapons in $66M Deal

New Weapons to Combat Drone Threats The U.S. Army has acquired four cutting-edge drone-frying prototype weapons from defense contractor Epirus, part of a $66 million rapid acquisition effort, reports Axios. These high-tech systems, known as Leonidas, are designed to protect…

The Future Of Warfare: The Rise Of Killer Drones In Ukraine

Ukraine’s Drone Battle: Fighting Russia’s New Offensive

Ukraine’s High-Stakes Drone Warfare In Ukraine’s war-ravaged northeast, a new front has opened along the border with Russia’s Belgorod region. Russian forces have captured several Ukrainian villages, intensifying pressure on Ukraine’s already stretched military. Amidst this, Ukrainian drone units play…

Walmart'S Drone Delivery Takes Off In Dallas 3

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 4

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 5

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…