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 Revolutionize Landmine Detection In Ukraine 3

Drones Revolutionize Landmine Detection in Ukraine

In a groundbreaking development, drones equipped with advanced computer vision software are being deployed to detect and defuse landmines littering the war-torn landscape of Ukraine. The UN and Armed Forces of Ukraine recently invited the team from Safe Pro AI…

Venus Optics Expands Dl Lens Lineup For Dji Drones 4

Venus Optics Expands DL Lens Lineup for DJI Drones

Venus Optics has recently introduced two new wide-angle lenses, the Laowa 11mm f FF RL and the 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D, specifically designed for DJI’s higher-end drones, such as the DJI Inspire 3, and gimbals that support interchangeable camera…

Misguided Ban On Chinese Drones: Risking American Lives 7

Misguided Ban on Chinese Drones: Risking American Lives

In the rugged Utah mountains, where weather conditions can change rapidly, the Weber County Sheriff Search and Rescue team relies on drones to locate lost individuals swiftly and efficiently. These drones, equipped with thermal cameras, enable the team to carry…