Haye Kesteloo

Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of DroneXL.co, where he covers all drone-related news, DJI rumors and writes drone reviews, and of EVXL.co, for all electric vehicle news. Haye can be reached at haye @ dronexl.co or @hayekesteloo. Also on LinkedIn, Muck Rack, Instagram and YouTube.

6,443

Articles

273

Beats covered

2020

Writing since

Sep 29

Latest story

Drone Delivery

Blueflite’s Drone Logistics Expansion in Lafayette, LA, Set to Transform Emergency Healthcare

In a groundbreaking move for medical logistics, Blueflite, a trailblazer in drone technology, has chosen Lafayette, Louisiana, as its new expansion hub, backed by a $250,000 investment from the Ochsner Louisiana Innovation Fund (OLIF). This strategic relocation positions Lafayette as a rising epicenter for healthcare and technological innovation, promising faster delivery of critical supplies like

Haye KestelooApr 29

Ukraine

Latvia Bolsters Ukraine with 1,500 Combat Drones in €2B International Push

On April 29, 2025, Latvia delivered a fresh batch of 1,500 combat drones to Ukraine, a crucial step in a 12,000-unit commitment by Latvian manufacturers under the international drone coalition, as reported by Euromaidan Press. This shipment, part of a broader €2 billion ($2.1 billion) effort, underscores the growing role of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)…

Haye KestelooApr 29

South Korea

Flying Squirrel Drone’s Foldable Wings Redefine Aerial Agility

A groundbreaking drone inspired by the nimble flying squirrel is soaring past the limits of traditional quadcopters, thanks to foldable wings that slam on the brakes mid-air. Developed by researchers at South Korea’s Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), this bio-inspired marvel promises to transform drone maneuverability for professionals and hobbyists alike. A recent…

Haye KestelooApr 29

DJI

DJI Phantom 4 Takes Final Flight as Iconic Drone Line Officially Ends

On April 28, 2025, DJI announced the end of an era, quietly retiring its legendary Phantom 4 Pro and Phantom 4 Advanced drones, marking the official close of the Phantom lineup that redefined aerial photography. According to DJI’s support page, the last Phantom rolled off production lines in May 2018, with service for these final…

Haye KestelooApr 29

DJI

DJI Dock 3: Unlocking Compliance for Seamless Drone Operations

Recently, DJI Enterprise launched the DJI Dock 3, a revolutionary automated drone system that simplifies compliance with European regulations, enabling enterprises and government agencies to achieve operational success in Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) missions. With its EU C6 label and a robust compliance package developed with AirHub Consultancy, this system streamlines regulatory approvals

Haye KestelooApr 28

Ukraine

U.S. Military Drones Slammed as “Unfit” for Modern Warfare: A Call for Urgent Reform

A Ukrainian commander’s blunt critique at a 2023 Warsaw summit exposed a harsh truth: American drones, even from top manufacturers, are failing on the modern battlefield. “They’re shit,” he declared, poking a Marine Corps representative in the chest, highlighting a crisis in U.S. drone capabilities. This stinging rebuke, coupled with bureaucratic gridlock, has spurred veterans…

Haye KestelooApr 28

Anduril

German Start-Up Stark Unveils Fully Autonomous Strike Drones: A New Era in Aerial Warfare

The race to deploy fully autonomous strike drones has reached a pivotal moment, with Munich-based start-up Stark announcing that such technology is now within reach. As reported by the Financial Times, Stark’s latest innovation, the OWE-V drone, can strike targets up to 62 miles away, signaling a transformative shift in modern warfare that’s already reshaping…

Haye KestelooApr 28

Anduril

Elon Musk Warns: Crewed Aircraft Face Extinction from Cheap Drone Swarms

Elon Musk, the influential CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, issued a stark warning on April 26, 2025, about the future of crewed military aircraft, declaring that they “will be destroyed instantly by cheap drone swarms.” This statement, posted on X, comes amid growing scrutiny of the F-35 fighter jet program, which has faced significant criticism…

Haye KestelooApr 27

Haye Kesteloo

The drone industry moves fast. Stay ahead of it.