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 protectโ€ฆ

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 playโ€ฆ

The Newly Revealed Drone Carrier (A) Is Longer But Narrower Than The Two Drone Motherships (C, D) Constructed At The Same Shipyard. Additionally, There Are Several High-Tech Target Barges (B, F) At The Yard, Including One Designed To Resemble An Aircraft Carrier (E). Photo Courtesy Of Naval News.

China’s Secretive New Drone Carrier: The World’s First

In an extraordinary feat of secrecy and innovation, China has constructed the world’s first dedicated fixed-wing drone carrier. Nestled away in a lesser-known shipyard on the Yangtze River, this new aircraft carrier marks China’s fourth such vessel, yet its existenceโ€ฆ

Walmart'S Drone Delivery Takes Off In Dallas 6

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 ofโ€ฆ

U.s. Marines To Get Autonomous Cargo Drone Demo This Summer 7

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 approvalโ€ฆ