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.

6,224

Articles

272

Beats covered

2020

Writing since

Aug 15

Latest story

FAA

Red Cat Holdings Under Fire: Short-Seller Report Questions Army Contract Claims and Production Capabilities

Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ: RCAT) faces intense scrutiny following a damaging report from short-selling firm Kerrisdale Capital that challenges the drone manufacturer’s claims about its U.S. Army contract value and production capabilities. The allegations, published on January 16, triggered an immediate 8% drop in the company’s stock price and sparked multiple legal investigations. Kerrisdale Capita

Haye KestelooJan 18

Ukrainian drone operator, an illustrative image. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.

Ukraine

UK-Led Coalition to Supply 30,000 FPV Drones to Ukraine in Massive Defense Initiative

In a significant development for military drone deployment, the Drone Capability Coalition has announced contracts worth $57.2 million to supply 30,000 first-person view (FPV) drones to Ukraine’s armed forces. This initiative, co-led by the United Kingdom and Latvia, represents one of the largest single transfers of tactical drone technology in recent military history, as reported…

Haye KestelooJan 18

Ukrainian heavy Vampire drone captured in a photo by Ukrinform.

Ukraine

Night Hunters: How Ukraine’s $20K Drones Are Reshaping Modern Warfare

Ukraine has deployed an innovative and cost-effective drone warfare strategy, utilizing a fleet of heavy bomber drones that are proving remarkably effective against Russian forces, according to a recent Forbes report. These unmanned aerial vehicles, nicknamed “Baba Yagas” by Russian troops, represent a significant advancement in military drone technology and tactical deployment. Technical Specific

Haye KestelooJan 18

The Future of Warfare: The Rise of Killer Drones in Ukraine

White House

US Reveals $2.3 Billion Investment in Ukraine’s Military Drone Development Program

The Biden administration has declassified details about its extensive support for Ukraine’s military drone industry, revealing a sophisticated program that has fundamentally transformed modern warfare. According to information released by U.S. officials, this strategic initiative includes investments totaling $2.3 billion and encompasses technical support, component procurement, and intelligence c

Haye KestelooJan 17

Amazon

Amazon Suspends US Drone Deliveries After Multiple Crashes, Dealing Fresh Blow to Prime Air Program

Amazon has suspended its Prime Air drone delivery operations in the United States following multiple crashes at its testing facility, marking another significant setback for the e-commerce giant’s ambitious drone delivery program. The suspension affects commercial operations in Texas and Arizona while the company implements critical software updates across its drone fleet. According to Bloomberg,…

Haye KestelooJan 17

Drones descended from the sky during the Downtown Orlando drone show. (MosquitoCoFL Podcast)

United States

NTSB: Failed Data Transfer, Position Misalignment Led to Orlando Drone Show Accident

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary findings on the December 21, 2024, drone show accident at Lake Eola in Orlando, revealing that multiple technical failures and positioning errors contributed to the incident that injured a seven-year-old boy and led to nationwide drone show cancellations According to the NTSB report released on…

Haye KestelooJan 16

Anduril

Anduril to Build $1B Autonomous Systems Factory in Ohio, Creating 4,000 Jobs

Anduril Industries has announced plans to establish Arsenal-1, a groundbreaking hyperscale manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ohio, representing a nearly $1 billion investment in American defense manufacturing capabilities. The facility will focus on mass-producing autonomous systems and advanced defense technologies, creating over 4,000 direct jobs in what officials are calling the largest singl

Haye KestelooJan 16

Zipline

Zipline Completes First Customer Delivery with Revolutionary P2 Drone System

In a significant milestone for autonomous delivery, Zipline has successfully completed its first customer delivery using the Platform 2 (P2) system. The historic delivery to a Fire Department marks the operational debut of the company’s next-generation automated delivery service, as announced by Zipline CEO and co-founder Keller Rinaudo Cliffton. “This will save people time and…

Haye KestelooJan 16

Haye Kesteloo

The drone industry moves fast. Stay ahead of it.