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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.

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Ukraine Unveils Cutting-Edge Domestic Drones at Support Ukraine Summit 2025
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Ukraine Unveils Cutting-Edge Domestic Drones at Support Ukraine Summit 2025

On February 24, 2025, Ukraine showcased an impressive lineup of domestically produced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and First Person View (FPV) drones at the Support Ukraine Summit in Kyiv, a gathering marking three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion. As reported by Ukrinform, President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized these technologies as vital to Ukraine’s battlefield efforts and…

Danish Municipalities Fly 223 DJI Drones Despite U.S. Security Blacklist
DJI

Danish Municipalities Fly 223 DJI Drones Despite U.S. Security Blacklist

In a striking revelation from Danish television network TV 2, at least 71 municipalities across Denmark are operating a fleet of 223 drones manufactured by Chinese firm Da Jiang Innovations (DJI), a company blacklisted by U.S. authorities over national security concerns. While drones have become indispensable tools for tasks ranging from environmental monitoring to infrastructure…

Marion County Fire Rescue Enhances Emergency Response with Advanced Skydio X10 Drone
Skydio

Spain Bolsters Defense with $18.7 Million Skydio X10D Drone Contract

Spain’s Armed Forces are set to enhance their military capabilities with a fleet of Skydio X10D drones, acquired through an €18 million (approximately $18.7 million USD) contract with U.S.-based Skydio, a leader in autonomous drone technology. As reported in Skydio’s official announcement and corroborated by recent industry updates, this deal marks a pivotal investment in…

Sonoma County’s Warrantless Drone Searches Spark Privacy Lawsuit and Fines DJI Matrice 4T with AI capabilities and powerful cameras
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Thermal Drone Proves Vital in Rescuing Crash Victim in Franklin County

In a striking demonstration of drone technology’s life-saving potential, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office successfully located an injured woman after a crash in Darbydale, Ohio, early Sunday morning, reports WBNS 10TV. The deployment of a drone equipped with thermal imaging capabilities enabled deputies to find the victim, who had fallen 15 feet down an embankment…

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