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.
The Bow Police Department in New Hampshire will soon add an advanced drone system to its public safety arsenal, a move approved by the town’s select board to address critical response time challenges. The $9,713 investment will come from surplus funds resulting from three vacant positions within the department, reports The Concord Monitor. Police Chief…
Saildrone, a pioneer in maritime autonomy, has successfully integrated Thales Australia’s BlueSentry thin-line towed array with their Surveyor vessel, creating a groundbreaking autonomous system for long-endurance undersea surveillance. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) funded project represents a significant advancement in persistent maritime domain awareness capabilities, particularly relevant
A2Z Drone Delivery has secured a significant advancement in drone infrastructure technology with the granting of U.S. Patent No. 12,258,153 B2 covering its portfolio of A2Z Air Docks. The patent, awarded on March 25, 2025, represents a crucial step toward enabling autonomous drone networks that can operate continuously across extensive geographical areas. Breaking the Battery…
SkySafe, a leading provider of advanced drone detection technology, has announced a strategic alliance with Motorola Solutions, combining their drone intelligence capabilities with Motorola’s global security infrastructure. This partnership aims to strengthen airspace security for critical infrastructure, public venues, and emergency response operations across the nation. Integration Brings Advanc
Terra Drone subsidiary Unifly has joined a major European research initiative to integrate drone traffic systems with traditional air traffic management, according to an announcement from Terra Drone Corporation. The ENSURE project, led by the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking, aims to develop standardized interfaces allowing unmanned aircraft and conventional aviation to safely share airspace. Strategic…
The emergency response drone industry reached a pivotal moment this week as Seattle-based BRINC secured $75 million in new funding while simultaneously forming a strategic alliance with public safety communications giant Motorola Solutions. This development marks one of the most significant partnerships yet between drone technology and traditional emergency response infrastructure. Bridging Two Wo
In Fowler, Indiana, Albertson Drone Service LLC is transforming agriculture as the state’s first licensed drone spraying contractor, according to a recent feature by Inside Indiana Business. Now in its sixth year and fifth growing season, the company, founded by Purdue graduate Kyle Albertson, uses drones to provide crop health mapping, pesticide spraying, and insect…
University of Washington (UW) students developed an innovative solution to enhance energy grid reliability using self-charging drones designed to
One email with the drone news that matters — DJI, FAA, public safety, and everything in between, straight from the newsroom. No spam, no fluff.
