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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Drone Research

MIT Unveils MiFly: Revolutionary Low-Power Drone Navigation System for Indoor Environments

In a significant advancement for drone technology, MIT researchers have developed MiFly, a groundbreaking system that enables drones to navigate autonomously in indoor, low-visibility environments using radio frequency (RF) waves. Announced by MIT News, this innovation tackles a longstanding challenge in the drone industry: reliable indoor navigation without reliance on GPS, computer vision, or li

Haye KestelooFeb 22

DJI

New England pilot wins GoPro Award for daring FPV Matterhorn drone flight along Hornli Ridge

In a recently announced recognition of FPV drone piloting excellence, New England-based pilot Joshua Turner has received a GoPro Award for his breathtaking ascent of the Matterhorn’s notorious Hornli Ridge. The footage, captured in 2022, showcases Turner’s masterful navigation of the challenging 4,000-foot vertical climb along one of the world’s most iconic alpine peaks. Technical…

Haye KestelooFeb 21

Police

Police Drone’s Thermal Camera and Spotlight Guide Night Rescue of Man from Icy Brook

The Ossining Police Department successfully rescued a man who had fallen into an icy brook during a late-night emergency response on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, utilizing their department drone’s infrared camera and spotlight capabilities. The incident, reported by Daily Voice Ossining, showcases how drone technology can provide critical assistance during nighttime emergency responses. Technolog

Haye KestelooFeb 21

Department of Homeland Security

Arizona Proposes Law Enabling Police to Take Down Drug-Trafficking Drones Near Mexican Border

A new piece of legislation in Arizona could grant local law enforcement the authority to intercept and disable drones suspected of drug trafficking within 30 miles of the Mexican border. The bipartisan-supported measure reportedly addresses cartel drone operations while raising important questions about aerial safety and liability. Legislative Framework and Scope House Bill 2733, currently…

Haye KestelooFeb 21

DJI

New DJI Dock 3 Generation Spotted in Leaked Photos

NGDrone, a reliable source for DJI product leaks, has shared images on X that appear to show the next generation of the DJI Dock 3 system.

Haye KestelooFeb 20

United States

US Government Operating MQ-9 Reaper Drones Over Mexico in Counter-Narcotics Initiative

The CIA is conducting previously unreported surveillance flights using MQ-9 Reaper drones over Mexico as part of counter-narcotics operations

Haye KestelooFeb 20

DJI

DJI’s New RS 4 Mini Brings AI Tracking to Sub-2lb Professional Gimbal

DJI has introduced significant improvements to its compact gimbal lineup with the DJI RS 4 Mini, incorporating advanced AI tracking capabilities into a stabilizer that weighs just 890g (1.96 lbs). The new model, announced today by the Shenzhen-based drone manufacturer, maintains professional-grade payload capacity of 2kg (4.4 lbs) while reducing setup complexity through automated features.…

Haye KestelooFeb 20

Department of Defense

Saronic Launches Major Autonomous Naval Vessel Program to Address U.S. Maritime Gaps

In a significant development for autonomous maritime systems, defense technology company Saronic has announced an ambitious program to revitalize American shipbuilding through large-scale autonomous vessel production. The initiative includes the construction of Port Alpha, a next-generation shipyard dedicated to autonomous vessel manufacturing, marking a potential turning point in U.S. naval auton

Haye KestelooFeb 20

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