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. Also on LinkedIn, Muck Rack, Instagram and YouTube.

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Russia

FCC Launches Inquiry into GPS Alternatives as Drone Industry Highlights Positioning Technology’s Critical Role

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated a proceeding to explore commercial technologies that would complement the Global Positioning System (GPS), acknowledging the technology’s vulnerability to disruption despite its crucial role in America’s economic and national security infrastructure. FCC Seeks to Address GPS Vulnerabilities The FCC announced today (March 27, 2025) that it h

Haye KestelooMar 27

DJI

DJI Spring 2025 Promotions: Special Deals for Canada and the US, but Air 3S Out of Stock

DJI has launched a series of spring promotions for 2025, offering discounts on popular drones like the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, Mini 4 Pro, Mini 4K, and Avata 2. The deals, announced via a tweet from the official DJI Global account, cater to both Canadian and US customers, with Canada receiving the most attractive offers.…

Haye KestelooMar 27

Drone Inspection

Flyability’s Smart Return-to-Home Ushers Elios 3 Toward Autonomous Inspections

Flyability has rolled out Smart Return-to-Home (Smart RTH), a feature that promises to redefine how pilots operate the Elios 3 drone in punishing environments. Unveiled recently on Flyability’s site, this update taps into the drone’s onboard autonomy and LiDAR to calculate and execute the shortest, safest return path—without forcing pilots to retrace their steps manually.…

Haye KestelooMar 27

Technology

Saildrone’s Breakthrough: Navigating GPS-Denied Waters with New Tech

Saildrone unveiled an advancement in maritime autonomy, demonstrating its Voyager platform’s ability to operate in GPS-denied environment

Haye KestelooMar 26

Drone Software

SkyeBrowse Unveils AI-Powered Updates to Revolutionize Drone Reality Capture

SkyeBrowse, a leading drone reality capture platform, rolled out three updates that leverage artificial intelligence to simplify and enhance 3D modeling

Haye KestelooMar 26

Zipline

Zipline’s Drone Delivery Revolution Unveiled: MKBHD Dives into the Future of Logistics

Tech influencer Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, explored the cutting-edge world of drone delivery with Zipline, a company that’s quietly outpacing

Haye KestelooMar 26

DJI

DJI Mini 4K Drone Hits New Low Price at $249.99 with 16% Discount

The DJI Mini 4K, a compact drone that’s been making waves since its April 2024 release, is now available at a 16% discount, dropping its price to just $249.99 from the standard $299. This limited-time deal on Amazon positions the Mini 4K as one of the best value options for drone enthusiasts and beginners alike,…

Haye KestelooMar 25

Autel Robotics

Drones Prove Lifesaving Potential in Colorado Teen Rescue at Roxborough State Park

In a striking demonstration of drone technology’s evolving role in search and rescue, a pair of teenagers lost during a hike in Colorado’s Roxborough State Park were safely guided back by a drone broadcasting their parents’ voices. The incident, reported by Douglas County Search and Rescue on March 22, 2025, underscores how drones are becoming…

Haye KestelooMar 25

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