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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North Carolina

North Carolina Eliminates State Drone Permit Requirement, Streamlining Operations for Commercial Operators

North Carolina is set to eliminate its state-level unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operator knowledge test and permit requirements, marking a significant shift in drone regulation that aims to reduce bureaucratic overhead while maintaining safety standards. The change, taking effect December 1, 2024, removes the state-specific licensing requirement for commercial and government drone operators. Co

Haye KestelooDec 30

Wildlife

Drones Reveal Dramatic Decline in Humpback Whale Population Through Revolutionary Aerial Study

Drone technology is revolutionizing marine mammal research, with a groundbreaking five-year study using unmanned aerial vehicles to track dramatic changes in humpback whale populations across Hawaiian and Alaskan waters. The comprehensive research, published in The Journal of Physiology, demonstrates how drone-based photogrammetry is transforming our understanding of these marine giants. The resea

Haye KestelooDec 30

Florida

Two drone shows halted in Florida after child injured in Orlando show

Two holiday hotspots across Florida have hit the pause button on their drone shows after drones at a previous show plummeted to the ground, resulting in a 7-year-old boy needing emergency surgery. Universal Orlando and Orlando World Center Marriott have both halted their drone shows after another show on the December 21st performance at Lake…

Haye KestelooDec 29

Department of Transportation

North Carolina secures grant for Drone-in-a-Box technology to enhance disaster response effort

Following Hurricane Helene earlier this year and Florence in 2018, North Carolina has secured a grant to launch its latest drone program aimed at taking its disaster response efforts to the next level. The program, operated by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), will see disaster response efforts strengthened across the state using drone-in-a-box…

Haye KestelooDec 29

DJI

New DJI Flip Drone Leak Reveals Compact Design, Advanced AI Features

Fresh leaks from reliable DJI watcher Igor Bogdanov have provided our first detailed look at DJI’s upcoming Flip drone, suggesting an innovative compact folding design paired with advanced AI capabilities and comprehensive safety features. The new images reveal a sub-250g aircraft that appears positioned to bridge the gap between DJI’s entry-level offerings and their more…

Haye KestelooDec 28

Turkey

Turkish Drone Giant Baykar Acquires Historic Italian Aircraft Manufacturer Piaggio Aerospace

In a significant move that reshapes the aerospace industry landscape, Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has successfully acquired Italian aircraft producer Piaggio Aerospace according to an announcement from Italy’s industry ministry. The acquisition marks a notable expansion for Baykar, known globally for its combat drone technology, into traditional aircraft manufacturing. The deal, which emerge

Haye KestelooDec 28

Legal

Engineer Charged in Procurement of US Drone Technology for Iranian Company

A former Analog Devices engineer faces federal charges for allegedly facilitating the illegal transfer of sensitive navigation components used in military drones, highlighting ongoing challenges in preventing critical drone technology from reaching restricted entities, reports Iran International. Mahdi Sadeghi, a dual US-Iranian citizen, pleaded not guilty to charges of violating US export control

Haye KestelooDec 28

Bell

Ukraine’s Shchedryk Surveillance Drone Approved for Military Operations

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has authorized the deployment of the Shchedryk unmanned aerial system, a domestically developed drone capable of penetrating up to 40 kilometers into enemy rear areas at speeds reaching 150 kilometers per hour (93 mph). The announcement came through an official statement by the ministry’s press service, reports Ukrinform. Developed in Vinnytsia,…

Haye KestelooDec 27

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