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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Police

San Bernardino Fire Department Pioneers Drone First Responder Program for Urban Fire Response

In a groundbreaking development for emergency services automation, the San Bernardino County Fire Department has launched an innovative drone first responder program, leveraging DJI’s M30T platform to revolutionize their approach to urban fire detection and response. The program, which began on January 13, 2025, represents a significant advancement in the integration of unmanned aerial systems…

Haye KestelooJan 27

DJI

Leaked DJI Mavic 4 Pro Testing Footage Reveals New Features and Specs

Recent leaks from reliable drone enthusiasts have provided substantial new details about DJI’s upcoming Mavic 4 Pro, including night testing footage, camera specifications, and physical design elements. The leaks suggest significant improvements over its predecessor and point to an early 2025 release. Night Testing and Camera System Testing footage shared by Igor Bogdanov shows what…

Haye KestelooJan 26

Ukraine

Ukrainian Military Reveals 1,240-Mile Range Domestic Strike Drone Capabilities

Ukraine’s 14th Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment has granted unprecedented access to their long-range drone operations, revealing domestically produced unmanned aircraft capable of striking targets up to 1,240 miles behind enemy lines. According to an exclusive Reuters report, these strategic assets are being deployed to target Russian logistics and military infrastructure, marking a significant ev

Haye KestelooJan 26

Ukraine

Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Strike on Russian Oil Infrastructure, Highlighting Advanced Capabilities

In a significant demonstration of Ukraine’s expanding drone warfare capabilities, Ukrainian forces conducted one of their largest coordinated drone attacks to date, targeting critical Russian oil infrastructure and military production facilities. According to reports from Ukrainian officials and Russian military sources, the operation involved a sophisticated deployment of long-range unmanned aeri

Haye KestelooJan 24

Russia

Moscow’s Air Defenses Intercept Multiple Drone Attacks, Affecting Airport Operations

Russian air defense systems intercepted multiple waves of drone attacks across several regions, including four separate locations around Moscow, highlighting the growing challenges of urban air defense against unmanned aerial systems. According to Reuters, the incidents led to temporary suspensions at two major Moscow airports and resulted in infrastructure damage in surrounding regions. Widesprea

Haye KestelooJan 24

Search & Rescue

Colorado Sheriff’s Office Successfully Deploys Drone to Rescue Lost Backcountry Skier

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office has demonstrated the growing effectiveness of drone technology in search and rescue operations by successfully locating and guiding a lost backcountry skier to safety in the Shrine Pass area of Colorado. The incident, reported by Denver Gazette, marks another significant advancement in the integration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into…

Haye KestelooJan 23

Brinc

BRINC Launches Major Incentive Program for Public Safety Agencies Transitioning to US-Made Drones

BRINC has unveiled a significant new initiative aimed at helping public safety agencies transition from general-purpose drones to specialized, US-manufactured aircraft. The BRINC Beyond program, announced today, offers substantial credits of up to $15,000 per existing drone without requiring trade-ins, marking a strategic move in the evolving public safety drone sector. This development comes at…

Haye KestelooJan 23

United States

FAA Grants vHive Historic Multi-Drone Authorization for Autonomous Solar Farm Inspections

In a groundbreaking development for the commercial drone industry, vHive has secured an exclusive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver authorizing autonomous multi-drone operations for solar farm inspections across the United States. The authorization, announced on January 22, 2025, positions vHive as the first company permitted to deploy software-controlled drone swarms for utility-scale

Haye KestelooJan 23

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