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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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

Drone Companies

Saronic Secures $600M for Autonomous Naval Vessels, Plans Advanced Shipyard

In a significant development for autonomous maritime defense technology, Texas-based defense contractor Saronic has secured $600 million in funding, propelling its valuation to $4 billion. The company, established less than three years ago, is embarking on an ambitious expansion of its unmanned surface vessel (USV) program and plans to construct an advanced shipyard facility dubbed…

Haye KestelooFeb 19

DJI

Thermal Drones Transform Wildlife Management with Advanced Search Capabilities

Virginia-based Captured Media operator Justin Updyke reports that thermal drone technology is revolutionizing deer recovery and herd management, with data showing 70 percent of located deer are found alive during recovery operations, reports North American White Tail. The technology, implemented through a specialized drone named Jarvis, AKA DJI Matrice 30T, was designed for search and…

Haye KestelooFeb 19

China

Hong Kong Deploys AI-Powered Drones to Tackle Aging Building Crisis

Hong Kong’s Buildings Department has successfully deployed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to inspect 157 aging buildings in 2024, dramatically reducing inspection times compared to traditional methods, according to a report from the South China Morning Post. The department currently operates eight drones, each costing approximately HK$40,000 ($5,100 USD) with accessories. These remotely controlle

Haye KestelooFeb 19

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