Haye Kesteloo

Haye Kesteloo

Haye Kesteloo is a leading drone industry expert and Editor in Chief of DroneXL.co and EVXL.co, where he covers drone technology, industry developments, and electric mobility trends. With over nine years of specialized coverage in unmanned aerial systems, his insights have been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, and cited by The Brookings Institute, Foreign Policy, Politico and others. Before founding DroneXL.co, Kesteloo built his expertise at DroneDJ. He currently co-hosts the PiXL Drone Show on YouTube and podcast platforms, sharing industry insights with a global audience. His reporting has influenced policy discussions and been referenced in federal documents, establishing him as an authoritative voice in drone technology and regulation. He can be reached at haye @ dronexl.co or @hayekesteloo.
The Fall Of A Russian Drone Ace: Ukraine'S Strategic Strike 1

The Fall of a Russian Drone Ace: Ukraine’s Strategic Strike

A Critical Blow in Drone Warfare In a significant turn of events in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, Ukrainian defense forces have successfully neutralized one of Russia’s most proficient First-Person-View (FPV) drone operators, known as “Moisey” or “Moses.” This operation, unfolding…

German Drone Innovation Enhances Ukrainian Night Operations 2

German Drone Innovation Enhances Ukrainian Night Operations

Quantum Systems Boosts Drone Deliveries to Ukraine Quantum Systems, a leading German drone manufacturer, has significantly increased its drone deliveries to Ukraine. This surge, which marks a threefold increase in aircraft distribution, primarily supports the Ukrainian military’s night-time operations. Company…

Life-Saving Drones: The Future Of Opioid Overdose Response 4

Life-Saving Drones: The Future of Opioid Overdose Response

Swift Aid from the Sky: Drone-Delivered Naloxone In a groundbreaking development, research has revealed that untrained bystanders can effectively use drone-delivered naloxone to save lives during opioid overdoses. This study, conducted with 17 participants in simulated overdose scenarios, offers a…

Ukraine Ramps Up Fpv Drone Production Amidst Conflict

Drone-Saturated Skies Over Ukraine: A Tactical Stalemate

The conflict in Ukraine has evolved into a modern-day stalemate, largely due to the proliferation of drones in combat. In the Kharkiv region, a Ukrainian drone operator, Gleb Molchanov, sheds light on this unprecedented situation, revealing the complexities and challenges…

Drone News: Us Government Gone Wild 8

Drone News: US Government Gone Wild

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. This is the “Government Gone Wild” edition. That’s right, we’ve got three more bills from Oklahoma, Missouri, and Utah, which actually has two bills, that would restrict drone operation. So we decided to…

Should You Buy A Certified Refurbished Dji Drone?

Should you buy a certified refurbished DJI drone?

Why Buy a Certified, Refurbished DJI Drone Opting for a certified, refurbished DJI drone brings a host of advantages, chief among them being the opportunity for substantial cost reductions, with discounts up to 20% off the original price. This affordability…