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 Mixed Success Of Drones In Ukraine'S Warfare

The Mixed Success of Drones in Ukraine’s Warfare

A Critical Tool with Challenges In the ongoing conflict with Russia, Ukraine’s military has increasingly relied on drones, making them a staple of their defense strategy. However, their effectiveness has been inconsistent, as highlighted in a recent Reuters report. Reliability…

Ukraine'S Fpv Drone With A Samurai Sword For Close Combat 2

Ukraine’s FPV Drone with a Samurai Sword for Close Combat

A New Age of Drone Warfare In an era where technological advancements continuously reshape the battlefield, a recent TikTok video has introduced a novel, if somewhat unconventional, development in drone warfare. This latest innovation, originating from Ukraine, features a first-person…