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Haye Kesteloo

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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Thermal Drone Locates Missing Elderly Man and Dog in Georgia Within Seconds
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Thermal Drone Locates Missing Elderly Man and Dog in Georgia Within Seconds

A Hall County Sheriff’s drone operator located a missing 79-year-old man with dementia and his dog in just 23 seconds using thermal imaging technology, demonstrating the growing importance of drone capabilities in time-critical search and rescue operations. The successful Thanksgiving night rescue occurred after family members reported Eugene Burch and his dog missing from a…

DJI Mavic 4 Leak Hints at Professional-Grade Features, Including RTK Support
DJI

DJI Mavic 4 Leak Hints at Professional-Grade Features, Including RTK Support

DJI enthusiasts are ‘buzzing with excitement’ as former DJI oracle OsitaLV shared potential specifications and features for the upcoming DJI Mavic 4 drone on X. The leak suggests that DJI’s next flagship consumer drone might blur the lines between professional and consumer segments. READ MORE: Leaked DJI Mavic 4 Pro Prototype Seemingly Confirms New Camera,…

Medevac Helicopter Diverted Due to Mystery Drones in New Jersey
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Medevac Helicopter Diverted Due to Mystery Drones in New Jersey

A medevac helicopter was forced to abort its emergency response mission in Branchburg Township, New Jersey, after encountering unauthorized drones near the designated landing zone, reports NJ.com. The incident, which occurred on November 26, adds to growing concerns about unexplained drone activity in the region. Emergency Response Disrupted The incident unfolded when first responders were…

Fullerton College Pioneers First West Coast Drone Bachelor's Degree Program
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Fullerton College Pioneers First West Coast Drone Bachelor’s Degree Program

A groundbreaking development in drone education is taking shape at Fullerton College, where the institution is set to launch its first-ever bachelor’s degree program. The Bachelor of Science in Drone and Autonomous Systems, scheduled to begin in fall 2026, marks a significant milestone as the first program of its kind on the West Coast. The…

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