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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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Russian Drones Transform Ukrainian City into Civilian Hunting Ground: Over 9,500 Attacks Documented in Kherson
Ukraine

Russian Drones Transform Ukrainian City into Civilian Hunting Ground: Over 9,500 Attacks Documented in Kherson

In an unprecedented campaign of urban warfare, Russian forces have unleashed a systematic drone terror campaign against civilians in Kherson, Ukraine, launching more than 9,500 drone attacks since mid-July. This marks a chilling evolution in modern warfare, where civilian populations are deliberately targeted using both repurposed commercial and military drones, resulting in at least 37…

Haye KestelooDec 4
OpenAI Joins Forces with Anduril to Develop Advanced AI-Powered Anti-Drone Systems
Anduril

OpenAI Joins Forces with Anduril to Develop Advanced AI-Powered Anti-Drone Systems

OpenAI has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Anduril Industries to integrate artificial intelligence technology into anti-drone defense systems, marking the AI developer’s most significant venture into the defense sector to date, reports Bloomberg. A Strategic Alliance for Drone Defense The collaboration aims to enhance the detection and response capabilities against unmanned aerial thre

Haye KestelooDec 4
DJI Air 3S Review: Professional Filmmaker Puts Drone to the Test
DJI

DJI Air 3S Review: Professional Filmmaker Puts Drone to the Test

Veteran filmmaker Philip Bloom returns to familiar testing grounds to evaluate DJI’s latest Air 3S, bringing detailed insights into how this new drone compares to its predecessors in his comprehensive video review. Core Hardware and Sensor Improvements The one-inch sensor in the Air 3S’s main 24mm camera marks the most significant upgrade from its predecessor.…

Haye KestelooDec 4
DJI O4 Air Unit Pro Leaked: New Images Reveal Significant Design Updates
DJI

DJI O4 Air Unit Pro Leaked: New Images Reveal Significant Design Updates

Fresh leaked images have revealed exciting details about DJI’s upcoming O4 Air Unit, including both standard and Pro versions. The latest leak, shared by DJI insider Jasper Ellens, showcases what appears to be the Pro variant with enhanced features and improved thermal management. Design and Hardware Details The leaked technical drawings and photos reveal two…

Haye KestelooDec 4
Leonardo’s Falco Xplorer Successfully Tests European Drone Traffic Integration System
Italy

Leonardo’s Falco Xplorer Successfully Tests European Drone Traffic Integration System

In a significant advancement for military drone integration, Leonardo’s Falco Xplorer uncrewed aerial system (UAS) has completed crucial testing of the European Detect and Avoid System (EUDAAS) at Trapani Birgi airport in Italy. This milestone demonstration marks a major step toward safely integrating large military drones into European civilian airspace, reports Military Embedded Systems. Breakth

Haye KestelooDec 3
Amazon Prime Air Unveils Its Game-Changing MK30 Drone
Amazon

Amazon Launches Groundbreaking Drone Delivery Service in Arizona’s West Valley

In a significant advancement for drone delivery technology, Amazon has officially launched its aerial delivery service in Arizona’s West Valley, marking one of the nation’s first fully implemented drone delivery networks. The service promises delivery times of less than one hour for eligible items, revolutionizing the way customers receive their packages, reports 12 News. How…

Haye KestelooDec 3
Poland Announces Ambitious Plan to Build Comprehensive Unmanned Military Force by 2025
Poland

Poland Announces Ambitious Plan to Build Comprehensive Unmanned Military Force by 2025

Poland is taking a bold step into the future of warfare with plans to establish a comprehensive unmanned military force by early 2025, as announced by Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during recent Navy Day celebrations, reports EuroMaidan Press. Strategic Vision for Multi-Domain Drone Operations The ambitious initiative will encompass aerial, ground, surface, and underwater unmanned…

Haye KestelooDec 3
Europe's Largest Defense Tech Hackathon Showcases Breakthrough Drone Detection and Navigation Solutions
Germany

Europe’s Largest Defense Tech Hackathon Showcases Breakthrough Drone Detection and Navigation Solutions

A groundbreaking Defense Tech Hackathon in Paris has demonstrated significant advances in drone technology and counter-drone solutions, with over 170 participants developing 34 innovative projects aimed at addressing critical defense challenges, according to European Defense Tech on X. Winning Teams Tackle Critical Drone Challenges The competition’s top honor went to a remarkable advancement in co

Haye KestelooDec 3
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