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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. Also on LinkedIn, Muck Rack, Instagram and YouTube.

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UK Prison Watchdog Warns of National Security Threat from Drone Deliveries at Maximum Security Facilities
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UK Prison Watchdog Warns of National Security Threat from Drone Deliveries at Maximum Security Facilities

Prison authorities in England are facing an unprecedented security crisis as drone deliveries to high-security facilities have escalated to a level that poses significant national security concerns, according to Charlie Taylor, the chief inspector of prisons. The alarming situation, detailed in recent inspection reports of HMP Manchester and HMP Long Lartin, reveals sophisticated drone operations…

FBI Intensifies Investigation of Drone Collision with Firefighting Aircraft as Palisades Fire Claims Celebrity Homes
FAA

FBI Intensifies Investigation of Drone Collision with Firefighting Aircraft as Palisades Fire Claims Celebrity Homes

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has escalated its investigation into a serious drone incident that occurred during firefighting operations at the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County, with agents now canvassing high-profile neighborhoods for evidence. The collision between an unauthorized civilian drone and a firefighting aircraft marks a significant escalation in the ongoing challenges of…

Ukraine's AI-Guided Drones Revolutionize Modern Warfare with 80% Hit Rate
Germany

Germany Authorizes Military to Shoot Down Unidentified Drones Near Critical Infrastructure

In a significant shift in drone defense policy, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s cabinet has approved legislation authorizing the country’s armed forces to shoot down unidentified drones near military installations and critical infrastructure, reports Bloomberg. This amendment to the Aviation Security Act represents a substantial escalation in Germany’s approach to countering potential aerial threa

DJI Overhauls Geofencing System, Shifts to FAA Data Integration
FAA

DJI Overhauls Geofencing System, Shifts to FAA Data Integration

DJI, the global leader in civilian drone technology, has announced a significant update to its GEO (geofencing) system, marking a fundamental shift in how the company approaches airspace restrictions in the United States. The update, effective January 13, 2025, represents a strategic alignment with FAA data and follows similar implementations across European markets. Major System…

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