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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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Sonoma County’s Warrantless Drone Searches Spark Privacy Lawsuit and Fines DJI Matrice 4T with AI capabilities and powerful cameras
DJI

Trump’s Tariff Exemptions Spare Some Chinese Tech—But Not Drones: What U.S. Consumers Face in 2025

Latest Tariff Exemptions Leave Drones Exposed The Trump administration announced exemptions for certain Chinese-made electronics from its steep 125% reciprocal tariffs, offering relief to products like smartphones, laptops, and semiconductors, reports Reuters. However, drones, including those from market leader DJI, remain subject to a cumulative 170% tariff, as confirmed by U.S. Customs and Borde

Haye KestelooApr 12
Manna Aero’s Drone Delivery Revolution: Scaling Dublin Success to UK and Beyond
Manna Aero

Manna Aero’s Drone Delivery Revolution: Scaling Dublin Success to UK and Beyond

In Dublin’s Blanchardstown suburb, drones hum steadily above, delivering coffee and pizza in under 16 minutes—a glimpse into a future where instant, autonomous delivery could reshape retail. Manna Aero, a Dublin-based startup, has logged 200,000 flights, outpacing giants like Amazon and Alphabet’s Wing in suburban skies. Founder Bobby Healy claims drones are “an Amazon slayer,”…

Haye KestelooApr 12
Flying Sun 1000 Drone Illuminates Night Operations with 300,000 Lumens
DJI

Flying Sun 1000 Drone Illuminates Night Operations with 300,000 Lumens

A new drone system from Freefly Systems, the Flying Sun 1000, promises to transform nighttime operations by delivering stadium-level illumination from the air. Equipped with 288 high-power LEDs, this quadcopter generates 300,000 lumens, enabling construction, emergency response, and filmmaking in near-daylight conditions. Unlike traditional lighting solutions, the drone offers mobility, rapid depl

Haye KestelooApr 12
Ukraine’s Drone Revolution: 100% Domestic FPV Drones Fuel a Technological Race
Ukraine

Ukraine’s Drone Revolution: 100% Domestic FPV Drones Fuel a Technological Race

In a Kyiv basement, volunteers solder circuits and assemble carbon-fiber frames, crafting first-person view (FPV) drones that have become Ukraine’s lifeline in its war against Russia. A recent milestone by Vyriy, one of Ukraine’s leading drone manufacturers, marks a shift: drones built entirely from Ukrainian-sourced components, free from reliance on foreign supply chains. This achievement,…

Haye KestelooApr 12
Jersey Fire Service Unveils $250,000 Mercedes Sprinter Incident Command Unit with Drone Capabilities
First Responders

Jersey Fire Service Unveils $250,000 Mercedes Sprinter Incident Command Unit with Drone Capabilities

On April 12, 2025, the States of Jersey Fire Service introduced a £200,000 ($250,000 USD) Mercedes Sprinter van as its new incident command unit, equipped with advanced features including a drone for enhanced situational awareness. This high-tech vehicle marks a significant upgrade for the island’s firefighting operations, replacing an outdated command vehicle. Advanced Design Tailored…

Haye KestelooApr 12
FAA's ICE NOTAM Gets Teeth: Change 13 Is the Enforcement Escalation Drone Pilots Should Fear - FAA Cracks Down on Drone Violations with $341,413 in Proposed Penalties - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Key Changes for Drones and Advanced Air Mobility
Dedrone

FAA Launches Drone-Detection Testing in New Jersey to Address Rising Sightings Near Airports

In response to a surge in drone sightings near airports, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will begin a two-week drone-detection testing program in Cape May, New Jersey, starting April 14, 2025, according to a Reuters report. This initiative follows heightened public concern and incidents that have disrupted aviation safety, aiming to evaluate advanced detection technologies…

Haye KestelooApr 12
DJI Releases DJI Dock 2, Matrice 3DT, starting at $10,000
FAA

Oregon Senate Bill 238 Advances: Police Drones Set for Expanded Role in 911 Responses

On April 7, 2025, Oregon’s Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5-1 to advance Senate Bill 238, a proposal to broaden police drone use for 911 calls, suspect pursuits, and search operations, according to OregonLive. The bill, now headed to the Senate floor, aims to align Oregon with states like California and New York, where law enforcement…

Haye KestelooApr 11
DJI Enterprise Teases Powerful Spotlight and Speaker Payloads for Matrice 350 RTK
DJI

DJI Enterprise Teases Powerful Spotlight and Speaker Payloads for Matrice 350 RTK

DJI Enterprise has announced a product launch event scheduled for April 16 at 8 a.m. EDT, where the drone manufacturer is expected to unveil new spotlight and speaker payloads for its commercial drone lineup. The event’s taglines, “Light Up The Night” and “Reach Loud and Clear,” strongly suggest enhanced illumination and communication capabilities designed for…

Haye KestelooApr 11
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