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.
Farming'S Future: Drones For Greener And Safer Crop-Dusting 1

Farming’s Future: Drones for Greener and Safer Crop-Dusting

Drones: Revolutionizing Agriculture with Precision and Safety Gone are the days of traditional crop-dusting planes, as the future of agriculture embraces the technological prowess of drones. Guardian Agriculture, leading this revolution, recently launched commercial operations with its autonomous eVTOL (electric…

Microwave Might: The Pentagon'S Drone Defense 2

Microwave Might: The Pentagon’s Drone Defense

New Microwave Weapons: A Solution to Combat Drone Swarms In a world where drones are increasingly shaping the battlefield, a new challenge emerges: swarms of combat drones. Recently, Hamas executed coordinated drone strikes against Israeli targets, highlighting the urgent need…

Ukrainian Marines' Masterful Drone Strategy Overwhelms Russian Forces

Sky Hackers: Ukraine’s Drone Mastery Over Russia

Ukrainian Marines’ Masterful Drone Strategy Overwhelms Russian Forces In a remarkable display of tactical ingenuity, the Ukrainian marine corps’ 36th Brigade has been making significant strides in the battle for control over the skies in Krynky, a key area in…

Drone Swarm Strategy: Pentagon'S Game-Changing Move

Drone Swarm Strategy: Pentagon’s Game-Changing Move

Pentagon’s Strategic Shift: Building a Drone Army to Counter China In a significant move to counter China’s market dominance in drones, the Pentagon is planning a massive procurement of “thousands” of low-cost U.S.-made drones within the next two years. This…

Us Targets Autel: Is National Security At Risk? 3

US Targets Autel: Is National Security at Risk?

Autel Drones Under Scrutiny: US Lawmakers Raise Security Concerns A bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers is raising alarms over Autel Robotics, a Chinese drone maker, citing significant national security concerns. This call for an investigation, as reported by Reuters,…

Drone Terror: New Age In Cartel Warfare

Drone Terror: New Age in Mexican Drug Cartel Warfare

The use of drones by Mexican drug cartels marks a significant evolution in the tactics of drug warfare, showcasing the changing landscape of conflict and the role of technology. This transformation is driven by the development of cheaper drone technology…

Defibrillator Drones Outpace Ambulances In Emergency Response 6

Defibrillator Drones Outpace Ambulances in Emergency Response

Speeding Up Cardiac Arrest Response with Defibrillator Drones Recent research has unveiled a significant advancement in emergency medical response: drones equipped with automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are reaching cardiac arrest scenes faster than traditional ambulances. This breakthrough has substantial implications,…