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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Over a rural Maryland landscape, a drone hovers. In a groundbreaking initiative, University of Maryland drone experts will collaborate with the state of Maryland to deliver prescriptions to patients residing on remote Smith Island within the Chesapeake Bay. Image courtesy of Fish and Hunt Maryland

Drone Delivery

Innovative Drone Program Set to Transform Healthcare Access for Isolated Chesapeake Bay Community

A game-changing drone delivery initiative is poised to revolutionize healthcare access for Smith Island’s isolated residents, backed by a $1.76 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant, according to the University of Maryland’s recent announcement. Remote Community Faces Critical Healthcare Challenges Smith Island, home to about 200 residents and situated 10 miles off Maryland’s Eastern Sho

Haye KestelooNov 12

Technology

AI-Powered Drone Takes On Invasive Plants with Automated Precision Spraying

A game-changing open-source drone system is tackling weed control with surgical precision, combining AI vision and automated reloading capabilities. This innovative project, developed by Nathan Builds, aims to make weed control more efficient and environmentally friendly, as detailed in his recent project documentation. Smart Design Meets Practical Innovation The V2 drone features a clever 3D-prin

Haye KestelooNov 11

Police

Drone Helps Culver City Police Catch Car Burglar in Late-Night Search

In a swift demonstration of drone technology’s law enforcement capabilities, Culver City Police Department successfully used a drone to locate a suspect involved in a vehicle break-in, as reported by Patch. Quick Response to Late-Night Break-in The incident occurred around 2:40 a.m. Thursday when residents reported hearing glass breaking on the 5500 block of Kinston…

Haye KestelooNov 11

Ukraine Makes Bold Move to Replace DJI Mavic with Home-Grown Military Drones

DJI

Ukraine Makes Bold Move to Replace DJI Mavic 3 with Home-Grown Military Drones

In a significant shift toward military independence, Ukrainian manufacturers have unveiled their first domestically produced reconnaissance drones designed to replace the Chinese DJI Mavic 3 series widely used on the frontlines. The presentation, which took place at a testing ground with the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine, marks a crucial step in reducing dependency…

Haye KestelooNov 11

This photograph, courtesy of the National Assembly, depicts the headquarters of the National Intelligence Service (NIS) located in Seocho District, Seoul, on October 29. Yonhap

Police

Chinese Tourist Released After Drone Filming Near South Korean Spy Agency

A Chinese national was briefly detained and then released after allegedly filming South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) headquarters with a drone in Seoul. The incident, reported by Yonhap News, occurred when the tourist was attempting to capture footage of nearby historical sites. Innocent Tourist or Security Concern? The man, who’s in his 40s, was…

Haye KestelooNov 11

Skydio

Private Money Shapes Vegas Police Drone Program: Skydio’s $7.6M Deal Raises Questions

In a revealing investigation that pulls back the curtain on police technology funding, TechCrunch exposed how venture capitalist Ben Horowitz orchestrated a major drone deployment for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) through unconventional channels. The Backroom Deal It started with a simple email exchange. When Skydio sent a proposal to LVMPD’s chief of…

Haye KestelooNov 11

Skydio

Stefanik as UN Ambassador: A New Chapter in US-China Drone Relations

President-elect Donald Trump offered Rep. Elise Stefanik the position of UN Ambassador, a move that could reshape the global drone industry.

Haye KestelooNov 11

Skydio

Skydio Buys 114 Patent Assets From GoPro in Major Drone Industry Move

In a significant development for the drone industry, Skydio has acquired 114 US patent assets from action camera giant GoPro. The transaction...

Haye KestelooNov 11

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