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.
A modified Aeroprakt A-22 sport plane, converted into a long-range drone and carrying explosives, struck Russian naval vessels at a Caspian Fleet base in Kaspiysk, Dagestan – approximately 700 miles from Ukraine’s frontlines, according to a report from Anton Gerashchenko, former advisor to Ukraine’s interior ministry. Significant Naval Damage The drone strike reportedly damaged three…
China’s tech powerhouse Shenzhen is making a bold move into the future of urban air mobility, pledging $1.7 billion to develop infrastructure for low-altitude flight operations through 2026, according to a report from the South China Morning Post. Ambitious Infrastructure Plans The city’s planning includes construction of more than 1,200 take-off and landing platforms by…
France has begun its first-ever delivery of loitering munitions to Ukraine, marking a significant milestone in Franco-Ukrainian military cooperation. The OSKAR (Opportunity Strike Kinetics Aircraft Ruggedised) drones, developed by Delair and KNDS France, were reportedly rapidly transformed from demonstration models to combat-ready systems in just six months. Lightning-Fast Development to Deploymen
DJI just dropped their latest FPV goggles aimed at making immersive drone flying more accessible to newcomers. The new Goggles N3, priced at $229, offers pilots an impressive 54-degree field of view and up to 2.7 hours of flight time, according to DJI. Enhanced Flight Control Features With just a tilt of your head or…
A thermal-equipped police drone proved crucial in locating a frightened Corgi who fled from a three-vehicle collision on the A1 near Little Ponton, Lincolnshire. The incident, which occurred around 4:30 PM on Friday, was reported by SWNS. Quick Response with Advanced Tech After firefighters had to abandon their initial search, Lincolnshire Police’s Rural Crime Action…
A groundbreaking development in drone delivery is about to unfold in Arizona as Amazon prepares to launch its advanced MK30 drone delivery service in metro Phoenix, according to the Phoenix Business Journal. FAA Approval Opens New Chapter Amazon recently secured crucial FAA approvals for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, marking a significant milestone…
A Walmart Supercenter in Fort Worth has rolled out an ambitious drone delivery program, deploying 18 drones to serve customers within a six-mile radius. The initiative is part of a larger partnership between Walmart and Wing that spans 11 locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, according to Community Impact’s report. High-Speed Delivery Specs These lightweight…
In a surprising announcement to its customers, Sony revealed it will end sales of the Airpeak S1 professional drone and most related products by March 2025, citing “recent changes in the business environment” as the reason. Products Being Discontinued The following will be discontinued: Software and Services Ending The company will also discontinue: Support Timeline…
One email with the drone news that matters — DJI, FAA, public safety, and everything in between, straight from the newsroom. No spam, no fluff.
