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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.

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Real Estate Developer Faces $270,000 FAA Fine for Harassing Unhoused People with Drones
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Real Estate Developer Faces $270,000 FAA Fine for Harassing Unhoused People with Drones

A Pueblo real estate developer is facing substantial fines from the Federal Aviation Administration for repeatedly using drones to harass unhoused individuals. Henry “Hank” Borunda, who owns several downtown Pueblo properties including the La Bella Union Plaza, has been hit with a $270,000 penalty for alleged violations, according to a report from The Pueblo Chieftain.…

China Shows Off Massive Drone Mothership at Zhuhai Airshow's First-Ever Drone Zone
China

China Shows Off Massive Drone Mothership at Zhuhai Airshow’s First-Ever Drone Zone

China’s largest aviation showcase has taken flight in Zhuhai, featuring a dedicated drone zone for the first time in the show’s history. The star attraction? A massive drone mothership capable of unleashing swarms of smaller UAVs for both intelligence gathering and strike missions. Source: VOA News Meet the SS-UAV: China’s Drone Carrier of the Skies…

Morningside University Introduces Drone Minor Program for Agriculture Students
United States

Morningside University Introduces Drone Minor Program for Agriculture Students

Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa, is expanding its agricultural technology curriculum by launching a new unmanned aircraft system minor program focused on drone applications in agriculture and food studies. Meeting Industry Demands With over 700,000 registered drones in the United States according to FAA data, the agricultural sector is experiencing a surge in demand…

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
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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

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

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

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…

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
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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…

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