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Haye Kesteloo

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

Cleveland Police Drones Remain Grounded Pending Policy Approval
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Cleveland Police Drones Remain Grounded Pending Policy Approval

Cleveland’s fleet of ten police drones remains grounded while awaiting policy approval from the city’s Community Police Commission (CPC), according to discussions at a recent Cleveland City Council committee meeting, reports Signal Cleveland. Drones in Limbo Despite Cleveland City Council approving the drone program two years ago, the unmanned aircraft haven’t taken flight. Council Member…

FAA Grants Historic Airspace Management Approval to ANRA for NY Power Authority Drone Ops
FAA

FAA Grants Historic Airspace Management Approval to ANRA for NY Power Authority Drone Ops

ANRA Technologies has secured a game-changing Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from the FAA, paving the way for expanded beyond-visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations at the New York Power Authority (NYPA). This groundbreaking authorization, announced by ANRA Technologies, marks a significant milestone in utility drone operations. First-of-its-Kind Strategic Coordination ANRA stands out as the on

Residents Fear Burglars Using Drones to Case La Jolla Shores Homes
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Residents Fear Burglars Using Drones to Case La Jolla Shores Homes

A concerning pattern has emerged in the upscale La Jolla Shores neighborhood of San Diego, where residents suspect drones are being used to scout homes before burglaries. According to reporting by La Jolla Light, at least nine residential burglaries have been reported in the area over the past six months, with several incidents preceded by…

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