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.
Drones Disrupt Firefighting Efforts In Washington

Drones Disrupt Firefighting Efforts in Washington

Washington state firefighters are at their wits’ end. Drones, flown by curious onlookers, are hovering over wildfires, making their challenging job even more difficult. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) expressed its frustration with the public through a…

Chinese Dji Drones Power Against Shark Attacks In New York

The Privacy Battle Over Police Drones in New York

In New York, police drones are making headlines. Lawmakers in Albany are debating their use by police, sparking heated conversations about public safety and personal privacy. With the increasing deployment of drones by the police, the lines between protection and…

Capturing Bali: A Week With The Dji Air 3 Drone

Capturing Bali: A Week with the DJI Air 3 Drone

Bali is a captivating destination, offering countless opportunities for breathtaking visuals. But, what if you only had a week to explore its magic? Armed with the DJI Air 3 drone, Chris Rogers set out to answer that question. The Mission…

Heroic Drone Rescues Missing Toddler In Vermont - Drone-Powered Arrest: Chico'S Tech Triumph - Diverse Police Teams And Drone Deployed To Arrest Disorderly Resident In Eugene

Heroic Drone Rescues Missing Toddler in Vermont

In northern Vermont, a 2-year-old boy went missing, sparking immediate concern. The child disappeared from Creager Road in Montgomery on Monday night. His worried family believed he “had walked away from their home and possibly gone into the woods,” initiating…

Elite Drone Unit In The Hands Of A Notorious Cartel 4

Elite Drone Unit in the Hands of a Notorious Cartel

The skies over Mexico have become more dangerous. The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of the country’s most violent factions, now commands a unit of expert drone operators. Their primary mission? Transform commercial drones into deadly airborne weapons. After…