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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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AI-Powered Drones: Shield AI's Bold Vision Reshapes Future Warfare
Weaponized drones

AI-Powered Drones: Shield AI’s Bold Vision Reshapes Future Warfare

In a rapidly evolving landscape of defense technology, Shield AI stands at the forefront, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI-powered autonomous drones. The company’s co-founder, Brandon Tseng, recently offered a glimpse into their ambitious mission and the potential paradigm shift AI could bring to military operations. These insights come from an eye-opening Business…

Russia's Stealth Drone Debacle: When High-Tech Claims Crash and Burn
Russia

Russia’s Stealth Drone Debacle: When High-Tech Claims Crash and Burn

A recent incident involving Russia’s new S-70 Okhotnik-B (“Hunter-B”) stealth combat drone has raised serious questions about the country’s stealth technology capabilities. The prototype drone, designed to operate alongside the Su-57 “Felon” fighter, was shot down over Ukraine when it went out of control. This embarrassing mishap might just be the tip of the iceberg…

San Antonio Drone Startup Darkhive Takes on DJI with Military-Grade Tech
Ukraine

San Antonio Drone Startup Darkhive Takes on DJI with Military-Grade Tech

A San Antonio-based drone startup is positioning itself to challenge Chinese drone giant DJI’s dominance in the military and public safety markets. Darkhive, founded in 2021 by John Goodson and Steve Turner, is developing affordable, easy-to-use drones manufactured outside of China. Filling a Critical Gap in US Drone Capabilities Darkhive’s founders recognized a significant vulnerability…

Corvus Robotics Soars with $18M Funding to Revolutionize Warehouse Inventory Management
Technology

Corvus Robotics Soars with $18M Funding to Revolutionize Warehouse Inventory Management

Corvus Robotics Inc., a Mountain View-based drone company, has secured $18 million in Series A and seed funding to expand its innovative inventory drone system. The funding round, led by S2G Ventures and Spero Ventures, marks a significant milestone for the company that’s been quietly developing its technology since its founding in 2017. Drones that…

Stewart named as CEO of drone research center NUAIR at Griffiss Airport - FAA starts Remote ID drone test flights at Griffiss Airport - Officials suggest Rome drone test site to Walmart and Amazon
New York

Central New York Soars as Drone Innovation Powerhouse

Central New York has quietly transformed into a hotbed for drone technology, cementing its position as a key player in the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry. The region’s unique blend of infrastructure, programs, and partnerships is driving groundbreaking advancements in drone innovation, according to Empire State Development. The 50-Mile Drone Corridor: A Game-Changer At the…

Drone Tech Uncovers Potential Civil War Submarine in NJ Creek
Archaeology

Drone Tech Uncovers Potential Civil War Submarine in NJ Creek

In a thrilling development for history buffs and drone enthusiasts alike, a high-tech aerial survey has potentially located a long-lost piece of Civil War history. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that a drone equipped with advanced magnetometer technology may have pinpointed the resting place of the Alligator Jr., a Union-side submarine prototype, in New Jersey’s Rancocas…

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