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. Also on LinkedIn, Muck Rack, Instagram and YouTube.

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Texas

Texas School Security Drones: A Controversial Proposition Raising Technical and Safety Questions

A recently filed Texas House bill that proposes using armed drones for school security has drawn significant attention from both drone industry experts and education stakeholders. House Bill 462, authored by State Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-Rio Grande City), suggests deploying remote-human-operated aerial devices equipped with “air-based irritants” and other non-lethal weapons as part of enhanced…

Haye KestelooDec 10

Drone Intrusion Delays Bengals-Ravens Football Game: A Rising Challenge for Stadium Security

Department of Homeland Security

NFL Reports Surge in Stadium Drone Incursions as Congress Weighs Enhanced Security Powers

The National Football League revealed that unauthorized drone flights over stadiums jumped to 2,845 incidents in 2023, up from 2,537 in 2022, as the league joins federal agencies in pushing Congress to expand drone detection and mitigation authorities, reports Reuters. The mounting pressure for legislative action comes amid growing concerns about drone-related security threats at…

Haye KestelooDec 10

FAA

Mystery Drones Over New Jersey Prompt Mayoral and Congressional Action

Large mystery drones conducting repeated nighttime operations over central and northern New Jersey have sparked official action, with 21 Morris

Haye KestelooDec 9

Department of Defense

Legal Hurdles Stall US Counter-Drone Defense Capabilities Amid Growing Threats

The rapid evolution of drone warfare in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has exposed critical gaps in America’s counter-drone capabilities, with regulatory complexity emerging as a major obstacle to deploying effective defensive systems. The conflict has demonstrated unprecedented applications of both aerial and maritime drones, compelling U.S. policymakers to confront a fragmented legal landscape ill-

Haye KestelooDec 9

Industry

DJI Calls for Technical Assessment and Due Process in Response to NDAA Provisions

DJI issued a response to DroneXL regarding the drone-related provisions in proposed Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

Haye KestelooDec 9

Proposed Iowa legislation would restrict drone use near livestock facilities - DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual helps to see through Holiday Farm Fire smoke

China

Land Survey Industry Poised for Drone-Driven Transformation as Market Approaches $12.6B

The land survey equipment market is on track to reach $12.56 billion by 2028, driven by increasing urbanization and the adoption of drone technology across various industries. Traditional land surveying methods are giving way to more efficient drone-based solutions that can complete surveys in hours rather than weeks or months according to industry analysis. The…

Haye KestelooDec 9

Department of Defense

DoD Unveils Classified Counter-Drone Strategy Amid Growing UAS Threats

The Department of Defense has introduced a new classified strategy to counter unmanned aerial systems, marking a significant shift in how the U.S. military approaches the rapidly evolving drone threat landscape. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III signed the strategy document, which aims to address both immediate and long-term challenges posed by increasingly sophisticated…

Haye KestelooDec 9

Ukraine

Ukraine Develops Jamming-Resistant Fiber-Optic Combat Drone

Ukrainian engineers have achieved a significant breakthrough in military drone technology with the development of a fiber-optic tethered drone that operates beyond the reach of electronic warfare systems. The innovation, reported initially by Kyiv Post, represents a potential solution to the growing challenge of electronic warfare (EW) countermeasures that have increasingly limited drone operation

Haye KestelooDec 9

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