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.
Pixie Drone Turns Tides Against Water Pollution

Pixie Drone Turns Tides Against Water Pollution

Water pollution is a global crisis with dire consequences. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) serves as a harrowing reminder of our escalating problem with discarded waste. Large-scale efforts to combat this issue are essential, but so too are initiatives…

Baltimore Police Drone Use: A Call For Feedback

Baltimore Police Drone Use: A Call for Feedback

The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) is opening its doors to community input on a proposed policy to employ police drone technology for crime scene management and tactical operations. In an announcement made Wednesday, BPD outlined their plan to leverage drones…

The Aarok Unleashed: France'S Powerhouse Drone

The AAROK Unleashed: France’s Powerhouse Drone

Bigger isn’t always better, but in the world of military drones, France’s latest airborne leviathan, the AAROK, is challenging that notion. Launched at the Paris Air Show, this titan of the skies reflects a seismic shift in drone technology, pushing…

Revolutionizing Defense: The Urgent Need To Scale Small Uas Capabilities In The Us Military - Braving The Battlefront With Ukraine'S Drones

Braving the Battlefront with Ukraine’s FPV Drones

Ukraine’s front-line soldiers are reporting a significant increase in kamikaze drones deployed by Russian forces. In response, Ukraine is stepping up its game and producing its own. This advancement is the topic of today’s report by a France 24 team…

Burlington Police Invest In Powerful Chinese Drone Tech

Burlington Police Invest in Powerful Chinese Drone Tech

After a tragic incident earlier this year, the Burlington Police Department has invested in a cutting-edge Chinese drone technology. The tragedy occurred last February when a local woman went missing. Despite an all-night search, she was found dead. The incident…

Thermal Drones: A Beacon Of Hope For Turtles

Thermal Drones: A Beacon of Hope for Turtles

In Thailand, an extraordinary effort is underway to save the endangered Leatherback Sea Turtle from extinction. Teams are deploying the high-tech DJI Mavic 3T drone, equipped with thermal cameras, to spot turtle nesting sites from the sky. This tech-forward initiative…