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.
Nothing Endures Change: Airmap Is Dead!

Nothing endures change: Airmap is dead!

LAANC provider, Airmap is dead! The drone service (!) provider recently folded. Airmap is dead! In a message shared with the drone community the company said: AirMap has evolved many times over its storied history, from an app to create…

Faa Drone Symposium And Aam Summit

FAA Drone Symposium and AAM Summit

Together with AUVSI, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hosts two important events this summer, the FAA Drone Symposium and the AAM Summit. The 8th annual Drone Symposium will highlight the FAA’s plans for safe integration and innovation, from beyond visual…

Iowa Dot'S Game-Changing Drone Experiment

Iowa DOT’s Game-Changing Drone Experiment

Iowa’s Department of Transportation (DOT) is partnering with Autobase to pilot a drone program in Iowa City. The program aims to enhance traffic monitoring and management, enabling swift response to accidents and traffic disruptions. The drone initiative, springboarded by the…