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.
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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 andโ€ฆ

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 Missionโ€ฆ

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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,” initiatingโ€ฆ

Netherlands Arms Up With Israeli Counter-Drone Tech

Netherlands Arms Up with Israeli Counter-Drone Tech

In an era where drone usage is increasingly common, the Netherlands is stepping up its counter-drone defense game. The country has sealed a $55 million deal with Israelโ€™s Elbit Systems to beef up its aerial security. Recent wars, like theโ€ฆ

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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. Afterโ€ฆ

Russian Supersonic Jet Downed In Ukrainian Drone Strike

Russian Supersonic Jet Downed in Ukrainian Drone Strike

A flagship Russian supersonic jet, the Tupolev Tu-22, was reportedly destroyed by a Ukrainian drone strike, with photos of the flaming aircraft emerging on social platforms. According to the BBC and Ukrainian media outlets, the aircraft, which had been significantlyโ€ฆ

Moscow'S Airspace: The New Drone Battlefield

Moscow’s Airspace: The New Drone Battlefield

In recent events surrounding the tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that two Ukrainian drones ‘found’ themselves in Russian airspace and were swiftly brought down over the Moscow region. Residents of Krasnogorsk, a town in Moscow’sโ€ฆ

Iran Introduces New Drone: Mohajer-10

Iran Introduces New Mohajer-10 Drone with double capacity

Iran has showcased its latest homemade drone, called the “Mohajer-10”. This new unmanned aircraft isn’t just any drone; it’s advanced, boasting features that make it a standout. According to Iranian state media, the Mohajer-10 isn’t just another drone in theโ€ฆ