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.
Ukraine Turbocharges Defence With Drone Service Centre - 500 Drones Donated To Ukraine By 'Star Wars' Actor Mark Hamill

Ukraine Turbocharges Defence with Drone Service Center

In an effort to strengthen its defense capabilities, Ukraine has made a significant move by joining hands with Turkish company Baykar Makina. They signed an agreement to establish a service center dedicated to drone repair and maintenance, announced the Ukraineโ€ฆ

1,700 Drones Spearhead Ukraine'S Counteroffensive - Ukraine Plans To Invest $550 Million To Build An Army Of Drones In 2023 - Powerful R18 Drone Helps Ukraine Destroy Over $130M In Russian Military Equipment

1,700 Drones Spearhead Ukraine’s Counteroffensive

According to official statements released on Wednesday, the Ukrainian military is making a gradual push in the south while being ready to receive a massive shipment of 1,700 drones for strike and reconnaissance purposes. Hanna Maliar, Ukraine’s Deputy Defence Minister,โ€ฆ

Researchers Sound The Alarm On Drone-Plane Collision Threats

Researchers Sound the Alarm on Drone-Plane Collision Threats

Risks of collisions between drones and planes have been highlighted in a recent study conducted by researchers from Florida’s Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Unmanned Robotic Systems Analysis (URSA). Breaking new ground, this study utilized innovative technology to objectively count closeโ€ฆ

New York City'S Mayor, Eric Adams, Has Boldly Stepped Into The Future, Announcing Plans To Infuse The City'S Operations With Cutting-Edge Drone Technology. To Ensure That &Quot;Drone Use Doesnโ€™t Spin Out Of Control,&Quot; A Stringent Regulatory Framework And Intricate Permitting Process Have Been Rolled Out.

NYC’s Drone Permits: A Flight Through Bureaucratic Hurdles

New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams, has boldly stepped into the future, announcing plans to infuse the city’s operations with cutting-edge drone technology. To ensure that “drone use doesnโ€™t spin out of control,” a stringent regulatory framework and elaborate permittingโ€ฆ

Unveiling Dji Air 3'S Stellar Video Specs

Unveiling DJI Air 3’s Stellar Video Specs

Get ready, drone enthusiasts! DJI Air 3‘s video specifications have been unveiled on Twitter by Igor Bogdanov (Quadro_News), marking the latest leak in a series that has practically spilled the beans about this highly-anticipated drone before its rumored release nextโ€ฆ