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.
Drone Technology Takes Shark Observation To New Heights

Drone Technology Takes Shark Observation to New Heights

In the era of skyrocketing drone usage, fresh insights into marine life, especially sharks, are surfacing. Joanna Steidle, a native of Southampton, New York, leverages drone technology to capture breathtaking footage of ocean dwellers, including sharks, humpbacks, and rays. Herโ€ฆ

Drone To The Rescue In Heart-Stopping Cornfield Search

Drone to the Rescue in Heart-Stopping Cornfield Search

In a remarkable display of modern technology’s role in law enforcement, a drone was instrumental in saving a man’s life in Sumner County, Tennessee. The Sumner County Sheriffโ€™s Office employed the use of this aerial device when a routine welfareโ€ฆ

Nypd'S Drones Sound The Alarm In Emergencies 2

NYPD’s Drones Sound the Alarm in Emergencies

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has commenced trials for drones capable of broadcasting public safety alerts, particularly in times of emergencies. This initiative came into the spotlight on a rain-drenched Sunday, when New York’s emergency notification system flaggedโ€ฆ

Drones Redefine Emergency Response In Northern Ontario

Drones Redefine Emergency Response in Northern Ontario

Drones are steadily becoming a crucial part of the toolkit for emergency services in Northern Ontario, promising safer and more efficient operations. The Greater Sudbury Police Services (GSPS) has been capitalizing on these benefits since 2020, and they’re eager toโ€ฆ

New Bills Propel Drones In Wildfire Fights - Faa'S Laanc Compliance Rate Is Only 20 To 30 Percent, According To Aloft Study - Faa To Survey Drone Pilot Fatigue And Rest For Future Rulemaking

New Bills Propel Drones in Wildfire Fights

In a bid to ramp up the battle against wildfires, drones are soaring onto the scene, thanks to federal lawmakers’ initiatives. Yet, the bureaucratic entanglements around regulations and procurement pose significant challenges, prompting Congress to bolster unmanned aircraft’s use forโ€ฆ