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.
Ukrainian Drones Shake Crimea'S Key Connector

Ukrainian Drones Shake Crimea’s Key Connector

The attack on Russia’s premier bridge to Crimea was brought to light by Russian authorities on Monday, who attribute the damage to two Ukrainian drones. The resulting explosions led to two fatalities and a significant disruption of both road andโ€ฆ

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Malfunction Turns Drone Light Show Aquatic

Friday night’s friendly soccer game of the Matildas, Australia’s women’s team, saw an unexpected aquatic show at the Docklands. More than a hundred drones, intended to light up the sky with messages of support, malfunctioned and took a nosedive intoโ€ฆ

Unraveling The Mystery Of Dji Air 3'S Release Date

Unraveling the Mystery of DJI Air 3 Release Date

In the drone world, speculation about the highly anticipated DJI Air 3 release date is rife. Despite leaked specs, product photos, and some pricing details, the official release date remains enigmatic. Determined researcher Igor Bogdanov, or Quadro_News, has dedicated recentโ€ฆ

Manx Grand Prix Incident: Drone Enthusiast Faces Hefty Fine - Coast Guard Scare: Reckless Drone Operator Pleads Guilty - Dji Is Not A Chinese Military Company The Drone Maker Says In Statement

Coast Guard Scare: Reckless Drone Operator Pleads Guilty

In a notable case of dangerous drone operation, an Orange County resident, 62-year-old Alexander Milinovic, admitted to reckless drone conduct near multiple aircraft, including a United States Coast Guard helicopter. The Laguna Beach man’s drone activities resulted in life-threatening situations,โ€ฆ

Ground Drones Revolutionize Ukraine'S Warfront

Ground Drones Revolutionize Ukraine’s Warfront

Unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), aka ground drones, have emerged as the latest frontier in Ukraine’s ongoing conflict. Since the onset of the Russian invasion 16 months ago, this new class of drones has received significant attention, promising to revolutionize warfare.โ€ฆ