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Haye Kesteloo

Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of DroneXL.co, where he covers all drone-related news, DJI rumors and writes drone reviews, and of EVXL.co, for all electric vehicle news. Haye can be reached at haye @ dronexl.co or @hayekesteloo.

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Thermal Imaging Drone Rescues 3-Year-Old Lost in Cornfield
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Thermal Imaging Drone Rescues 3-Year-Old Lost in Cornfield

A missing 3-year-old child was safely located in a 100-acre cornfield thanks to the use of a thermal imaging drone in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. The incident, which occurred on August 25, showcased the critical role of drone technology in emergency response situations, as reported by TMJ4. Urgent Search Operation Deputies responded to a…

Ukrainian Army Deploys New Drone Tactic: Thermite Drops on Enemy Positions
Drone Strike

Ukrainian Army Deploys New Drone Tactic: Thermite Drops on Enemy Positions

The Ukrainian Army has introduced a novel drone warfare tactic, using large drones to drop thermite over Russian positions in tree lines, according to reports from Visegrád 24 on X (formerly Twitter). Heavy-Lifting Drones as Aerial Incendiary Weapons These new drones, capable of carrying substantial payloads, are essentially functioning as aerial flamethrowers. The thermite, a…

Drone Interference Hampers Life Flight Rescue in Fatal I-5 Crash
FAA

Drone Interference Hampers Life Flight Rescue in Fatal I-5 Crash

A tragic accident on Interstate 5 in Linn County, Oregon, took a complicated turn when a civilian drone prevented a crucial Life Flight helicopter from reaching the scene. The incident, reported by WSFA 12 News, highlights the potential dangers of unauthorized drone use during emergency situations. Fatal Crash Details On Friday, around noon, a black…

DJI Releases DJI Dock 2, Matrice 3DT, starting at $10,000
Technology

FCC Approves New Rules for Drone Spectrum Access in 5 GHz Band

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a significant step towards enhancing drone connectivity by approving new rules that allow unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to access a portion of the 5 GHz spectrum band. This decision, announced on Thursday, aims to improve wireless connectivity for drones and support their growing applications across various sectors. Key…

GoPro Hero 13: Dual-Model Launch Set to Shake Up Action Camera Market
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GoPro Hero 13: Dual-Model Launch Set to Shake Up Action Camera Market

GoPro is gearing up for a significant release on September 4th at 9 am EST, with the highly anticipated Hero 13 series. According to an announcement on X (formerly Twitter), the company is set to unveil not one, but two new models in the Hero 13 lineup. Two Models, Double the Excitement Breaking from tradition,…

Leaked DJI Air 3S: New Sensors and Fly More Combo Revealed
DJI

Leaked DJI Air 3S: New Sensors and Fly More Combo Revealed

A new leak has surfaced, unveiling details about the upcoming DJI Air 3S drone. The information, shared by Jasper Ellens on Twitter and corroborated by Igor Bogdanov, provides a sneak peek into the drone’s design and potential features. Fly More Combo and Controller The leaked photo shows the DJI Air 3S retail box, revealing that…

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