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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. Also on LinkedIn, Muck Rack, Instagram and YouTube.

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Chinese Firm Unveils Massive Tiltrotor Drone with 2-Ton Payload Capacity
China

Chinese Firm Unveils Massive Tiltrotor Drone with 2-Ton Payload Capacity

In a significant development for the drone industry, a Chinese aviation company has rolled out the first prototype of a large tiltrotor drone capable of carrying a whopping two-ton payload. Wuhu News reports that Shenzhen-based United Aircraft completed assembly of the Lanying R6000 drone, also known as the Lanthanum Shadow, at its facility in Wuhu…

Chinese Grad Student Jailed for Drone Photography of US Naval Shipyard
Police

Chinese Grad Student Jailed for Drone Photography of US Naval Shipyard

A University of Minnesota agricultural engineering grad student from China has been sentenced to six months in prison for illegally flying a drone over a sensitive U.S. naval shipbuilding base in Virginia. The incident, reported by the Star Tribune, highlights growing concerns about drone use near critical infrastructure. The Drone Flight and Arrest Fengyun Shi,…

German Air Taxi Startup Lilium Fights for Survival, Seeks €100M State Lifeline
Germany

German Air Taxi Startup Lilium Fights for Survival, Seeks €100M State Lifeline

Lilium, the ambitious German air taxi startup, is facing a critical juncture in its quest for financial stability. The company, known for its innovative electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has been in talks with the German government for over a year, seeking state support to keep its high-flying dreams from crashing down to…

DJI Air 3S Soars into the Spotlight: A New Era for Aerial Travel Photography
DJI

DJI Air 3S Soars into the Spotlight: A New Era for Aerial Travel Photography

DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today unveils the DJI Air 3S, an advanced dual-camera drone designed to revolutionize travel photography. This latest addition to the Air Series is now available for order from store.dji.com, with shipping starting immediately. Dual Cameras Redefine Aerial Imaging The Air 3S features a 1-inch-CMOS,…

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