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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AI-Powered Drones Set to Revolutionize Inventory Management at IKEA’s US Warehouse

IKEA is bringing its cutting-edge drone technology to the United States, with plans to deploy AI-upgraded inventory drones at its Perryville, Maryland distribution center. This move marks a significant expansion of IKEA’s automated stock-counting system, which has already been successfully implemented across Europe, reports The Verge. 24/7 Operation Alongside Human Workers The new Verity-branded d

Haye KestelooAug 16

United States

Unusual Machines Revolutionizes FPV Drone Production with HP’s 3D Printing Tech

Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC), owner of popular FPV drone brands Rotor Riot and Fat Shark, is shaking up the drone industry with a groundbreaking move. The company has adopted HP’s Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing technology for manufacturing drone components, particularly for FPV (First-Person View) drones. A Game-Changer for FPV Drone Manufacturing…

Haye KestelooAug 16

Aloft

DJI Mavic 3E gets CAT 2, Serious Drone Injury, Aloft LAANC Onboarding, & DJI Neo

Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update We have four stories for you this week: the Mavic 3 Enterprise gets Category 2 approval, which is a big deal; a Part 107 serious injury, we’ll talk about the details; Aloft completes LAANC onboarding and then gets new features; and lastly, the DJI Mini SE specs are…

Haye KestelooAug 16

Amazon

Drone Technology Advances: From Policing to Warfare

Drone technology is evolving rapidly, with major developments in policing, delivery, manufacturing, and warfare. According to a recent MIT Technology Review article, four key areas are seeing significant changes that could reshape how drones are used. Police Drones Going Beyond Line of Sight Police departments across the US are expanding their drone programs, with over…

Haye KestelooAug 16

Wildlife

Drone Footage Reveals Tragic Fate of Tailless Humpback Whale

A humpback whale missing its tail fluke has been spotted off the coast of Washington state, with drone footage capturing the heartbreaking sight. The whale, named Catalyst, was first observed on July 5 and has since traveled about 370 miles despite its severe injury, according to Live Science. Drone Captures Whale’s Struggle On July 23,…

Haye KestelooAug 15

Department of Defense

US Military’s Drone Revolution: A New Era of Deterrence

The United States military is rapidly embracing drone technology and unmanned systems as a revolutionary form of deterrence against potential threats from adversaries like Russia and China. This significant shift in military strategy was highlighted in a recent article in TIME magazine by Lorenz Meier and Niall Ferguson, revealing the Pentagon’s ambitious plans to deploy…

Haye KestelooAug 15

Industry

HoverAir X1 Pro and Pro Max: Flying Selfie Cameras Get Major Upgrades

HoverAir has unveiled significant upgrades to its unique flying selfie camera lineup with the introduction of the X1 Pro and X1 Pro Max. These new models bring substantial improvements in video resolution, sensor size, and functionality, potentially addressing key limitations of the original HoverAir X1. DIYPhotography reports that these advancements could make the devices more…

Haye KestelooAug 15

Leaked DJI Neo Details Reveal Compact Design and Advanced QuickShots

DJI

DJI Neo: The Ultimate Beginner Drone for Gen Z and Beyond

The DJI Neo drone is shaping up to be a game-changer for novice pilots, especially those from the younger, social media-savvy generation.

Haye KestelooAug 15

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