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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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Netherlands Pledges $440M for Ukraine Drone Plan, More F-16s Coming
Ukraine

Ukrainian Drone Strike Ignites Russian Oil Depot as Kyiv’s Unmanned Warfare Capabilities Show Growing Sophistication

A Ukrainian drone successfully struck an oil depot in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast on November 12, marking another significant development in Ukraine’s expanding unmanned aerial campaign. The precision strike ignited a silo near Stary Oskol, though quick response from ten fire crews prevented major damage, according to Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. Strategic Evolution of Drone Warfare…

Haye KestelooNov 12
NASA Invests $11.5M in Revolutionary Aircraft Studies for Sustainable Aviation Future
NASA

NASA Invests $11.5M in Revolutionary Aircraft Studies for Sustainable Aviation Future

NASA’s taking a big step toward greener skies with a massive $11.5 million investment in five cutting-edge aircraft design studies. The project, part of their Advanced Aircraft Concepts for Environmental Sustainability (AACES) 2050 initiative, aims to revolutionize commercial aviation by 2050, according to NASA’s report. A Bold Vision for Aviation’s Future “Through initiatives like AACES,…

Haye KestelooNov 12
Reading Police Launch Drone Unit to Combat Brush Fires and Enhance Public Safety
Police

Reading Police Launch Drone Unit to Combat Brush Fires and Enhance Public Safety

The Reading Police Department has introduced a new drone unit that’s already proving its worth in fire prevention and emergency response. The department first deployed their advanced drone on November 8 to assist Reading Fire during a brush fire incident, according to an announcement from Chief David Clark. Cutting-Edge Drone Capabilities The department’s new drone…

Haye KestelooNov 12
Olympic Drone Scandal: Canada Soccer's Unauthorized Surveillance Leads to Suspensions and Reform
Police

Olympic Drone Scandal: Canada Soccer’s Unauthorized Surveillance Leads to Suspensions and Reform

An independent investigation has revealed that Canada’s women’s soccer coaching staff used drones to spy on New Zealand’s practice sessions during the 2024 Paris Olympics, as reported by The Athletic. The Drone Incident In a shocking breach of sporting ethics, Joseph Lombardi, an unaccredited analyst with the Canadian women’s team, was caught flying a drone…

Haye KestelooNov 12
US Cities Race to Launch Air Taxi Networks Before 2026 World Cup
NASA

US Cities Race to Launch Air Taxi Networks Before 2026 World Cup

Major US cities are gearing up for the integration of air taxis and advanced drone technology into their urban landscapes, with Los Angeles leading the charge as it prepares to launch an urban air mobility network by the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to recent developments. Cities Taking Proactive Steps Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer emphasizes…

Haye KestelooNov 12
Bird-Friendly Drone Deliveries Take Flight in Remote Scottish Islands
Technology

Bird-Friendly Drone Deliveries Take Flight in Remote Scottish Islands

A groundbreaking drone delivery trial in Scotland’s Orkney Islands has demonstrated that UAV logistics can coexist harmoniously with protected wildlife. The innovative program, conducted by Windracers, successfully tested cargo deliveries while reportedly proving minimal impact on the islands’ diverse bird populations. Drone Tech Meets Environmental Conservation The Windracers ULTRA, a twin-engine

Haye KestelooNov 12
Alaska Telecom Deploys Innovative All-Weather Drone Dock for Remote Tower Inspections
DJI

Alaska Telecom Deploys Innovative All-Weather DJI Drone Dock for Remote Tower Inspections

In a groundbreaking move for remote infrastructure maintenance, the Cordova Telecom Cooperative (CTC) has partnered with Alaska Remote Imaging (ARI) to test a year-round drone inspection system at their Crater Lake site, according to the Cordova Times. Advanced Drone System Built for Harsh Conditions The innovative system centers around a DJI Enterprise Dock 2 that’s…

Haye KestelooNov 12
Real Estate Developer Faces $270,000 FAA Fine for Harassing Unhoused People with Drones
Bell

Real Estate Developer Faces $270,000 FAA Fine for Harassing Unhoused People with Drones

A Pueblo real estate developer is facing substantial fines from the Federal Aviation Administration for repeatedly using drones to harass unhoused individuals. Henry “Hank” Borunda, who owns several downtown Pueblo properties including the La Bella Union Plaza, has been hit with a $270,000 penalty for alleged violations, according to a report from The Pueblo Chieftain.…

Haye KestelooNov 12
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