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Haye Kesteloo

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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North Carolina Farmer Defends Use of Chinese Ag Spray Drones Amid Legislative Battle
Countering CCP Drones Act

North Carolina Farmer Defends Use of Chinese Ag Spray Drones Amid Legislative Battle

AGFunderNews reports that a North Carolina farmer is speaking out against proposed legislation targeting Chinese-made agricultural spray drones, highlighting the potential impact on U.S. farming practices. Farmer’s Perspective on DJI Drones Russell Hedrick, a first-generation farmer from Hickory, North Carolina, has been using DJI ag spray drones for four years. He argues that the proposed…

Haye KestelooJun 25
Taiwan’s Drone Dilemma: Building a Defense Against Its Biggest Supplier
Ukraine

Taiwan’s Drone Dilemma: Building a Defense Against Its Biggest Supplier

According to a recent report in The Wall Street Journal, Taiwan is ramping up efforts to create a drone army for its defense, but faces a unique challenge: most of the affordable drones proving effective in modern warfare are made by China, the very nation it seeks to defend against. Ukraine’s Drone Tactics Inspire Taiwan…

Haye KestelooJun 24
Drones and AI Join Forces to Protect Hong Kong’s Endangered Horseshoe Crabs
Wildlife

Drones and AI Join Forces to Protect Hong Kong’s Endangered Horseshoe Crabs

Researchers in Hong Kong are turning to drones and artificial intelligence (AI) software technology to protect the local population of endangered horseshoe crabs, reports the South China Morning Post. The Ocean Park Conservation Foundation announced the start of on-site testing earlier this month at Ha Pak Nai in the northwestern New Territories. A High-Tech Approach…

Haye KestelooJun 24
Kansas Man Shot After Firing at Officers and Police Drone
DJI

Kansas Man Shot After Firing at Officers and Police Drone

A confrontation in Minneapolis, Kansas led to a man being shot multiple times by law enforcement after he allegedly fired at officers and a police drone, reports The Wichita Eagle. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, highlights the increasingly complex interactions between civilians and police surveillance technology, as well as the serious legal consequences of…

Haye KestelooJun 23
Illegal Drone Grounds Firefighting Aircraft in 500-Acre Oregon Wildfire Battle
FAA

Illegal Drone Grounds Firefighting Aircraft in 500-Acre Oregon Wildfire Battle

An unauthorized drone flight has forced the suspension of aerial firefighting efforts against the Upper Applegate Fire in Jackson County, Oregon, report KTVZ. The incident highlights the growing challenge of drone interference in wildfire suppression operations and recalls the region’s history of significant wildfire events. Drone Sighting Halts Aerial Operations On Friday evening, fire personnel…

Haye KestelooJun 22
Redmond Police Deploy Drones as First Responders, Enhancing 911 Response
DJI

Redmond Police Deploy Drones as First Responders, Enhancing 911 Response

The Redmond Police Department has implemented a cutting-edge Drone As A First Responder (DFR) pilot program, utilizing a DJI Matrice 3D drone in a box to respond to 911 calls since April, reports KIRO 7. This innovative approach aims to improve emergency response times and provide real-time information to ground units. Rapid Response and Efficiency…

Haye KestelooJun 22
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