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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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Ukraine Unveils Balloon-Carried Drone Detection System
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Ukraine Unveils Balloon-Carried Drone Detection System

Ukraine has developed an innovative balloon-carried electronic warfare system designed to detect enemy drone operators, offering a more comprehensive solution than tackling individual drones. The system, known as Aero Azimuth, points to a resurgence in interest in elevated sensors, especially those mounted on aerostats, reports The War Zone. The Aero Azimuth System Aero Azimuth was…

Divers Find DJI Mini Drone with Unique Footage at Scottish Cliffs
Drone Incidents

Divers Find DJI Mini Drone with Unique Footage at Scottish Cliffs

Members of the Caithness Diving Club made an unusual discovery during a recent dive at the Geo of Sclaites, Duncansby Head in Scotland. The divers found a DJI Mini drone at the bottom of the sea, complete with a memory card containing photos and videos of its owners, according to a report by BBC News.…

DJI Neo Drone Dissected: A Peek Inside the Sub-250g Marvel
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DJI Neo Drone Dissected: A Peek Inside the Sub-250g Marvel

A Reddit user recently shared insights from disassembling a DJI Neo drone, offering a rare glimpse into the engineering behind this lightweight marvel. The post, shared by user Gaza4 on the r/DjiNeo subreddit, reveals fascinating details about the drone’s internal components and design philosophy. The accompanying image provides a clear view of the drone’s dismantled…

FCC Adopts New Rules for Drone Communications in 5 GHz Spectrum
Technology

FCC Adopts New Rules for Drone Communications in 5 GHz Spectrum

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a significant step towards enhancing drone operations by adopting initial rules for wireless communications to control uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) safely. These new regulations, focusing on a portion of the 5 GHz spectrum band, aim to support the rapidly growing drone industry, according to Radio World. Spectrum Allocation…

North Korea Expands Drone Program with New Hangar Construction at Panghyon Airbase
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North Korea Expands Drone Program with New Hangar Construction at Panghyon Airbase

North Korea is reportedly constructing seven large hangars at Panghyon Airbase, signaling a significant expansion of its drone program, according to analysis by NK News. This development suggests a move towards deploying aircraft for regular reconnaissance missions and flight training. New Hangars for Advanced Drones Satellite imagery from Planet Labs reveals the frames for seven…

Unauthorized Drone Surveillance Leads to Legal Battle in Arkansas
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Unauthorized Drone Surveillance Leads to Legal Battle in Arkansas

A contentious legal dispute has erupted in Arkansas, centering on the alleged unauthorized use of a drone for surveillance. According to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Clean Harbors, a hazardous waste disposal company, is facing serious consequences for a drone flight over a competitor’s facility. The Drone Incident In October 2023, Veolia’s subsidiary, Elemental Environmental Solutions,…

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