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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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Ward 5 Alderman Brooks Schandelmeier poses with a DJI Matrice 30 drone model that the Annapolis Police Department may use as a rapid-response tool for crime scenes.
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Annapolis Police Consider Drone Program for Rapid Crime Scene Response

Annapolis city officials are exploring the implementation of a drone program to enhance police response capabilities, according to a recent report from Capital Gazette. The proposed initiative aims to provide law enforcement with a bird’s-eye view of crime scenes, potentially improving suspect tracking and overall situational awareness. Inspiration from Hagerstown’s Success The Annapolis City Coun

Coast Guard Deploys Drones in Search for Missing Boy at Cliffs of Moher
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Coast Guard Deploys Drones in Search for Missing Boy at Cliffs of Moher

The Irish Coast Guard is utilizing drone technology in its ongoing search for a 12-year-old boy who went missing at the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, Ireland. According to The Irish Times, the boy, believed to have fallen from the cliffs, was reported missing by his family on Tuesday. Drones Lead the Search Effort…

Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Arctic Airfield, Hitting Strategic Bomber
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Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Arctic Airfield, Hitting Strategic Bomber

Ukrainian drones have reportedly struck a Russian airfield deep in the Arctic, marking a significant expansion of Ukraine’s drone operations. According to Politico, the attack targeted the Olenya airbase on the Kola Peninsula, over 1,900 kilometers north of Ukraine. The Drone Strike Ukrainian intelligence sources claim that drones hit a Tupolev Tu-22M3 supersonic long-range missile…

Hamilton County’s Drone Team Gears Up for Expanded Operations with FAA Licensing
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Hamilton County’s Drone Team Gears Up for Expanded Operations with FAA Licensing

The Hamilton County Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Team in Tennessee is taking steps to broaden its drone capabilities, according to Local 3 News. Team members recently underwent training for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Part 107 Test, aiming to obtain individual FAA licenses. Expanding Drone Capabilities The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) says this new…

Why the DJI Air 4 Will Likely Launch Before the DJI Mavic 4
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US Senators Urged to Ban Chinese DJI Drones from American Skies

As we reported recently, a new push to ban DJI drones is underway in the US Senate. This latest attempt comes after a previous proposal to outlaw the Chinese-made unmanned aircraft was dropped from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), according to The Register. The push for a DJI drone ban The original ban was…

Drones Deployed to Monitor French Railways After Sabotage Disrupts Olympic Opening
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Drones Deployed to Monitor French Railways After Sabotage Disrupts Olympic Opening

French authorities have turned to drone technology to help secure the country’s vast railway network following a series of coordinated sabotage attacks that disrupted train services on the eve of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, reports The NY Times. The Attacks and Their Impact On Friday, July 26, 2024, arsonists targeted three high-speed rail lines…

Montgomery County Police Drone Program Hits 1,000 Flights, Hailed as ‘Huge Success’
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Montgomery County Police Drone Program Hits 1,000 Flights, Hailed as ‘Huge Success’

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) in Maryland has reached a significant milestone with its drone program, completing its 1,000th flight. This achievement comes as police officials tout the program’s effectiveness in law enforcement operations. Drone Program’s Impact on Policing According to a report by MyMCMedia, Captain Jason Cokinis, Commander of MCPD’s District Three, has…

Water Rescue Gets High-Tech Boost: Fire Authority Unveils Waterproof Drone
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Water Rescue Gets High-Tech Boost: Fire Authority Unveils Waterproof Drone

The South San Joaquin County Fire Authority (SSJCFA) in California has added a new tool to its water rescue arsenal – a waterproof drone capable of landing on and taking off from water. According to Tracy Press, this cutting-edge technology aims to enhance the speed and safety of water rescue operations in the area. SwellPro…

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