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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.

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Why the Countering CCP Drones Act Could Cripple the US Drone Industry
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Why the Countering CCP Drones Act Could Cripple the US Drone Industry

In a thought-provoking LinkedIn post, Chris Fink, Founder & CEO at Unmanned Vehicle Technologies (UVT), sheds light on the potential consequences of the Countering CCP Drones Act and the Drones for First Responders Act (DFR Act). As an industry insider, Fink argues that these pieces of legislation could have devastating effects on the American drone…

Drone Groups Warn Counterdrone Act Could Have “Profound Repercussions” for Public Safety
Countering CCP Drones Act

Drone Groups Warn Counterdrone Act Could Have “Profound Repercussions” for Public Safety

In a letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee, major drone industry groups are sounding the alarm about the Countering CCP Drones Act, warning that it could have “severe and far-reaching” negative impacts on public safety if incorporated into the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The letter, signed by leaders from the Airborne Public Safety…

Estonia's Drone Warfare Revolution: Thrifty Innovations and Battle-Tested Tactics
Ukraine

Estonia’s Drone Warfare Revolution: Thrifty Innovations and Battle-Tested Tactics

Estonia, a small Baltic nation with a population of just 1.3 million, is rapidly becoming a hotbed for drone warfare innovation. With a keen eye on Ukraine’s use of drones, Estonians are fielding new kit, changing doctrine, and revamping training for unmanned systems to prepare for a potential Russian invasion, reports Defense One. Remarkably, Estonia…

Ukraine's Sailor-Less Navy: Destroying Russian Vessels with Drone Boats. This one is also outfitted with a StarLink device for Internet connectivity.
Ukraine

Ukraine’s Sailor-Less Navy: Destroying Russian Vessels with Drone Boats

Ukraine’s navy, decimated by the Russian invasion in February 2022, has made a stunning comeback by pioneering the use of drone boats, or uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs). These small, cheap, and quick-to-build naval drones have been instrumental in breaking the Russian blockade of Ukraine’s grain ships and winning the war in the Black Sea. Pioneering…

Leaked Image Sparks Speculation Is This the New DJI Air 4 Drone?
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Leaked Image: New DJI Air 4 Drone?

A recently leaked image by long-time DJI leaker Jasper Ellens has sparked speculation about the next iteration in the DJI Air drone series. The photo, shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), shows what appears to be a new DJI drone, possibly the DJI Air 3S or Air 4, although the poor resolution makes it…

Drone Industry Under Attack: Countering CCP Drones Act Sparks Opposition
Countering CCP Drones Act

Drone Industry Under Attack: Countering CCP Drones Act Sparks Opposition

The drone industry is facing a significant threat from the Countering CCP Drones Act (H.R.2864), which aims to limit the use of Chinese-manufactured drones in the United States. The bill has sparked opposition from various stakeholders, including drone service providers, public safety users, and American businesses that rely on this critical technology. Go to the…

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