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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Department of Defense

Pentagon and SpaceX Team Up to Disrupt Russian Use of Starlink in Ukraine Conflict

In a significant move, Pentagon officials, in collaboration with SpaceX, have successfully curtailed the Russian military’s unauthorized use of Starlink satellite terminals during the ongoing war in Ukraine, as reported by Bloomberg. This strategic action directly impacts Russia’s military operations, particularly in their use of drones, revealing the complex role of commercial satellite technolog

Haye KestelooMay 9

Russia

Drone Disaster: Russia’s Military Blunder Hits Home

Overview of a Startling Drone Incident In a shocking error, Russia’s military forces mistakenly targeted their own territory, dropping a drone on a kindergarten in the village of Oktyabrsky, close to the Ukrainian border. This incident adds to a growing list of similar mishaps where Russian military equipment has inadvertently struck inside Russia, raising serious…

Haye KestelooMay 9

Ukraine

Sky Wars: Ukraine’s Drone Buildup Matches Russia’s Prowess

Overview of the High-Flying Battle Ukraine has declared that it now produces as many deep-strike, kamikaze drones as Russia, signaling a significant shift in the aerial dynamics of the ongoing conflict, reports Reuters. This achievement represents Ukraine’s strategic response to counterbalance Russia’s extensive use of long-range weaponry, including cruise and ballistic missiles, during the 26-mon

Haye KestelooMay 9

Police

Eyes in the Sky: How Bensalem Police Use Drones to Nab Shoplifters

In Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania, police are pioneering the use of DJI drone technology to combat a rising wave of retail thefts. This high-tech tactic has not only boosted the department’s efficiency in arresting suspects but also significantly increased their clearance rates for such crimes, reports 6 ABC Philadelphia. Drones on Duty The Bensalem Police Department…

Haye KestelooMay 9

Lakewood Maintenance Superintendent Michael Gauger alongside the prototype anti-graffiti drone. (Image Credit: Chris Sullivan, KIRO Newsradio)

Department of Transportation

Graffiti Wars: Washington Unleashes a High-Tech Drone to Clean Up

Battling Tags from the Sky: A New Drone Enters the Fight In a groundbreaking move to combat graffiti, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has introduced a pioneering solution—a high-tech drone specifically designed to tackle graffiti. This drone, a significant step up from consumer models, is equipped with advanced features like eight motors, nearly 150…

Haye KestelooMay 8

United States

Drones Illuminate New York Skies with Urgent Plea for Hostage Release

A Night to Remember: Drones Demand Action On a Tuesday evening, New York City’s skies were transformed into a vivid message board by 500 drones, displaying “Bring Them Home Now.” This spectacle was not just a technical display but a heartfelt call for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The event was…

Haye KestelooMay 8

Israel

Drone Tech Takes Flight: Israeli Startup Raises $40 Million Amid Military Success

The Big Boost for a Tech Powerhouse A Tel Aviv-based drone operating system provider, known for its partnerships with the US Defense Department and the Israeli army, has recently snagged $40 million to beef up its civilian sector. This move comes right after the company’s technology saw action on the battlefields of the Gaza Strip,…

Haye KestelooMay 8

Police

Myrtle Beach Police Harness Drones for Public Safety

The Dawn of Drone Policing In a recent surge of technological adoption, the Myrtle Beach Police Department (MBPD) has turned to an advanced fleet of drones to bolster community safety and streamline law enforcement processes. Drones, a game-changer in modern policing, have become crucial in operations ranging from high-stakes arrests to locating lost individuals at…

Haye KestelooMay 8

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