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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. Also on LinkedIn, Muck Rack, Instagram and YouTube.

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MQ-9 Reaper to Make First Appearance at Dayton Air Show
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MQ-9 Reaper to Make First Appearance at Dayton Air Show

Dayton Air Show Celebrates 50 Years with a Historic First The upcoming Dayton Air Show, set to mark its 50th anniversary, will feature the MQ-9 Reaper drone for the first time ever. Alongside this military marvel, attendees can expect an array of ground displays and aerial performances, promising an unforgettable experience. MQ-9 Reaper: The Star…

On May 13, Jason Lorenzon, a lawyer, pilot, and Kent State faculty member, updated the Shaker Heights City Council on drone law. Police Chief Wayne Hudson and retired Fire Chief Scott Mlakar observed. Photo courtesy of Cleveland.com
Police

Shaker Heights Debates Police Drone Purchase Amid Safety and Privacy Concerns

Debate Continues Over Police Department Request for Drones The Shaker Heights City Council continues to debate the police department’s request to purchase a $30,000 drone using forfeiture money. The discussion gained new urgency following a recent standoff involving an armed suspect, reports Cleveland.com, highlighting the potential benefits and concerns surrounding drone use. A Standoff Demonstra

The newly revealed drone carrier (A) is longer but narrower than the two drone motherships (C, D) constructed at the same shipyard. Additionally, there are several high-tech target barges (B, F) at the yard, including one designed to resemble an aircraft carrier (E). Photo courtesy of Naval News.
China

China’s Secretive New Drone Carrier: The World’s First

In an extraordinary feat of secrecy and innovation, China has constructed the world’s first dedicated fixed-wing drone carrier. Nestled away in a lesser-known shipyard on the Yangtze River, this new aircraft carrier marks China’s fourth such vessel, yet its existence has remained undisclosed until now, reports Naval News. A Mysterious New Addition China’s latest carrier,…

Ohio Bill Seeks to Tackle Drone Trespassing and Voyeurism
Ohio

Ohio Bill Seeks to Tackle Drone Trespassing and Voyeurism

New Legislation Aims to Close Privacy Loopholes with Drones In a move to bolster privacy protections, Ohio legislators are considering a new bill that would make it illegal to use drones for trespassing and voyeurism on private property. The proposed law, which had its first hearing recently, seeks to expand existing trespassing regulations to include…

Walmart’s Drone Delivery Takes Off in Dallas
Walmart

Walmart’s Drone Delivery Takes Off in Dallas

Walmart’s drone delivery service is expanding in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, aiming to make drone-based delivery a norm for thousands of households. By partnering with Wing and Zipline, the retail giant is setting the stage for a new era of convenience. Expanding Reach in Dallas-Fort Worth Walmart has announced that its drone delivery service now…

U.S. Marines to Get Autonomous Cargo Drone Demo This Summer
VTOL

U.S. Marines to Get Autonomous Cargo Drone Demo This Summer

The U.S. Marine Corps is set to witness a significant advancement in military resupply technology with the upcoming demonstration of an autonomous aircraft designed for logistical support. Defense contractor Leidos and autonomous aircraft developer Elroy Air have announced the approval to demonstrate their prototype for the U.S. Navy and Marine Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems…

Seed-Dropping Drones Combat Deforestation in Kosovo
Legal

Seed-Dropping Drones Combat Deforestation in Kosovo

In a groundbreaking effort to counteract deforestation in Kosovo, drones are being used to plant seeds rapidly and efficiently. This initiative, spearheaded by the non-profit organization Sustainability Leadership Kosova (SLK) in collaboration with Croatian company Project 02, aims to restore forests lost to illegal logging and wildfires, reports Reuters. The project employs drones to drop…

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