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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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Decades-Old Drone Plane Washes Up on Cape Cod Beach
National Parks

Decades-Old Drone Plane Washes Up on Cape Cod Beach

A piece of military history recently surfaced on a Massachusetts beach, offering a glimpse into the past. Last week, Cape Cod National Seashore staff discovered the fuselage of an old drone plane that had washed up on Marconi Beach. The object, which appeared to have been in the ocean for an extended period, was removed…

An image, provided by the UK Ministry of Defence, depicts a DragonFire laser engaging an airborne target.
United Kingdom

Britain Accelerates Deployment of Laser Weapons on Warships

Ministry of Defence Aims to Install DragonFire Lasers by 2027 In a bid to bolster its defence capabilities and counter the growing threat of drones, Britain’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced plans to equip its warships with laser weapons by 2027, five years ahead of the original schedule. The move comes as part of…

On April 2, firefighters collaborated with Friends of the Detroit River to capture drone footage of a one-mile stretch of Ecorse Creek, spanning from JFK Park in Allen Park to Melvindale High School. The purpose of this aerial survey was to pinpoint locations along the creek that were heavily impacted by litter and obstructions to water flow, caused by both natural debris and man-made waste. The information gathered from the drone video will be used to plan and prioritize targeted clean-up efforts in the identified areas.
Firefighters

Firefighters Use Drones for Summer Litter Cleanups at Downriver Creek

In a collaborative effort, the nonprofit Friends of the Detroit River and Downriver firefighters have employed drone technology to survey litter along Ecorse Creek, streamlining the process of identifying target areas for upcoming summer volunteer trash cleanups, reports The Detroit Free Press. This high-tech approach has significantly reduced the time required for the spring litter…

China Uses Drone Surveillance to Harass Foreign Journalists
Police

China Uses Drone Surveillance to Harass Foreign Journalists

A recent report by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China (FCCC) has shed light on the increasing surveillance and harassment faced by foreign journalists working in China. The report, based on a survey of FCCC members, reveals that Chinese authorities are employing advanced technology, such as drones and social media monitoring, to keep a close…

Micro Solar Drone Achieves Record-Breaking 3.5 Minute Flight Time
Technology

Micro Solar Drone Achieves Record-Breaking 3.5 Minute Flight Time

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed the smallest solar-powered multi-rotor drone to date, capable of an impressive 3.5 minute flight time. The micro aerial vehicle (MAV) measures just 0.15 m x 0.15 m and weighs a mere 0.071 kg, making it a groundbreaking achievement in the field of solar-powered drones, reports PV…

Ukraine Turbocharges Defence with Drone Service Centre - 500 drones donated to Ukraine by 'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill
Ukraine

Ukraine’s Innovative Drone Tactics Pose ‘Extreme Danger’ to Russian Forces, Says Putin Ally

According to Dmitry Rogozin, former head of Russia’s space agency, Ukraine’s innovative use of heavy attack drones, known as Baba Yaga, in combination with nimble first-person-view (FPV) drones, is proving to be a formidable threat to Russian forces in the ongoing war. Flying in tandem at night, these drone squadrons are reportedly “extremely dangerous” for…

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