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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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Mystery Sea Drone Found in Black Sea: U.S. Boat with Soviet Warhead
Ukraine

Mystery Sea Drone Found in Black Sea: U.S. Boat with Soviet Warhead

A puzzling maritime drone has been discovered in Romanian waters of the Black Sea. The capsized vessel combines a U.S.-built hull with a massive Soviet-era Russian warhead, sparking questions about its origin and purpose, reports Naval News. Discovery and Destruction The unusual uncrewed surface vessel (USV) was found floating upside down on April 3, 2024.…

France’s Drone Radar Revolution: Thales Ramps Up Amid Soaring Global Demand
France

France’s Drone Radar Revolution: Thales Ramps Up Amid Soaring Global Demand

A Glimpse Into France’s Defense Dynamism In the quaint town of Limours, about 50 kilometers south of Paris, a groundbreaking shift is underway at a Thales-owned factory. Amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine and Europe’s awakened need for military modernization, France’s leading defense company, Thales, is doubling its production of the highly sought-after Ground Master…

In the trial, when a golfer at the Kiminomori Golf Club in Oamishirasato, Chiba prefecture, uses a smartphone app to request an AED, a drone is dispatched to deliver the lifesaving device. (Photo by Rinano Katsu)
Japan

Drones Deliver Lifesaving Defibrillators to Japanese Golf Course

In a groundbreaking trial, Chiba University has partnered with AirMobility, a Tokyo-based flying car developer, to test the airlifting of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) via drones at the Kiminomori Golf Club in Chiba prefecture, Japan. The aim reportedly is to swiftly deliver critical assistance to golfers who experience sudden health emergencies on the course. Swift…

Drone Propeller Claims Life of Air Force Contractor: Investigation Reveals Lack of Communication
Drone Incidents

Drone Propeller Claims Life of Air Force Contractor: Investigation Reveals Lack of Communication

An Air Force civilian contractor, Stephanie Cosme, tragically lost her life on September 7, 2023, when she walked into the moving propeller of an MQ-9 drone at Gray Butte Airfield in California. The final accident investigation report by Air Force Materiel Command revealed that Cosme’s death was due to her losing situational awareness and supervisors…

University of North Texas President Neal Smatresk officially opens the new drone testing facility at Discovery Park by cutting the ceremonial green ribbon during Thursday's inauguration event. Image credit: Pete Comparoni, UNT (courtesy photo)
United States

UNT’s New Drone Testing Facility Set to Revolutionize Transportation

The University of North Texas (UNT) has unveiled its latest addition to Discovery Park, the UNT Advanced Air Mobility test facility. This massive, state-of-the-art drone testing center is poised to transform the transportation landscape in the United States. The facility, made possible by generous donations from UNT alumnus Jim McNatt and the College of Engineering,…

DJI RS 4 and RS 4 Pro: Next-Gen Camera Stabilization Unveiled
DJI

DJI RS 4 and RS 4 Pro: Next-Gen Camera Stabilization Unveiled

New leaked photos and details have emerged about DJI’s upcoming RS 4 and RS 4 Pro camera gimbals, set to be officially announced at the “Focus on the Vision” event on April 9, 2024. These highly anticipated successors to the popular RS 3 series promise to deliver cutting-edge stabilization technology and enhanced features for professional…

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