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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Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for shooting down a U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone on Thursday, April 25, 2024, in the rebel-controlled Saada province. The rebels released footage showing wreckage of the unmanned aircraft, which bore the logo and serial numbers of the drone’s manufacturer, General Atomics. The Associated Press reports that the…
A new long-range drone has been successfully trialed by authorities to combat illegal fishing in Queensland’s protected waters of the Great Barrier Reef. The Aerosonde 4.7 drone, described as “virtually undetectable” to illegal fishers, is set to become a key tool in enforcing compliance and protecting the reef’s fragile ecosystem in Australia.. Drone Capabilities and…
In a world where warfare is rapidly evolving, drones have emerged as a game-changing technology. Recent data from the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) reveals a surge in drone-related patents, with Russia and China at the forefront of this new arms race, reports The Independent. The Rise of Drone Technology Between 2022 and 2023, drone…
Recent photos shared on X/Twitter reveal a unit of the Chinese People’s Armed Police (PAP) Heilongjiang Corps training with DJI Mavic 3 drones outfitted with release mechanisms for dropping grenades or explosives. This development follows our earlier report on a Chinese military unit training with a DJI Avata FPV drone, despite DJI’s claims that their…
In a recent video shared on social media, a Chinese military unit is seen training with small FPV (First Person View) drones, including a DJI Avata, and practicing drone countermeasures. The footage provides a glimpse into the Chinese military’s focus on modernizing tactics and technologies, particularly in the realm of unmanned aerial vehicles. Hand-Launched Drones…
In a chilling video shared on social media, a Ukrainian FPV (first-person view) drone equipped with night vision capabilities is seen silently tracking two seemingly unaware Russian soldiers in a wooded area at night. The footage, captured by the drone’s infrared camera, provides a glimpse into the lethal potential of these silent, explosive-laden drones. Night…
In a scene reminiscent of World War II, a Ukrainian Yak-52 propeller-driven trainer aircraft shot down Russian reconnaissance drones over the southern city of Odesa using machine guns. The incident, which took place on April 27, 2024, highlights the ongoing war in Ukraine, which has been characterized by a mix of past conflicts and new…
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