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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.

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UK’s Watchkeeper Drones Deemed a “Disaster” Compared to Israel’s Hermes 450
United Kingdom

UK’s Watchkeeper Drones Deemed a “Disaster” Compared to Israel’s Hermes 450

The UK’s fleet of Watchkeeper drones, based on Israel’s successful Hermes 450, has been deemed an “unmitigated disaster” by critics due to extensive modifications, crashes, and inability to operate in poor weather conditions. Despite costing £1.4 billion for 54 drones, none are currently on operational deployments, reports The Times Hermes 450: The “Best Drone in…

China’s Low-Altitude Economy Soars with Minimal Government Interference
China

China’s Low-Altitude Economy Soars with Minimal Government Interference

China has given the go-ahead for increased activity by drones and other aerial vehicles, triggering enthusiasm for the vast potential offered by the technology seen as crucial for boosting the country’s rapidly growing “low-altitude economy”. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has promised to improve support services and refine the airworthiness certification system to…

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