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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Dubai

Drones Revolutionize Window Cleaning at Dubai Mall

Drones transform window cleaning in Dubai at the Dubai Mall. Drone First Building Cleaning Services and GIS Drones are leading the innovation

Haye KestelooMay 28

DJI

Russia’s Anti-Drone Ammo: The Latest Defense Against Recon Drones

Kevlar Net Cartridges: The New Anti-Drone Weapon Russia has rolled out an innovative anti-drone cartridge featuring a Kevlar net instead of traditional shot. The “Interception” cartridges, still in development, show promising results against regular reconnaissance drones like DJI Mavics. Razor-Sharp Threads: How It Works These cartridges are designed to release a Kevlar mesh that entangles…

Haye KestelooMay 28

Ukraine

Russia Installs Anti-Drone Nets to Protect Key Infrastructure

Russia has begun installing anti-drone nets over critical infrastructure in Moscow. This move comes in response to a series of drone attacks that have penetrated deep into Russian territory. The photo shows a construction site with large metal poles and a mesh canopy, designed to thwart drone incursions. Growing Threat from Drone Attacks In recent…

Haye KestelooMay 28

Russia

Drone Downed Near Moscow, Authorities Report

Russian Air Defence Units Act Quickly Russian air defense units shot down a drone near Moscow on Monday evening, according to Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyov. Drone Fragments Hit Private House Vorobyov posted on Telegram that fragments from the drone fell onto a private house in Balashikha, a town just east of Moscow. Fortunately, no…

Haye KestelooMay 28

China

China’s Futuristic Smart Tank: The Ultimate Drone Killer?

Leaked Images Suggest China’s Tank Revolution China’s next-generation battle tank is turning heads. Recent images on Chinese social media reveal a hi-tech tank that moves beyond traditional combat to a drone-dominated battlefield, reports the SCMP. Advanced Defense and Attack Capabilities The new tank, designed for a two-person crew, is reportedly equipped with a comprehensive active…

Haye KestelooMay 28

First Responders

Japan’s Top Drone Maker Chooses Elsight’s Halo for Game-Changing BVLOS Capabilities

Elsight’s Halo Powers ACSL’s Autonomous Drones in Challenging Terrain Elsight’s Halo connectivity platform has been selected by ACSL, Japan’s largest drone manufacturer, to enhance LTE communication in its drones, enabling Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) operations. This partnership, facilitated by Navicom Aviation, marks a significant milestone for Elsight in penetrating the Japanese and APAC

Haye KestelooMay 28

Industry

Next-Gen VTOL Hangar: JOUAV’s Game-Changing JOS-C800

JOUAV Unveils Revolutionary Drone System at Drone World Congress 2024 Civil drone manufacturer JOUAV has introduced its second-generation VTOL hangar drone, the JOS-C800, at the 8th Drone World Congress 2024. This “drone-in-a-box” system promises to revolutionize automated drone operations with enhanced efficiency and versatility. Key Features and Improvements The JOS-C800 system includes an autom

Haye KestelooMay 27

Ukraine

NATO Chief Calls for Reconsideration of Ukraine Strike Restrictions

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has urged governments to rethink restrictions on Ukraine’s use of military aid to strike Russian forces on Russian soil. He reportedly argued these limits hinder Ukraine’s ability to defend itself effectively. The Right to Defend Stoltenberg, speaking in Bulgaria, emphasized that Russia’s invasion, which began in early 2022, violates international law.…

Haye KestelooMay 27

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