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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. Also on LinkedIn, Muck Rack, Instagram and YouTube.

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Big wave surfer Sebastian Steudtner in action | Photo: João Cordeiro
Germany

Porsche and Steudtner Unveil Wave-Measuring Drone in Big Wave Surfing Quest

In a groundbreaking collaboration, German big wave surfer Sebastian Steudtner has teamed up with Porsche Engineering to develop a state-of-the-art drone capable of precisely measuring the height of massive waves. This technological advancement aims to bring greater transparency and accuracy to the world of big wave surfing, reports Surfer Today. Pushing the Limits in Big…

The Rise of Drones in Modern Warfare: Ukraine's Pioneering Tactics
Ukraine

Ukraine’s Drone Deliveries Soar as Conflict Intensifies

Ukraine has significantly increased its delivery of drones to its armed forces in the first few months of 2024, tripling the amount compared to the entire year of 2023, according to Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi, the commander of Ukraine’s drone forces, reports Reuters. This surge in drone deployment comes as the country continues to battle against…

The Drone Wars of the Future: Why Taiwan is Not Ukraine - Russia Scrambles for Drone Defense Amid Escalating Aerial Threats
United States

U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Iran in Response to Drone Attacks

The United States Treasury Department has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Iran’s drone program and steel production in response to recent Iranian drone attacks on civilian populations in Israel. According to The Washington Post, the move comes as the Biden administration seeks to contain regional conflict through economic measures rather than military action.…

Brinc Drones Teases Mysterious New Drone for Public Safety
Brinc

Brinc Drones Teases Mysterious New Drone for Public Safety

Awareness On-Demand: A Glimpse into the Future Brinc Drones, a leading innovator in drone technology, has set the internet abuzz with a cryptic teaser image hinting at a groundbreaking new product. The image, featuring a sleek drone silhouette against a dark backdrop, is accompanied by the tantalizing phrase “AWARENESS ON-DEMAND” and the date “05.23.24.” Decoding…

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine received the PD-2 reconnaissance system on December 21, 2023. Photo credits go to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.
White House

Ukraine’s Long-Range Drone Operations Defy US Warnings

Despite US warnings to cease drone operations inside Russia, Ukraine continues to invest in and utilize long-range drones capable of striking targets as far as Siberia. The drone program has disrupted much of Russia’s oil and military infrastructure, but the White House is pushing for Ukraine to halt these strikes due to concerns ranging from…

NASA Approves Dragonfly Mission to Explore Saturn’s Moon Titan
NASA

NASA Approves Dragonfly Mission to Explore Saturn’s Moon Titan

NASA has given the green light to the Dragonfly mission, a groundbreaking project that will send a car-sized, nuclear-powered drone to explore Saturn’s moon Titan. The decision reportedly allows the mission to proceed with final design, construction, and testing of the spacecraft and its scientific instruments. Mission Details The Dragonfly mission, led by Johns Hopkins…

Ukraine Ramps Up FPV Drone Production Amidst Conflict
Ukraine

Ukraine’s Drone Deliveries Soar Amid Ongoing War with Russia

In a significant development, Ukraine has tripled its drone deliveries to the armed forces in the first few months of 2024 compared to the entire previous year. This surge in unmanned craft deployment comes as Ukrainian forces intensify their use of innovative technologies to counter the larger and wealthier Russian enemy in the ongoing war,…

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