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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Finland

Helsinki Residents Open to Drones in Emergencies, Survey Reveals

A survey conducted in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area found that residents are generally accepting of drones, particularly in emergency situations.

Haye KestelooApr 11

Amazon

The Case Against Drone Delivery: Why Amazon and Walmart Should Abandon Their Airborne Ambitions

Bloomberg columnist Leticia Miranda argues that despite the allure of drone delivery, it's more trouble than it's worth for retail giants like Amazon.

Haye KestelooApr 11

Winnebago County Sheriff's Office Deploys Drones to Locate Missing Individuals

Search & Rescue

Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office Deploys Thermal Drone to Locate Missing Woman

The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office in Wisconsin utilized a thermal drone equipped with a thermal camera to locate a missing woman.

Haye KestelooApr 11

During DJI Airworks 2022, the DJI Argas T40 was on display. This agricultural drone is impressive in size as you can see in the photos. We can only imagine what the DJI Airgas T60 will be like.

Technology

Drone Technology Revolutionizes Field Data Collection for Farmers

Farmers leverage drone technology to gather precise field data, enabling them to make informed decisions and optimize their farming practices.

Haye KestelooApr 11

DJI

DJI Unveils Avata 2 Making Advanced FPV Flying Accessible to All

Today, DJI, the leading name in civilian drone and camera technology innovation, unveiled the DJI Avata 2, enhancing the drone experience

Haye KestelooApr 11

EHang

China Grants First Production Certificate for Passenger eVTOL Aircraft

Chinese drone maker EHang has obtained the first production certificate in China for a passenger-carrying autonomous aerial vehicle, the EH216-S.

Haye KestelooApr 10

DJI

DJI Avata 2 and DJI Avata size comparison in leaked photo

DJI, the world's leading drone manufacturer, is gearing up to release its latest FPV (first-person view) drone, the DJI Avata 2, on April 11, 2024.

Haye KestelooApr 10

Drones Raise Alarm at Kelowna Airport in Canada - Dallas County's Bold Venture into Robotics and Drones Oak Grove Man Jailed for Drunken Rant Over Imaginary Drone Flight

United States

US Insurers Rely on Drone Photos to Deny Home Insurance Policies

In a concerning trend, major US insurance companies like State Farm and Allstate are increasingly using aerial photographs captured by drones to justify denying home insurance policies. This practice has raised questions about privacy, accuracy, and fairness in the insurance industry, reports The Register. The Role of the Geospatial Insurance Consortium The Geospatial Insurance Consortium…

Haye KestelooApr 9

Haye Kesteloo

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