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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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Sky’s the Limit: Europe’s Drone Delivery Game Changer
Sweden

Sky’s the Limit: Europe’s Drone Delivery Game Changer

The Dawn of a New Delivery Era in Europe In an exciting leap forward for logistics and technology, Swedish startup Aerit has partnered with food delivery giant foodora and telecommunications leader Tele2, ushering in a groundbreaking drone delivery service across Europe. Beginning this May, residents of Värmdö Kommun, Sweden, will have the unique opportunity to…

Drones Take Flight to Save Austria’s Forests
Austria

Drones Take Flight to Save Austria’s Forests

Innovative Use of Technology in Battle Against Bark Beetle In the picturesque Alps of Austria, a high-tech solution is taking to the skies in a bid to save the region’s forests from the devastating effects of the bark beetle. Through a pioneering pilot project, drones are being deployed to tackle areas particularly vulnerable to deforestation.…

Connecticut’s Drone Dilemma: Navigating the Balance Between Security and Cost
Department of Homeland Security

Connecticut’s Drone Dilemma: Navigating the Balance Between Security and Cost

Fears Over Foreign Drones Stir Legislative Action In a move that’s raising eyebrows and igniting debates, Connecticut is on the verge of banning towns from purchasing drones manufactured in China and Russia. This proposed legislation, spearheaded by top state Senate Democrats, aims to shield the state from potential foreign espionage and cyber threats. Yet, amidst…

DJI’s Next Big Leap: Avata 2 Shows Up In FCC Database
DJI

DJI’s Next Big Leap: Avata 2 Shows Up In FCC Database

DJI Avata 2 Release Imminent As Evidenced By FCC Listing You know how everyone’s been buzzing about what DJI’s cooking up next? Well, hold onto your hats because it looks like the DJI Avata 2 is about to make its grand entrance, and soon. Dive into the details of what’s set to be the next…

Drone Drama at AFC Championship Leads to Probation and Fine for Pennsylvania Man
Legal

Drone Drama at AFC Championship Leads to Probation and Fine for Pennsylvania Man

A High-Flying Hassle In a drone incident that briefly halted the AFC championship game, a Pennsylvania man’s drone flight over M&T Bank Stadium has culminated in a probation sentence and a fine. Matthew Hebert, the drone operator, found himself in hot water after his unmanned device took an unauthorized tour over the stadium during the…

Inside Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin: A Drone Tour
Europe

Inside Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin: A Drone Tour

A Drone Glimpse Into the Future of Car Manufacturing Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin, a marvel of engineering and technology, has opened its doors in a unique way through a captivating drone video. This footage, more reminiscent of a sci-fi movie than a traditional factory tour, showcases the $5.5 billion facility’s cutting-edge production process. From Vision to…

Unraveling the Mystery: Drone Swarm Intrusions at Langley Air Force Base
US Air Force

Unraveling the Mystery: Drone Swarm Intrusions at Langley Air Force Base

A Bizarre Aerial Phenomenon Raises Security Questions Last December, Langley Air Force Base in Virginia became the center of an intriguing security puzzle as it experienced weeks of unexplained drone activities. Officials from the U.S. Air Force confirmed that these unmanned drones, first spotted on December 6, 2023, showcased a variety of sizes and configurations,…

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