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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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The Troubled Launch of SMS Novel’s Drone Surveillance in Memphis
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The Troubled Launch of SMS Novel’s Drone Surveillance in Memphis

A Promising Start Turns Sour In late 2021, SMS Novel, a company branding itself as a “Christian-based film company,” announced ambitious plans to deploy drone surveillance in Memphis, Tennessee, aiming to combat the city’s crime rates. The initiative, dubbed “Operation Memphis Guardian,” promised a high-tech approach to monitoring criminal activity, employing drones equipped with facial…

Influencer’s Double Life: Instagram Glamour and Illicit Drone Deals
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Influencer’s Double Life: Instagram Glamour and Illicit Drone Deals

The Dual Life of Kristina Puzyreva: From Instagram Influencer to Sanctions Violator Kristina Puzyreva, a 32-year-old whose Instagram account mirrors the life many millennials dream of, has revealed a starkly contrasting reality behind her picturesque social media presence. Known for her travel-laden posts featuring typical influencer backdrops, Puzyreva’s world took a dramatic turn as she…

The Future of July Fourth Celebrations: Tigard Leads with Drone Display Over Traditional Fireworks
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The Future of July Fourth Celebrations: Tigard Leads with Drone Display Over Traditional Fireworks

Drone Light Shows Instead Fireworks In a groundbreaking move, the city of Tigard, Oregon, is set to illuminate the summer sky not with the traditional bursts of fireworks, but with a choreographed display of 200 drones. This decision marks a significant shift in how public celebrations are conducted, potentially setting a precedent for environmental consciousness…

San Francisco Decides: The Future of Facial Recognition Drones in Policing
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San Francisco Decides: The Future of Facial Recognition Drones in Policing

A Shift Towards Enhanced Police Drone Powers In a recent development that signals a significant shift in public opinion regarding law enforcement tactics, a substantial majority of San Francisco voters have expressed support for Proposition E, a measure that would empower the city’s police force with greater drone surveillance capabilities and flexibility in vehicle pursuits,…

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