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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DJI Avata 2 Leak: Unboxing Video Reveals New Features

DJI

DJI Avata 2 Leak: Unboxing Video Reveals Fly More Combo

A video leak provided a sneak peek into the upcoming DJI Avata 2 Fly More Combo, showcasing the drone and its accompanying accessories.

Haye KestelooMar 28

DJI

Surf Life Saving Queensland Employs DJI Drones to Protect Swimmers from Shark Attacks

Surf Life Saving Queensland, an organization with a proud history of volunteer lifesaving services, has recently launched the Shark Smart drone trial to monitor shark activity along Queensland’s beaches. By utilizing DJI Enterprise products, particularly the DJI Matrice 30 series, lifeguards can now detect sharks and alert the public to potential dangers, ensuring safer beach…

Haye KestelooMar 27

Kansas

Kansas Lawmakers Target Foreign Adversaries in Security Bills

The Kansas House of Representatives has taken steps to address potential national security threats from countries deemed “of concern,” including China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela. Three bills were given initial approval, targeting foreign-made drones, investments, and property ownership, reports The Kansas Reflector. House Divided on Perceived Threats House Republicans argued t

Haye KestelooMar 27

India

Swarm of Drones: The Future of Wildfire Management

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) are testing a new approach to manage natural disasters like wildfires using swarms of drones. As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of catastrophic weather events, this innovative technology could be a game-changer in the fight against devastating fires, reports Cosmos. Coordinated…

Haye KestelooMar 27

Walmart

Walmart, 7-Eleven, and Chick-fil-A Pilot Revolutionary Drone Delivery Technology

Walmart, 7-Eleven, and Chick-fil-A are set to pilot a new drone delivery technology from DroneUp, a Virginia-based startup, reports Axios. The technology aims to solve the ground logistics problems associated with drone delivery, making it more accessible and cost-effective for retailers of all sizes. DroneUp Unveils Autonomous Drone Ecosystem DroneUp, partially owned by Walmart, has…

Haye KestelooMar 27

Ukraine

The Future of Drone Warfare: Insights from Ukrainian Wild Hornets Co-Founder

In a recent interview with Forbes, Dmytro Prodanyuk, co-founder of Ukrainian drone maker Wild Hornets, shared his thoughts on the future of drone warfare and the challenges faced by the industry. With President Zelensky setting an ambitious target of building a million drones in 2024, Ukraine has already shattered records by producing 200,000 drones in…

Haye KestelooMar 27

Legal

St. Louis Enacts Law Regulating Commercial Surveillance Drones

On Tuesday, St. Louis Mayor signed into law a bill aimed at regulating the use of commercial surveillance drones in the city. The legislation, proposed by Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier of Tower Grove East, comes in response to concerns raised earlier this year when an out-of-state firm announced plans for anti-crime drone patrols over a south…

Haye KestelooMar 27

DJI

RocketDNA Revolutionizes Mining with Autonomous Drone Solution

Calidus Resources Signs Three-Year Contract for xBot® Drone-in-a-Box System In a significant step forward for the mining industry, RocketDNA, a global drones-as-a-service provider, has secured its first long-term contract for its autonomous xBot® solution with Calidus Resources Limited (Calidus), a Western Australia-based mining company. The agreement comes just six months after RocketDNA received

Haye KestelooMar 27

Haye Kesteloo

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