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.
A Covert Operation Uncovered In a significant interception, Omani customs authorities seized a shipment of drones on 10 January, hidden in a truck coming from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and destined for Yemen. The operation was disclosed at the Hafeet border crossing, where customs inspectors discovered the drones concealed in specially modified compartments of…
A Suspicious Van Leads to a Surprising Discovery In a surprising turn of events, two women, Kyrenda Carter, 27, and Porchae Wade, 36, were apprehended this past weekend for attempting to smuggle various illegal items into the DeKalb County jail with the help of a Swellpro drone. DeKalb sheriff’s office spokesperson Konswello Monroe detailed the…
Drones Drop Adult Toys in Moore, Oklahoma In a bizarre turn of events, residents of Moore, a suburb of Oklahoma City, have been witnessing an unusual sight: adult toys being dropped onto buildings, businesses, and traffic lights. This peculiar prank, carried out using drones, has become a talking point in the community, particularly around the…
Collaborative Innovation: DJI and Isuzu China’s New Venture In September 2023, a significant development in vehicle safety technology emerged as two trademarks for a “DJI Defence” logo were filed by Anhui Isuzu Commercial Modified Vehicle Manufacturing Co., Ltd., in China. Update 1/12/24: We just received an update from dronemaker DJI, and we’ve included their statement…
A New Era for Drone Pilots in the UK and Europe Drone enthusiasts in the UK and Europe have a significant update to consider. The DJI Fly App, a popular navigation tool for drone operators, has undergone a major change in its geo-fencing system. This update brings the app’s no-fly zones in line with the…
A Revolution in Healthcare Accessibility Virginia Beach witnesses a pioneering healthcare initiative, with the successful implementation of drone delivery for essential hypertension medications by the Riverside Health System on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. This innovative project, part of the Elevating Health Care Access (EHCA) initiative, was chosen by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Strengt
Effective Use of Drones in Crime Prevention In Shreveport, Louisiana, Caddo Parish deputies successfully utilized a drone to thwart a theft and apprehend two suspects. While investigating a suspicious vehicle on Simson Road, deputies noticed one man fleeing near a home. Upon apprehension, it was revealed that he, along with an accomplice, was attempting to…
Swift Response to a Boating Accident In Brevard, N.C., a routine day transformed into a dramatic rescue operation when multiple people were stranded in a river following a boat capsizing incident. The Transylvania County 911 Center received several distress calls, mainly from Hannah Ford Road, reporting people screaming as they drifted down the river. Coordinated…
One email with the drone news that matters — DJI, FAA, public safety, and everything in between, straight from the newsroom. No spam, no fluff.
