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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. Also on LinkedIn, Muck Rack, Instagram and YouTube.

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Revolution in Avalanche Mitigation: Alaska’s Pioneering Drone Technology
Drone Amplified

Revolution in Avalanche Mitigation: Alaska’s Pioneering Drone Technology

In a groundbreaking development, Alaska has taken a significant leap forward in avalanche mitigation technology. This winter, the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) in collaboration with the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARCC) and Drone Amplified, a trailblazer in drone-based land management solutions, successfully tested a novel drone-based system for avalanche contro

The Fulton Police Department utilized thermal imaging technology on a drone to find a missing vulnerable individual on February 12, 2024. (Image courtesy of Fulton Police Department)
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High-Tech Heroism: Drone Technology Saves the Day in Fulton

A Swift Response to a Family’s Fear In a remarkable display of modern policing and drone technology’s potential to save lives, the Fulton Police Department recently showcased how innovation can make all the difference in critical moments. When a family in Fulton, New York, reported their loved one missing late Monday afternoon, fear and uncertainty…

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…

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