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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FAA

FAA Unveils Blueprint for Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure

FAA introduced updated blueprint outlining airspace and procedural changes to accommodate air taxis and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations.

Haye KestelooMay 4

In a first for South Bay, California, drones are being utilized to combat mosquitoes following an unusually wet winter. The Santa Clara Vector Control District has initiated drone usage this week to help reduce the growing mosquito population.

Drones for Good

South Bay Deploys Drones to Battle Rising Mosquito Population

In a first for South Bay, California, drones are being utilized to combat mosquitoes following an unusually wet winter. The Santa Clara Vector Control District has initiated drone usage this week to help reduce the growing mosquito population. Nayer Zahiri, the district’s manager, explained that they aim to control the mosquito stages before they become…

Haye KestelooMay 4

Drone Delivery

Port Authority Hails Historic Drone Delivery Flight Across Hudson River

On Wednesday, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey celebrated the first successful drone delivery flight across the Hudson River.

Haye KestelooMay 4

Search & Rescue

H-E-B Elevates Sheriff’s Capabilities with DJI Drone Gift

Texas-based grocery store chain H-E-B announced on Wednesday that it will donate a $20,000 DJI drone to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office for International Drone Day. Sheriff Adam King expressed gratitude for the contribution, saying, “This is a huge boost to our department and will allow for increased coverage during incidents where technology works in…

Haye KestelooMay 3

Florida's Chinese Drone Ban Creates Challenges for Local Fire and Police Departments - New DJI Matrice 30 Thermal for Flushing Township Police Department - 7 DJI drones are approved for FAA's Remote ID for Drones - DJI launches the ultimate foldable DJI Enterprise drone, the DJI Matrice 30 or M30, and more...

Skydio

Florida’s Battle Over DeSantis’ Chinese Drone Ban

Florida lawmakers allocated $25M to aid police in replacing their drone fleets following Governor Ron DeSantis' administration's Chinese drone ban

Haye KestelooMay 3

Contraband

Busted: Audacious Drone Contraband Plot Thwarted

A Summerville man was apprehended on April 29 after allegedly attempting to smuggle contraband into Lee Correctional Institution using a drone.

Haye KestelooMay 3

FAA

NCDOT Champions Unwavering Drone Safety

On the heels of National Drone Safety Day, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) urges operators to prioritize drone safety when piloting their unmanned aircraft systems.

Haye KestelooMay 3

DJI

Drones Revolutionize Oyster Reef Surveying with Efficiency and Accuracy

Drones flew at about 100 feet over the Gulf waters at a speed of 13 mph while emitting 700,000 laser pulses per sec. as it surveyed an oyster reef

Haye KestelooMay 2

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