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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DJI Responds to Court Ruling, Denies Military Ties Despite Pentagon Designation - Trump Administration Targets Chinese Drone Imports in September Crackdown

Department of Homeland Security

House Homeland Security Chair Calls Drones a “New, Growing Frontier” of Threats to U.S. Critical Infrastructure

The same week DHS announced its permanent counter-drone office and FEMA began distributing $500 million in C-UAS grants, the House Homeland Security Committee held an oversight hearing that spelled out exactly why the federal government is treating drones as a top-tier threat. Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino’s opening statement placed drones alongside cyberattacks and AI-enabled operations…

Haye KestelooJan 23

Anduril

Anduril’s $1 Billion Long Beach Gamble: Why Palmer Luckey’s Drone Empire Is Doubling Down on Southern California

Anduril announces $1 billion drone research campus in Long Beach, creating 5,500 jobs as Palmer Luckey's defense tech company expands beyond Ohio factory.

Haye KestelooJan 23

DJI

DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Retail Box Leak Confirms Creator Combo, Reveals New Control Layout

Leaked images of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 retail packaging and quick-start card confirm the gimbal camera is ready for launch. The photos, shared by Igor Bogdanov (@Quadro_News) on X and reported by TheNewCamera.com, show the Creator Combo version sitting in what appears to be a warehouse setting. Chinese retailers already have stock, which means…

Haye KestelooJan 23

Ukraine

China vs. Ukraine: FT Investigation Exposes Beijing’s Dual-Track Drone Strategy That Leaves Kyiv Behind

Chinese component suppliers are scheduling factory visits to ensure Ukrainian and Russian drone buyers never meet in the same building. That detail alone tells you everything about Beijing’s actual position in this war. A major Financial Times investigation published January 21, 2026 reveals the mechanics of how China has become the hidden fulcrum of the…

Haye KestelooJan 23

Amazon

DJI Mini 4K Deal Alert: Three Bundle Configurations at 20% Off While Inventory Lasts

DJI Mini 4K drops to $239 on Amazon with all three bundles discounted 20-21%. No FAA registration required. Pre-ban inventory won't last.

Haye KestelooJan 22

Europe

ABZ Innovation Raises €7M as European Ag Drone Maker Bets on Post-DJI Ban Opportunity

ABZ Innovation raises €7M to scale European-made agricultural drones as US farmers seek DJI alternatives after FCC ban. Drone Nerds adds L10 V2 to lineup.

Haye KestelooJan 22

Georgia

Georgia Army National Guard Launches State’s First FPV Drone Training Program

The Georgia Army National Guard this month launched its first dedicated drone pilot training program, joining a growing list of state Guard units racing to build FPV drone expertise following lessons learned from Ukraine’s battlefield. The 12-day Unmanned Aerial Systems Operator’s Course puts Georgia troops on the same path as Pennsylvania and Oklahoma units that…

Haye KestelooJan 22

DJI

FCC Confirms Drone Firmware Updates Will Continue Until January 2027

FCC Order DA 26-69 confirms DJI and Autel drones can receive firmware and security updates until January 1, 2027. Here's what the waiver means for your drone.

Haye KestelooJan 22

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