Welcome to the drone news website DroneXL. We bring you all the latest drone news, reviews, and rumors, covering drone manufacturers such as DJI, Skydio, BRINC Drones, Autel Robotics, Yuneec, Parrot, and many others. If you would like to stay on top of the drone news and DJI rumors, be sure to like, and follow us here on DroneXL.co

DroneXL was established on April 1st, 2020. Since then, we have published more than 5,000 articles covering drone brands such as DJI, Autel Robotics, Skydio, and FreeFly Systems. We write about drones, including the DJI Mavic 3, DJI Mini 3, EVO II, and many others. Additionally, we cover developments related to drone regulations, drone laws, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). We also publish more general drone stories, explaining how drones are used for good, inspections, wildlife monitoring, and disaster mitigation.

DroneXL was founded by our Senior Editor, Haye Kesteloo.

Our Team

Haye Kesteloo

Founder and Senior Editor

Haye Kesteloo is a leading drone industry expert and Editor in Chief of DroneXL.co and EVXL.co, where he covers drone technology, industry developments, and electric mobility trends. With over nine years of specialized coverage in unmanned aerial systems, his insights have been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, and cited by The Brookings Institute, Foreign Policy, Politico and others.

Before founding DroneXL.co, Kesteloo built his expertise at DroneDJ. He currently co-hosts the PiXL Drone Show on YouTube and podcast platforms, sharing industry insights with a global audience. His reporting has influenced policy discussions and been referenced in federal documents, establishing him as an authoritative voice in drone technology and regulation. He can be reached at haye @ dronexl.co or @hayekesteloo..

Jasper Ellens

Expert on DJI Rumors and Leaks

Jasper Ellens is a prominent figure in the drone enthusiast community, widely recognized as a long-time leaker of DJI news and rumors. Through his active presence on X (@JasperEllens), he has built a reputation for sharing exclusive insights, leaked images, and videos about upcoming DJI products, often months before official announcements. With a keen eye for detail and a network of reliable sources, Jasper has accurately predicted releases like the DJI Neo, Air 3S, and Flip drone, earning him a loyal following. His chatty, engaging style and passion for drone technology make him a trusted and influential voice in the world of DJI rumors and leaks.

Greg Reverdiau

Drone Pilot and Educator

Greg Reverdiau is a Co-Founder and Lead Instructor at Instituto Piloto and a regular editor and writer for DroneXL. He is also a co-host of the PiXL Drone Show on YouTube and other podcast platforms.

Billy Kyle

Drone Pilot and Youtuber

Billy Kyle is one of the best-known YouTubers covering drones and especially DJI Drones. He is also a writer and contributor for DroneXL.

Mike – Drone Supremacy

Drone Pilot and Youtuber

Mike is all about sharing his passions – drones, filmmaking, and editing – whether it’s in the form of tips, tutorials, product reviews, or just a cinematic video, I’ve shot using my gear. I’m all about sharing the experience with you and spreading good vibes. Besides making videos for Youtube, he also contributes to DroneXL.

Russ – 51 Drones

Drone Pilot and Youtuber

Russ from 51 Drones loves to teach thousands of people about drones, action cameras, electric ride-ons, content creation gear, tech comparisons, and much more on YouTube. He is also a writer and contributor to DroneXL.

Shawn – Air Photography

Drone Pilot and Youtuber

Shawn loves filming and capturing this beautiful planet of ours with his GoPro and DJI drones. On YouTube, he features some of the camera gear he really enjoys and wants to share. Every week he creates new unboxings, reviews, and tutorials for your GoPro and drones to help you get the most out of them. Tips and tricks that will help you capture beautiful cinematic drone videos as well as stunning time-lapses. He is also a writer and contributor for DroneXL.

Ray – DC Rainmaker

Drone Pilot, Youtuber and Athlete

Ray writes about sports tech and endurance sports. He also put together some pretty detailed product reviews about drones and sports watches along the way… stop by the site to check it out. Besides making videos for Youtube, he also contributes to DroneXL.

Josh Spires

Drone Pilot and Author

Josh is a marketing professional with over a decade of experience in the drone industry, specializing in digital strategy, customer engagement, and content creation. A licensed drone pilot, he combines his passion for drones and technology with a talent for crafting compelling content. Josh has written for leading drone news websites and runs his own ventures alongside his professional work.

Rafael Suárez

Drone Pilot and Author

Dad. Drone lover. Dog Lover. Hot Dog Lover. Youtuber. World citizen residing in Ecuador. Started shooting film in 1998, digital in 2005 and flying drones in 2016 Commercial Videographer for brands like Porsche, BMW and Mini Cooper. Documentary Filmmaker and Advocate of #flysafe mentality from his youtube channel. It was because of a Drone, that I knew that I love making movies. “I love everything that flies, except flies”

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