As always there are things to do before you fly that drone. Ensuring your drone’s battery is charged and checking the propellers are securely fastened are important. But, checking that you are allowed to fly that drone with a camera (or any drone) in the area you’ve chosen and that you have the right approvals is a … Read more
The following questions and answers are based on the safety regulations for flying drones in Australia. Breach of these regulations when flying that drone to capture aerial shots could incur a fine of over AU$10,000. The company DJI have designed equivalent questions and answers in a quiz for Australian drone pilots. Things to do before … Read more
You can buy drones today that have a built-in camera. See my guide on long range drones, which includes reviews of drones with cameras. But, if you have a GoPro, you might be looking for a GoPro compatible drone – one on which you can mount your GoPro. To help you find that drone, the … Read more
A long-range drone can take footage from a sizable height or distance whether you are an enthusiast or a professional. The following looks at what to consider when choosing a long range drone. As well, it compares and reviews some of the best on the domestic market. In a hurry? Check out our pick at … Read more
Wanting to go out and get a dose of the wild, hiking the open spaces, in the bitter cold? Here are some cold weather survival tips and ways to strengthen your resolution to escape outside and capture the beauty of Earth-scapes. Why get outside in the bitter cold? If you are cooped up inside for too … Read more
Things made of plastic litter the Earth. Plastic is everywhere — worst of all, it’s entering our food web. Plastic serves worthwhile purposes, but its over-use affects our health and pollutes the planet. Drones are now being used to track plastic pollution. Watch the video below. The plastic tide There was a time when people … Read more