Drone workshops & training

October 15th, 2024

Interested in drones, but don’t know where to start, or how to tell drone fact from fiction? Or you have a drone but you: Want to get better photos or videos Have drone hardware or software problems Crashed & want to know how to avoid a repeat occurrence Have unanswered career/business questions Go boating or […]

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Next events & office opening hours

October 14th, 2024

Engagements are listed as soon as they’re definite. There’s always more, awaiting confirmation, so sing out if you have any date queries. You receive personal service as I have no staff. Multi-tasking is not my forte so if I’m taking photographs for you or you’re attending a workshop, you have my undivided attention. Long hours […]

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Personal drone training – (one-on-one help or advice)

October 3rd, 2024

Are you looking for reliable drone advice – that is very specific for your circumstances? For example: I want to take better aerial photographs. (From camera setting fundamentals to advanced tips for experienced manual camera setting users – including how to manage the competitive world of commercial photography – we can hone in on whatever […]

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How to pack drones and drone batteries for travel on a plane

August 1st, 2024

Consumer drones typically use lipo (lithium polymer) batteries, and they are unsafe if mishandled. A detailed ‘travelling with drones’ section is included in drone photography workshops. But I’ve written this summary re taking them onto aircraft because questions repeatedly arise online and there’s a lot of misinformation around. Doing the wrong thing could result in […]

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How to watermark phone photos

November 5th, 2023

If you like to post a lot of images on social media but don’t get around to watermarking them – the Samsung Galaxy’s One UI 5.0 operating system now provides a splendidly quick & easy option. Open the camera app & follow this path:– settings (the knurled wheel)– watermark– enter the letters/numbers you want, then […]

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Thermal drone for sale (DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced)

March 13th, 2023

Know someone wanting a thermal imaging drone, for their own business or to get into thermal drone contract work? Or someone who wants to upgrade from a basic model, eg DJI’s first Mavic Enterprise model? I’ve got a Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced, in great condition, for sale. I love DJI’s Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced (M2EA); […]

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What is the best drone to buy?

February 28th, 2023

I’m often asked ‘what is the best drone to buy?’ Whether for: Entry or advanced level drone users Commercial or recreational purposes Photography or agricultural uses, or mapping Rural or urban use And many are asking online for opinions. Incomplete and inaccurate information is rife so I’ve written a comprehensive, independent summary. Traps to be […]

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Victorian Drone Photography Masterclass

June 24th, 2022

The only Drone Photography Masterclass scheduled for 2022! Date: Saturday 30 July 2022 Venue: Bright Motor Inn, Victoria (Alpine country; northeastern Victoria; close to Mount Buffalo National Park, Alpine National Park and Mount Hotham) What is included: a full day of unique drone photography information plus an a hot la carte lunch at Bright Brewery, […]

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North Queensland Drone Workshop

May 26th, 2022

On Saturday 2 July I’m running a unique drone workshop in Townsville (North Queensland). It’s only the second one on my own doorstep; I’m often away travelling. WHO WILL THIS WORKSHOP SUIT? Anyone who already owns a drone or two, who is looking to step up to the next level (fill in knowledge gaps & […]

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Should I buy a drone now or wait for the next model?

March 30th, 2022

There are endless online discussions regarding rumoured drone updates, across every drone-related Facebook group. Speculation is especially prolific re DJI drones, as 70-80% of consumer drones are the DJI brand. What is a newcomer to the drone industry supposed to think? Buy now, only to find their new purchase is the old model just a […]

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