The Walking Droid Blog

KTI Safety Alert vs ResQlink Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)

My love of hiking, travel, drones and mountain bike adventures have seen me travel all over Australia and the world. For the past 5 years, I’ve been carrying a personal locator beacon or PLB inside my backpack. This device provides my family and friends with an added peace of mind when it comes to my safety and wellbeing in the Australian bush.

Earth Pak Summit Dry Bag Backpack

I own way too many backpacks, day packs and carry bags. All for different uses and varied sizes. While scrolling through the Facebook feed, a Facebook Ad popped up for Earth Pak. Showcasing their waterproof bags. * The one thing I notice with these Facebook Ads, you get a lot of garbage, cheap products, overpriced products and scams. I sometimes click on these ads just to see if I’m correct.

Travel Router GL.iNet GL-AR750S Slate

I travel a lot. Getting stable, secure and reliable internet has always been a priority for me. Some of our customers also now require encrypted secure traffic for additional peace of mind. Introducing the GL.iNet GL-AR750S travel router for people on the go.

Luminoodle Light LED and Lantern for Hiking

I was searching the internet looking for hiking LED lights when I came across the Luminoodle. I was pleasantly surprised by what I found. Small, lightweight, powerful and waterproof light system. This was perfect for my needs which were to light up the campsite and add some light near my tent.

Drone Registration by CASA Hurts Commercial Drone Operators

From 1st July 2019 CASA proposes to introduce a drone registration fee to own and operate a drone in Australia. For recreational drone users, registration will cost around $20.00 per year per person to operate drones within Australia. As a commercial operator who holds a ReOC (Remote Operator Certificate), this article has been written on behalf of commercial drone operators who have contacted me, highlighting their concerns and impact this will likely have on the commercial drone industry.

Whiskey Creek Circuit Lerderderg State Park

Springtime, beautiful weather – Let’s go hiking! I’ve had this hike on my list for some time now. The Whiskey Creek Circuit walk within Lerderderg State Park was to be a challenging hike with steep terrain, river and creek crossing. Continue reading Whiskey Creek Circuit Lerderderg State Park

Melville Caves Hike Kooyoora State Park Long Rock Walking Trail

Melville Caves is approximately 20-minute drive from Inglewood and Wedderburn or 200KM from Melbourne CBD. Situated in Kooyoora State Park Melville caves attracts a lot of visitors and tourists to the unique rock formations and spectacular surrounding views. Continue reading Melville Caves Hike Kooyoora State Park Long Rock Walking Trail

Did You Know RPAS/Drones are Prohibited in ALL Parks Victoria Managed Land

Did you know RPAS/Drones are prohibited in all Parks Victoria Managed land for recreational use? This includes all State Parks, National Parks, Reserves, Marine Parks, Local Parks, some Playgrounds, Lookouts, Walking Tracks, Camping Areas and Waterfalls. Continue reading Did You Know RPAS/Drones are Prohibited in ALL Parks Victoria Managed Land

Bendigo Aerial | Commercial Drone Operator | Review

After one year setting up a new business, getting certified by CASA and fine tuning my business workflow, I’m happy to finally say Bendigo Aerial is open for business. I never thought that a hobby I started 5 years ago, would lead to a “Drone Pilot” job and an online business. Continue reading Bendigo Aerial | Commercial Drone Operator | Review

Morning Sidekick Journal | Morning Habit Tracker

Success can be defined by the day-to-day achievements you make. This applies to success in every aspect of life. Professional athletes track their daily achievements to make sure that they make progress on a daily basis. Effective tracking of your goals and achievements can only be achieved with the appropriate detailing of the daily tasks. Morning Sidekick Journal has been designed to help you not only keep track of your achievement but to ensure that you make an all-round success on a daily basis. Continue reading Morning Sidekick Journal | Morning Habit Tracker