The Walking Droid Blog

Coin App Geo Mining Review SentinelX NFC

As requested by popular demand my review of the coin app by XYO. Partnered with XYO Foundation the coin app mines geolocation and you earn rewards in the form of coins which can be transferred later to XYO and other cryptos. Spoiler alert: My account was suspended – lol more on this later.

I Wrote a Children’s Book and a Song About Drone Safety

I’m no author or songwriter, but somehow, I managed to write a children’s book and a song about drone safety rules. I will probably make this into a YouTube Vlog with a more detailed explanation since this has been a learning experience of a lifetime.

How to Install Kali Linux on a Raspberry Pi 400

Kali Linux is a powerful suite of tools packed into an operating system to help diagnose security and vulnerability issues. It contains a host of applications for online security, forensics, hacking and coding.

Spaceship Voyager – Investing App for Beginners

Over the past 10 years, I’ve been adding loose change, spare cash and savings into a UBank account. I always thought this was the best way to save over the long term. Until the interest rate headed downhill to a miserable 1%. Then I heard about Spaceship Voyager.

How I Backup, Store and Sell Stock Photos and Videos

What do I do with all the aerial stock photos and video I take from Bendigo Aerial? This is a common question I get asked frequently online. The answer is I sell it as stock footage on popular stock photo websites and on Bendigo Aerial.

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.