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Update and VLOG from Bendigo Aerial YouTube

Hey, how’s it going? It’s been a while since I’ve spoken to you. So here’s an update for Bendigo Aerial. First of all, I apologise for the lack of updates on social media. It has been a crazy few months, really busy with drone work and servicing our customers. Plus in Victoria, we had further lockdowns and restrictions, which made it hard to travel around and move around Victoria.

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.

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.

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

Central Victoria Drone Showreel | Aerial Compilation

I recently uploaded a YouTube video showcasing Central Victoria. The Drone Showreel has been viewed by over 11000 Facebook users and 2000 YouTube viewers throughout Australia. The Drone Showreel took over one year to produce, showcasing many places I visited for aerial photography and aerial video projects throughout 2017. Continue reading Central Victoria Drone Showreel | Aerial Compilation

Best Mavic Pro Photo and Video Settings

What are the BEST video and photo settings for Mavic Pro? This is a question I get emailed on a regular basis. Continue reading Best Mavic Pro Photo and Video Settings

Crusoe Reservoir Drone Footage | DJI Mavic Pro by Chris Mather

A video I took over the weekend on Mothers Day with the DJI Mavic Pro over Crusoe Reservoir. A small sample of the footage which will be included into another project once completed. Continue reading Crusoe Reservoir Drone Footage | DJI Mavic Pro by Chris Mather

Expedition Pass Reservoir DJI MAVIC

Perfect autumn day testing the DJI Mavic Pro over Expedition Pass Reservoir. Situated in Golden Point near Castlemaine, the reservoir is also known as Golden Point Reservoir. Continue reading Expedition Pass Reservoir DJI MAVIC

DJI Mavic Pro | First Test Flight – Lake Eppalock Sunset

I finally received my DJI Mavic Pro drone. After a long wait searching online for the best Australian drone prices, I ended up buying directly from the DJI store.

I made a short movie. Getting the drone ready and first initial flight. Check it out on Youtube in HD. If you like it please give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing. I’m still learning the fine tuning of Adobe Premiere Pro CC. Continue reading DJI Mavic Pro | First Test Flight – Lake Eppalock Sunset