Brisbane, QLD


Sunday, July 12, 2020

LEARNING TO DRONE

Bill wants to widen his horizons in making videos. So he is learning to use a drone. Luckily we have a young friend who is a photographer and has a drone so she came to give Bill a lesson. The next day he was trying hard to remember what he had learnt. 

Today we were invited to friends for lunch. Surprise surprise! They had a daughter, who also is a photographer and uses a drone. So Bill had another lesson.  He knows how to charm the young ones.

Now lets see if he has remembered what to do.

Wow we have take off.

He was so excited to be able to control it.




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  1. biebkriebelsJuly 12, 2020 at 7:37 PM

    Techniques are changing very fast for us "oldies". Have seen those here too, they make interesting photos.

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  2. MadSnapperJuly 12, 2020 at 7:46 PM

    Bob has one and it was really enjoy and flying it at the park but the battery has gone bad and we can't get a battery for it we ordered batteries and it in three months time they still hadn't come because they come from China and Trump is not letting things from China come into the country so now he has a drone and no battery

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  3. Joan ElizabethJuly 12, 2020 at 7:51 PM

    I really like a lot of the drone shots I have seen, especially over farming country. I was tempted to try for myself but decided that was not really a good idea for me. I would make a crash in no time. I look forward to seeing some of the shots.

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  4. eileeninmdJuly 12, 2020 at 8:31 PM

    Hello,
    I have been seeing blogger flying their drones. Most men like their toys, I think Bill will need his own drone to fly. Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy new week!

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  5. GosiaJuly 12, 2020 at 9:09 PM

    wow learning how to operate drone is a great idea.

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  6. Margaret DJuly 12, 2020 at 10:46 PM

    Nice photos.
    Drones do an excellent job and give us a different view of our land.
    We thought about getting one last year but changed our minds because we didn't think we would get the use out of it - kind of pleased we didn't now we won't be travelling only in our own State.

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  7. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"July 13, 2020 at 1:38 AM

    I might buy one of those if I can find two young women to teach me how to use it!

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  8. photowannabeJuly 13, 2020 at 3:49 AM

    Fun..fun..fun...
    Glad he has so many willing teachers, cause practice makes perfect.
    I can't wait to see his finished videos with the drone.
    Sue

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  9. Graham EdwardsJuly 13, 2020 at 4:24 AM

    There have been some very serious drones around here recently. I find the speed and noise of some of the large ones quite disconcerting.

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  10. CynthiaJuly 13, 2020 at 5:08 AM

    How exciting! Can’t wait to see Some new perspectives here on your blog.

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  11. BarbJuly 13, 2020 at 5:12 AM

    I see a new toy in Bill's future!

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  12. AnonymousJuly 13, 2020 at 9:20 AM

    I expect we may see some interesting photos soon. The areas where drones can be used seem so restricted.

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  13. RosieJuly 13, 2020 at 2:09 PM

    I think they would be a great addition to photography, just have to watch out for the neighbours who might be sunbaking in the back yard!!

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  14. Come Away With MeJuly 13, 2020 at 2:28 PM

    Drone videos are the best! Can't wait to see what he produces as time goes by!

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  15. GeorgeJuly 14, 2020 at 12:40 AM

    I think it's wonderful Bill is interested in drone photography. I look forward to seeing some of his videos soon.

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  16. Betsy Banks AdamsJuly 14, 2020 at 2:56 AM

    Oh how special... I'm sure he loves it!!!!!! Men love their 'toys'..... Two of my sons have small drones.... I love seeing pictures of places when the pictures (and videos) are from a drone......

    Can't wait to see some of this photography now.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  17. Beatrice P. BoydJuly 14, 2020 at 3:30 AM

    Looks like Bill will have a new past time and a fun one at that. I suppose there is somewhat of a learning curve but it does look like fun!

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  18. Jo-Anne's RamblingsJuly 14, 2020 at 9:11 AM

    Some say using a drone is easy some say not so much I guess it depends on the user

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  19. PaulineJuly 14, 2020 at 9:49 AM

    Well done, Bill. I had a go at flying one but was too concerned about crashing it. It didn't seem intuitive to me.

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  20. RhodesiaJuly 15, 2020 at 5:42 AM

    I am not convinced that I like the idea of drones. I feel they invade people's privacy but well done Bill. Take care and keep safe. to'other Diane

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  21. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 20, 2020 at 12:19 AM

    Oh he's going to have to get one of his own Diane, looking forward to seeing future videos 😉

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    1. diane bJuly 20, 2020 at 10:12 AM

      It is his own but he asked for help from the girls who also have one.

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  22. Great-Granny GrandmaJuly 24, 2020 at 12:44 PM

    I've seen some really awesome photos taken by drones Would love to have one.

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  23. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 30, 2020 at 1:49 PM

    Good for Bill! Maybe you will post some of his videos or still shots sometime? Fascinating what they can do. (Personally, I’m still trying to becoe smarter thanmy smart phone.)

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  24. Sue (this n that)August 13, 2020 at 8:33 AM

    It will open up a whole new world. I have a family member who has a drone and its amazing. Good on Bill!

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