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 […]
Fiona Lake Blog
Unique books featuring Australia's largest & most famous outback cattle stations.
These coffee-table style books contain more than 800 photographs taken on almost 60 cattle stations across the top of Australia. The photos show true-to-life colours and genuine people in authentic, everyday situations. Looking through these books will make you feel like you are there amongst the dust & action, solitude & silence. These books are enjoyed by every age and people from all walks of life, all over the world. And they're especially appreciated by people who are hard to buy gifts for. But there's no need to take my word for it - read what other people have said about the books in testimonials. Or find out more about the book contents.
Special offers
Orders for 2 or more books receive a great discount plus a free carrybag (when in stock). Overseas orders for 1 or more books receive a free carrybag also (when in stock). Corporate orders - generous discounts apply; ask for a quote.Order your memorable gifts for someone special today »
Blog Search
Blog Categories
- About this Blog (2)
- Drone workshops (13)
- Drones – Farming & Photography (22)
- News – Fiona Lake Photography (71)
- News – Rural & Agriculture (385)
- Beef & Cattle Industry (97)
- Farmers Markets (1)
- Farming (4)
- General Rural & Agricultural News (61)
- Horses (13)
- Image of the Bush (81)
- Pastoral Companies (31)
- Property Ownership & Sales (79)
- Sheep & Wool (8)
- Welfare of Animals & the Environment (127)
- Outback Information (22)
- Outback Life (159)
- Australian Outback TV and Film (45)
- Decentralisation (6)
- History (4)
- Obituaries (13)
- Outback Jobs (12)
- Outback Maps (2)
- Outback Travel (20)
- Social Events (18)
- The Film 'Australia' (12)
- Overseas (5)
- Publishing Industry (5)
- Small business tips (2)
- Social Media and farmers (17)
- Veganism & vegetarianism (15)
- Workshop-related info & tips (4)
What is the best drone to buy?
October 7th, 2020DJI drones – is a Crystal Sky screen worth buying?
October 7th, 2020I’m quite often asked whether it’s worth buying a Crystal Sky drone screen for a DJI drone. Screen visibility is very difficult in bright sunlight anywhere, and especially difficult in northern & inland Australia where the sunlight is so harsh, year-round. Screen hoods are clumsy and of limited effectiveness and most pilots cannot legally fly […]
Spray drones for precision agriculture & conservation land management
September 1st, 2020It’s very easy as your career progresses to get so immersed in what you know that you forget that the knowledge isn’t actually widely known. And things that seem ridiculously obvious – aren’t, to other people. This train of thought was precipitated by the polarised responses to someone else’s LinkedIn post regarding a new spray […]
The Rural Drone Academy
August 15th, 2020The information sessions I run are unique and if you are interested in drones, then the workshops I run are of use to you. Rural Drone Academy training is designed to: Inform – and build confidence Inspire – and make action easy Take your drone operation to the next level Suitable for: Two age groups: […]
What is the best drone for beginners?
June 8th, 2020I’m often asked two slightly different questions by drone buyers: What is the best drone for beginners to learn to fly? What is the best drone for a particular purpose? (Commercial or recreational – eg common farming uses, mapping, photography or travel recording.) If you want to upgrade or buy just one drone to suit […]
Drone safety & drone laws
December 31st, 2019All countries have a national aviation authority, in charge of anything man-made that is airborne, apart from small kites and party balloons. While each country makes their own drone laws there are discussions between individual countries and via the IATA (International Air Transport Association), so most have a similar height limit for drones plus other […]
Drone workshops & training
December 23rd, 2019Interested in drones, but don’t know where to start, or how to tell drone fact from fiction? Or you have a drone but: You have unanswered questions You have problems with drone hardware or software Or you’d like more information so you become a better drone pilot, increase your business ROI, or you want to […]
Introduction to drones workshop
November 3rd, 2018On Saturday 10th November I’m running a unique ‘Introduction to Drones’ workshop in Townsville (North Queensland). This workshop will give you a solid base for useful, enjoyable, safe & legal recreational or commercial drone flying and a leg-up to another level if you already have a drone. This drone training runs for a full day, […]
The Rural Drone Academy
March 15th, 2018Like every project I undertake, the Rural Drone Academy was created to solve an unaddressed problem. Spotting gaps then addressing them has been the hallmark of my rural advocacy business over several decades. The problem that the Rural Drone Academy tackles? There’s several: 1. Drones have become men’s business and this has long-term implications for […]