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TOUGH CALL G I F T G U I D E

DRONE HOME Drones have become a go-to for film and TV producers, but thanks to camera tech getting better and better – packing more pixels and smarter image processing into a tiny space – the drones you can buy today are capable of absolutely stunning video, while incorporating smart tech that makes them easier to use. Flying a drone and capturing stunning aerial video is now something everyone can do, and the creative possibilities are endless.

What to Buy:

Zero-X Pro Evolved 4K UHD Drone Brilliant 4K ultra HD video, auto gimbal camera and up to 25 minutes of flight time. $699

DJI Mini SE Fly More Combo Up to 30 minutes of flying time, the lightweight drone captures 2.7K video and 12MP aerial photos. $619

Zero-X Evo 4K Drone Made for easy flying, with auto hover and a one-button return-to- home feature. $349

JB’s Top Tips

There are rules for where and when you can fly a drone, including keeping it well away from other people and aircraft, and not flying higher than 120 metres. Be sure to check the rules before sending your drone into the air for the first time. Choose a drone with a return-home mode so you don’t lose it if you fly out of range or it runs out of battery before you can fly it back.

Nokia XR20 5G (tough phone) The 5G XR 20 is one rugged phone designed for the true outdoors. It’s rated IPX68, features a tough Corning Gorilla Glass Victus screen, a military standard case, and is drop-proof up to 1.5 metres. $879

For safety information visit www.casa.gov.au/ knowyourdrone

THE SOUND OF MUSIC – WHEREVER YOU ARE

LIGHT, ACTION, CAMERA! Action cameras are the perfect outdoor companions – lightweight, durable, and packing some serious video quality into a tiny device that you can take on your adventures anywhere. Designed to go all the places where you’d never take your smartphone – and capable of clever image trickery to make your action video rock- solid stable – these are the devices you want to make sure you have in your bags when you travel.

Music is an essential part of life, and having the ability to listen to an endless library of music anywhere on our smartphones is one of the greatest things that tech has given us. And with wireless headphones and earbuds now the norm, Bluetooth has become the go-to tech not only

for personal listening, but for portable speakers as well. You can grab a rechargeable speaker that packs a huge punch in terms of raw sound quality with party-starting levels of bass and have your favourite party songs anywhere you are – in any weather.

What to Buy:

Bose Soundlink Colour In black, white, citron or blue, 8 hours of water- resistant wireless music with legendary Bose quality. $199

Jbuds Frames Open-ear wireless audio that’s attachable to any pair of glasses. $119

JB’s Top Tips

Ultimate Ears Hyperboom Massive bass, rich sound quality and 24-hour battery life for all-day tunes. $599

If you’re going to be shooting video underwater, pick up a waterproof housing for your camera so you can capture your videos safely. PICK UP: Don’t forget to grab extra memory cards so you don’t run out of recording space while you’re out adventuring.

Marshall Emberton The signature Marshall sound in a classic- design compact portable speaker. $229

Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 Immersive 360-degree sound with thundering bass. $299

What to Buy:

DJI Action 2 – Power Combo Dual screens, 4K HDR video and rock-solid image stabilisatio. $609

Did You Know?

Insta360 One X2 Ultra-stable 360-degree video, automatic horizon lock and the ability to automatically remove people from your photos. $749

Sweet Tooth Bluetooth has come a long way in a short time – it’s only been around for the past 20 years or so, and was originally designed just for phone calls.The ability for it to send high-quality stereo audio wasn’t added until later – and led to the demise of headphone sockets on most smartphones.

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