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Although they could take good photographs for their users and provide information about the surrounding terrain, Robert found their loud buzzing sound rude and disruptive to the tranquility of the bush. Russell's purchase of the Mavic drone had also surprised some of his friends, as he wasn't typically someone who was interested in high-tech gadgets.

Although they could take good photographs for their users and provide information about the surrounding terrain, Robert found their loud buzzing sound rude and disruptive to the tranquility of the bush. Russell's purchase of the Mavic drone had also surprised some of his friends, as he wasn't typically someone who was interested in high-tech gadgets.

Although they could take good photographs for their users and provide information about the surrounding terrain, Robert found their loud buzzing sound rude and disruptive to the tranquility of the bush. Russell's purchase of the Mavic drone had also surprised some of his friends, as he wasn't typically someone who was interested in high-tech gadgets.

But it was a hobby Russell had seemed enthusiastic about, and he'd even named the new gadget, calling it Fred. The drone was a sophisticated and expensive piece of equipment, which Russell controlled through a smartphone interface. The open Wanangatta Valley provided perfect conditions for him to explore via the unmanned aerial vehicle.

But it was a hobby Russell had seemed enthusiastic about, and he'd even named the new gadget, calling it Fred. The drone was a sophisticated and expensive piece of equipment, which Russell controlled through a smartphone interface. The open Wanangatta Valley provided perfect conditions for him to explore via the unmanned aerial vehicle.

But it was a hobby Russell had seemed enthusiastic about, and he'd even named the new gadget, calling it Fred. The drone was a sophisticated and expensive piece of equipment, which Russell controlled through a smartphone interface. The open Wanangatta Valley provided perfect conditions for him to explore via the unmanned aerial vehicle.

As the drone circled Robert Williams several times, filming him with its camera, he waved up at it. The drone dipped in acknowledgement, then flew off. It continued to hover nearby for about 35 to 40 minutes before disappearing downstream. Not long after this, at 6pm, Russell joined his regular evening amateur radio, NET, and

As the drone circled Robert Williams several times, filming him with its camera, he waved up at it. The drone dipped in acknowledgement, then flew off. It continued to hover nearby for about 35 to 40 minutes before disappearing downstream. Not long after this, at 6pm, Russell joined his regular evening amateur radio, NET, and

As the drone circled Robert Williams several times, filming him with its camera, he waved up at it. The drone dipped in acknowledgement, then flew off. It continued to hover nearby for about 35 to 40 minutes before disappearing downstream. Not long after this, at 6pm, Russell joined his regular evening amateur radio, NET, and

Using his callsign VK3VZP, he reported he'd been having transmission issues, but sounded positive overall. His last conversation was with mate Rob Ashland, discussing possible routes toward the nearby town of Dargo. Russell signed off at 6.40pm. Rob would later say that he'd sounded as happy as a pig in shit. Russell missed the next evening's scheduled call.

Using his callsign VK3VZP, he reported he'd been having transmission issues, but sounded positive overall. His last conversation was with mate Rob Ashland, discussing possible routes toward the nearby town of Dargo. Russell signed off at 6.40pm. Rob would later say that he'd sounded as happy as a pig in shit. Russell missed the next evening's scheduled call.

Using his callsign VK3VZP, he reported he'd been having transmission issues, but sounded positive overall. His last conversation was with mate Rob Ashland, discussing possible routes toward the nearby town of Dargo. Russell signed off at 6.40pm. Rob would later say that he'd sounded as happy as a pig in shit. Russell missed the next evening's scheduled call.

His amateur radio group wasn't concerned as equipment troubles weren't unusual and he'd mentioned transmission problems the previous day. But two more days passed without any contact from Russell. During their nightly nets, the radio enthusiasts called out to their friend, asking him if he'd fallen asleep.

His amateur radio group wasn't concerned as equipment troubles weren't unusual and he'd mentioned transmission problems the previous day. But two more days passed without any contact from Russell. During their nightly nets, the radio enthusiasts called out to their friend, asking him if he'd fallen asleep.

His amateur radio group wasn't concerned as equipment troubles weren't unusual and he'd mentioned transmission problems the previous day. But two more days passed without any contact from Russell. During their nightly nets, the radio enthusiasts called out to their friend, asking him if he'd fallen asleep.

As the days wore on, their jokes turned to concern as they were met with only static in reply. By Friday March 27, a week had passed since Russell had last checked in with his radio buddies. Rob Ashland could no longer ignore his unease. he contacted Russell's wife, Robin.

As the days wore on, their jokes turned to concern as they were met with only static in reply. By Friday March 27, a week had passed since Russell had last checked in with his radio buddies. Rob Ashland could no longer ignore his unease. he contacted Russell's wife, Robin.

As the days wore on, their jokes turned to concern as they were met with only static in reply. By Friday March 27, a week had passed since Russell had last checked in with his radio buddies. Rob Ashland could no longer ignore his unease. he contacted Russell's wife, Robin.

She confirmed that she hadn't heard from her husband since listening in on his final radio conversation, the same evening Rob had last spoken with him. When Russell failed to return home that day, Robin reported him missing, advising police that she was worried as he was alone and it was unusual for him to be out of contact for so long.

She confirmed that she hadn't heard from her husband since listening in on his final radio conversation, the same evening Rob had last spoken with him. When Russell failed to return home that day, Robin reported him missing, advising police that she was worried as he was alone and it was unusual for him to be out of contact for so long.