Maldives is a perfect country for photography and video shooting. And when we talk about videography or photography, drones play an essential role in it. From cinematic shots to the wide coverage of videos, drones are an essential thing to pack in your Maldives tour if you’re going there for photography.
However, there are some islands that might or might or might not allow you to carry or do drone photography/videography in your resorts. For your ease, we’’ve specifically written this guide on resorts that allow drones in Maldives:
Here’s the list of maldives resorts that allow drones
Baa Atoll
Baa Atoll is a large atoll of the Maldives, located in the North Malabar Coast of the country. This island is famous for its white sand beaches and clear blue waters. It was declared as a natural reserve in 1972 by President Ibrahim Nasir and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
Baa has many resorts that allow drone usage, including: Kaafu Atoll Resort that is located on Maafushi Island. This resort allows drones to be flown within their grounds and only during daylight hours between 9am-5pm.
Besides this resort, there are many other resorts in Baa Atoll that allow drone coverage and carrying of drones. However, you can use the drones after 5pm in this Island resorts.
Laamu Atoll
The Laamu Atoll is a small island resort, with just over 1,020 square KM and a population of around 300 rooms. It’s also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Maldives.
If you’re looking for a place that allows drones and drone photography but doesn’t have as many resorts as other locations on this list, you can go with Ziya Resort and Spa. Its Diving Villages are perfect for scuba diving enthusiasts who want to take advantage of their proximity to marine life and explore underwater caves.
The drone timings in this resort island is 9am-10om and the maximum altitude at which you can fly your drone is 121 metres.
Lhaviyani Atoll
Lhaviyani Atoll is a small atoll in the Indian Ocean and is the territory of Maldives about 1,200 km southwest of Male. It has a population of around 11,000 and it’s home to some of the best resorts in the Maldives.
The most popular area for drone visitors is KudaHuvadhoo Island Resort & Spa. This resort provides two different types of accommodation: one with an overwater bungalow and another with a beach villa on stilts that can be reached by seaplane or helicopter ride from nearby Malé International Airport (MLE).
The drone policy in this island resort is moderate. You can fly and carry drones in the room. However, the flying policy in this resort is from 8pm-7pm at an altitude of 121 metres. Moreover, this resort has a strict policy for privacy. Therefore you can’t cover the drone in private areas.
Also Read: How to Get Permission for Drones in the Maldives?
Areas where you can’t fly drone in Maldive
There are some locations at which you can fly drones or have no-fly zones. For your ease, we’ve collected those areas and mentioned it for you:
- Drones in the airport zone are strictly banned.
- Military locations are the no-fly zone area.
- Drone coverage isn’t allowed in private or residential locations
- Drone coverage over the resorts and any other hotel.
- Coverage of government offices
How to travel with a drone to the Maldives?
It’s easy, all you need is to travel to the Maldives with your drone. However, make sure that the drone is under 10 KG. if its weight crosses above 10 KG, the customers will not let you in.
Where Are Drones Banned In The Maldives?
For your ease, we’ve collected those areas and mentioned it for you:
- Drones in the airport zone are strictly banned.
- Military locations are the no-fly zone area.
- Drone coverage isn’t allowed in private or residential locations
- Drone coverage over the resorts and any other hotel.
- Coverage of government offices
Can you fly a drone in the Maldives?
Yes, in public areas and for personal use, the coverage of drones is 100% legit. However, it doesn’t cover any coverage of sensitive locations like military areas, government offices ,and private properties.
Can I Fly A Drone On An Empty Beach In The Maldives?
Yes, you can. It’s a public location.
Can I fly DJI Mini 2 in the Maldives?
Yes, DJI Mini 2 is 100% legit in the Maldives. However, make sure to don’t fly it over the sensitive or no-fly zone areas.
Can you fly a drone on Mont Blanc?
Yes, but only in public locations and not in sensitive areas.
Can you bring a drone to Bora Bora?
Yes, you can.
Can you fly a drone on Mauna Kea?
Yes, but only at your resort. You can fly it over the other resorts as it’s a private location. You may get fined for flying the drone in Mauna Kea’s other people resorts.
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