Drone & Aerial
on Dhangethi
The signature Maldives shot: you two on a white sandbank in the middle of turquoise. Flown by licensed pilots, composed from the sky. Photographed on Dhangethi, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, by locals who know the island's best light.
Dhangethi is a lived-in village island in south-eastern South Ari Atoll, 87 km from Male, about 925 by 250 metres with a community of around 1,200 people.
Planning a drone photoshoot on Dhangethi? The island sits about 88 km from Malé in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, roughly 90 minutes by speedboat. It has a designated bikini beach, so swimwear frames are possible on the tourist stretch. Tell us your dates and we'll schedule your drone photoshoot around Dhangethi's golden hour.
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Drone & Aerial on Dhangethi: quick answers
Yes, with permissions. Drone flights require approval and local consent, and rules differ by island and resort. Our pilots are licensed and we arrange the permissions for your location in advance.
A sandbank. The classic Maldives aerial is two people on a bare white sandbank surrounded by turquoise. We take you there by boat from your island or resort, usually a 10–20 minute ride.
Speedboat from Malé in 90 minutes (~$45), or the public ferry (Mon, Wed, Sat, 360 min). If you're already staying on Dhangethi, we meet you there; we photograph guests on their own island.
Golden hour: roughly the last 60–90 minutes before sunset, and the first hour after sunrise. We schedule every Dhangethi session around it and move between jetty, beach and palm lines as the light changes.