Drone & Aerial
on Dharavandhoo
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 Dharavandhoo, Baa Atoll, by locals who know the island's best light.
Dharavandhoo is Baa Atoll's gateway island, about 117 km north of Male, with roughly 1,000 residents and its own domestic airport, opened in 2012.
Planning a drone photoshoot on Dharavandhoo? The island sits about 117 km from Malé in Baa Atoll, roughly 150 minutes by speedboat. It has a designated bikini beach, so swimwear frames are possible on the tourist stretch. The calmest seas and clearest skies typically run Jun–Oct. Tell us your dates and we'll schedule your drone photoshoot around Dharavandhoo's golden hour.
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Drone & Aerial on Dharavandhoo: 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 150 minutes (~$65). If you're already staying on Dharavandhoo, 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 Dharavandhoo session around it and move between jetty, beach and palm lines as the light changes.