Drone & Aerial
on Dhigurah
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 Dhigurah, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, by locals who know the island's best light.
Dhigurah, literally 'long island', is a slender 3 km ribbon of jungle and sand in South Ari Atoll, about 97 km from Male, with a village of 761 people clustered at its northern end.
Planning a drone photoshoot on Dhigurah? The island sits about 97 km from Malé in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, roughly 120 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 Dhigurah's golden hour.
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Drone & Aerial on Dhigurah: 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 120 minutes (~$65), or the public ferry (390 min). If you're already staying on Dhigurah, 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 Dhigurah session around it and move between jetty, beach and palm lines as the light changes.