Drone & Aerial
on Gaafaru
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 Gaafaru, Kaafu Atoll, by locals who know the island's best light.
Gaafaru sits on its own small ring reef at the northern tip of Kaafu Atoll, about 62 km from Malé, a fishing island of around 1,300 people.
Planning a drone photoshoot on Gaafaru? The island sits about 62 km from Malé in Kaafu Atoll, roughly 75 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 Gaafaru's golden hour.
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Drone & Aerial on Gaafaru: 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 75 minutes (~$35). If you're already staying on Gaafaru, 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 Gaafaru session around it and move between jetty, beach and palm lines as the light changes.