Drone & Aerial
on Maalhos
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 Maalhos, Alifu Alifu Atoll, by locals who know the island's best light.
Maalhos is a quiet village island of around 520 people in North Ari (Alif Alif) Atoll, roughly 90 km west of Malé, not to be confused with its namesake in Baa Atoll.
Planning a drone photoshoot on Maalhos? The island sits about 90 km from Malé in Alifu Alifu Atoll. Tell us your dates and we'll schedule your drone photoshoot around Maalhos's golden hour.
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Drone & Aerial on Maalhos: 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.
We arrange boat or domestic transfer, or pair you with a Coora photographer already in Alifu Alifu Atoll. If you're already staying on Maalhos, 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 Maalhos session around it and move between jetty, beach and palm lines as the light changes.