Drone & Aerial
on Naifaru
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 Naifaru, Lhaviyani Atoll, by locals who know the island's best light.
Naifaru is the capital of Lhaviyani Atoll and one of the most densely settled islands in the Maldives (almost 5,000 people on about 0.55 km²), roughly 144 km north of Malé.
Planning a drone photoshoot on Naifaru? The island sits about 144 km from Malé in Lhaviyani Atoll. 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 Naifaru's golden hour.
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Drone & Aerial on Naifaru: 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 Lhaviyani Atoll. If you're already staying on Naifaru, 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 Naifaru session around it and move between jetty, beach and palm lines as the light changes.