Drone & Aerial
on Nilandhoo
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 Nilandhoo, Faafu Atoll, by locals who know the island's best light.
Nilandhoo is the capital of Faafu Atoll, a village of about 1,800 people roughly 142 km south-west of Malé, and one of the most historically significant islands in the country.
Planning a drone photoshoot on Nilandhoo? The island sits about 142 km from Malé in Faafu Atoll, roughly 150 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 Nilandhoo's golden hour.
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Drone & Aerial on Nilandhoo: 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 (~$45), or the public ferry (Tue, 420 min). If you're already staying on Nilandhoo, 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 Nilandhoo session around it and move between jetty, beach and palm lines as the light changes.