Drone flying rules for filming blue whales in Mirissa
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No, this is strictly prohibited. The Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) bans the use of drones near marine mammals. The high-pitched buzzing severely distresses the whales and disrupts their communication and breathing patterns. Reputable boat captains will refuse to let you launch it, and the Coast Guard actively monitors the area.
Plus, landing a drone on a moving, rocking boat in the ocean swell is incredibly difficult. You will likely lose it in the water.
I was on a boat where a guy tried this. The captain literally threatened to turn the boat around and end the tour for everyone if he didn’t land it immediately.
Thank you for being responsible. A 300mm+ lens will get you beautiful shots from the deck without stressing the animals.
Understood, I will leave the drone at the hotel and just use my telephoto lens.
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