Drone photography rules for East Coast whale watching
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You cannot legally fly a drone over whales at any distance in Sri Lanka without a specific permit from the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC). The high-frequency buzz causes massive distress to marine mammals. Ethical boat captains in Trincomalee will refuse to let you launch from the deck, and the Navy actively monitors the harbor. Bring a good telephoto lens instead.
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Dinithi M.•5340 rep•127
Also, landing a drone on a moving boat in the ocean swell is extremely dangerous for the people on board.
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Tharanga P.•4130 rep•110
I saw someone try this and the Coast Guard boat actually pulled up and gave them a severe warning.
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