Drone photography rules for whale watching on the East Coast
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You cannot legally fly a drone over marine mammals in Sri Lanka at all without an explicit, specialized permit from the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC). The high-frequency buzz causes massive distress to whales when they surface to breathe. The Navy monitors the waters in Trinco closely. Ethical boats will strictly forbid you from launching it from the deck.
I saw a guy try to launch one and the boat captain threatened to turn the boat around and end the tour for everyone.
Just use a good telephoto lens. 300mm to 600mm. The boats get close enough that you do not need an aerial view.
Also landing a drone on a moving boat in the ocean swell is a great way to lose your drone in the water.
Understood. I will respect the rules and keep the drone packed away.
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