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Drone photography rules for wildlife and elephants

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Dr. Nimal.•5505 rep•2

I am visiting Yala National Park for wildlife photography Can I fly my drone to capture the elephants from above

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You absolutely cannot fly a drone over any national park in Sri Lanka without explicit written permission from the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC), which is almost never granted to tourists. Drones cause extreme distress to elephants and other wildlife. If park rangers catch you launching one, it will be confiscated, and you will face severe fines.

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Bhante S.•8395 rep•2

Just use a good telephoto lens. 300mm to 600mm. The jeeps get close enough that you do not need an aerial view.

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Sophia M.•6840 rep•2

I saw a guy try to launch one and the jeep driver threatened to end the tour for everyone and call the police.

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