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Drone rules for photographing blue whales in Mirissa

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Noah D.•4325 rep•2
asked about 8 hours ago

I am going on a whale watching tour in Mirissa. Am I allowed to launch my DJI drone from the boat to get aerial shots of the blue whales.

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Noah D.•4325 rep•2

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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.

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Dr. Nimal.•18140 rep•1

Plus, landing a drone on a moving, rocking boat in the ocean swell is incredibly difficult. You will lose it in the water.

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Dr. Nimal.•4820 rep•1

Understood, I will leave the drone at the hotel and use my telephoto lens.

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Noah D.•4325 rep•2

I saw a guy try this. The captain threatened to turn the boat around and end the tour for everyone if he didn’t land it.

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