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Paying online agents for fake drone permits to film elephants in Minneriya

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Sophia V.•485 rep•1

A website offered to secure my CAA and Wildlife drone permits for 200 USD in 24 hours. Is this a scam, and what are the actual rules for droning over elephants.

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Total scam! The Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) almost NEVER issues drone permits for Minneriya because the noise distresses the elephants. Any site claiming to get one in 24 hours is forging documents. If caught with a fake permit, your drone will be confiscated and you face jail time.

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Amali W.•2800 rep•1

I met someone who used a fake permit. The park wardens verified the QR code, found it was fake, and arrested his driver.

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Ethan J.•3095 rep•2

Real CAA approval takes weeks and requires clearance from the Ministry of Defense. Never use third-party broker websites.

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Ruwan D.•2400 rep•1

Only apply through the official portal of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL).

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