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What are the drone photography rules for Trincomalee whale watching in 2026

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I want to capture aerial shots of Blue Whales off the east coast this May. Can I launch a drone from a commercial whale watching boat.

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You cannot simply launch a drone from a commercial boat. To fly a drone over marine mammals in Sri Lanka, you must obtain prior written permission from both the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC). There are strict altitude minimums to prevent acoustic disturbance to the whales. Unauthorized drone use will result in confiscation of equipment.

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