Comments on: Tips on Flying Drone in the Maldives

By: Jensen

Jensen — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 06:11:26 +0000

In reply to Kostis.

Hi there, I don’t expect any issue from the customs, as long your batteries are hand carried. Security checks are subjective…so far I have not encounter a single issue at all the countries I travelled to (last I traveled 12 times over a year) excepted once at Sydney airport, where the security guy asked what in my drone bag which I said” A DJI mavic drone”. I crossed the check point within a few seconds thereafter. Have fun 🙂

By: Kostis

Kostis — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 21:08:00 +0000

Hello, I will be travelling to Maldives through the airports of Doha and Colombo to Male. Do I have to expect any issue at the security checks while Iwill have my Spark in my hand luggage? Of course the batteries will be kept separately in the bag .

Thanks a lot

By: Jensen

Jensen — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 10:06:36 +0000

In reply to Rafa.

hi , Generally, drone use is allowed in the Maldives, but there are several drone laws that need to be followed when flying in the country. … Do not fly your drone near military installations, power plants, or any other area that could cause concern among local authorities. U might like check out : https://www.uavsystemsinternational.com/drone-laws-by-country/maldives-drone-laws/

By: Rafa

Rafa — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 23:49:06 +0000

Hi, is it true that I need to obtain approval from the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) and a permit from the MCAA, or just ask my resort ( I won’t fly it anywhere else), it is just for recreational flight and following all the common rules, of course.
Thank you!!!

By: Jensen

Jensen — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 11:26:57 +0000

In reply to alex. The Tello is more of fun drone, I believe I think it should be ok on a windless day. With the 100m transmission range and 13min flight time, it will probably do only limited tricks.

By: alex

alex — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 09:36:16 +0000

I suppose flying a Tello is impossible given the strong winds correct? TIA

By: Jensen

Jensen — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:08:16 +0000

In reply to Jeff.

Hi Jeff, generally, drone flying are not allowed at Maldives resorts. But as long as you contact the resort management to seek their permission and direction, it should be ok within their dos and don’ts.. I would suggest you email the resort mgt and seek their attention on what you will like to do… The winds are pretty strong, by the way… Have a great trip 🙂

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 10:35:17 +0000

What were the rules for flying a drone at the grand park kodhipparu? I am going to that resort mid December and would really like to bring my drone. Thanks in advance if you can share any info.