The best drone photography of Mauritius

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After having located the places to study the ideal flight configuration to carry out the aerial photographs and if need be, comply with the local regulations, the pilot can prepare his equipment and begin the shots. The drone is very maneuverable and can adapt to all heights to photograph both at ground level and much higher, the camera can offer a wide shot or zoom and take the smallest detail.

Drone photography has exploded during the last years, with the quantity and technology of drone photos increasing every year. So many drone photos are done nowadays that in fact drone photography even has its own official category and contests. Nowadays almost all new drones are equipped with HD cameras capable of capturing amazing videos and photos, the quality of images is getting better and better. It can be easier but that doesn't mean it's a walk in the park. We've compiled some of the best photos we've seen to show just how stunning drone photography can be in Mauritius. Get ready to lift your jaw off the ground.

The capture of aerial images by drone

The drone realizes aerial photographs for a reasonable cost, it is able to photograph:

  • A seaside landscape in the countryside or in the mountains or other specific places.
  • A town, whether it is a small village, a city or a large agglomeration.
  • A historical monument, a building, a church, a hotel or a house
  • A family, sports or cultural event
  • Nature & forests
  • useful photos in various trades to inspect or control.

Photographing from the sky is the ideal way to highlight any subject, the photos can be delivered on the format you want, to be distributed on all known media, cinema, television, newspapers, social media, websites, etc.

The importance of aerial photography

The arrival of the drone in the field of the photography caused a small revolution. Indeed, this device has opened the way to a type of photography previously reserved for pilots of helicopters, microlights and other flying machines. For many professions, it has now become an indispensable tool and a valuable asset.

The drone is by nature a precious ally in terms of mobility. By going where the photographer cannot go, it allows to photograph a subject under new angles. Seize a place in its entirety, anchor an element in a setting, promote a material or natural heritage... If the possibilities are endless, the result is always there.

In aerial photography, the field of possibilities is wide. Among the drone services offered, some companies will offer the creation of 180° aerial panoramas and 360° virtual tours. A powerful format, effective to enhance a subject and mark the viewer.

Regulations for photographing in the airspace

The realization of photographs in the Mauritian airspace with a drone, for a commercial exploitation, must imperatively be carried out by a professional declared to DCA i.e. the Mauritius’s Department of Civil Aviation, plus a permission issues for aerial photography and cinematography activities.

Aerial Photography by Mauritian pilots

Discover some aerial photos of landscapes photographed by our pilots and their drone, image of mountain, rivers or forests, urban or countryside. The aerial views offer a totally different look and allow to notice the slightest detail of a landscape impossible to see from the ground.

Drone & Aerial Photos

The red roof church with Coin de Mire

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La roche qui pleure secret Natural Pool

57

Sunset behind trois mamelles

35

Aerial view of Rivière des Galets beach

112

Aerial view of natural pool in Mauritius

145

Odd scene of yellow car surrounded by the sea

127

St François Xavier church in Mauritius aerial view

150

Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Luxury Resort

149

Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel Aerial view

114

Trou aux Cerfs Crater Bird's-eye view

159

Aerial view of Ile aux Cerfs lagoon from Anahita

181

Aerial view of Flic en flac beach before dawn

212

Aerial photography of forest at Bassin Blanc

190

Sailboat right in the axis of the sunset

296

Macondé viewpoint Aerial view

193

Ile aux Benitiers panorama & aerial view

363

Aerial & long exposure of waves at Gris gris

326

Cinematic sky view at Palmar - Art of the waves

193

Aerial view of Chateau Labourdonnais

236

Aerial view of girl & natural patterns on beach

366

Aerial view of boats in a lagoon in Rodrigues

254

Aerial photography of Le mouchoir rouge island

339

Aerial view from the natural pool of Palmar

465

The Castle of Riche en Eau

345

Aerial view of tube ride in Mont Choisy lagoon

192

Aerial view of jetty at Wolmar beach

257

Panorama & aerial view of Round island

350

Vacoas aerial view at night

379

The Zig zag Chamarel road from above

254

The Lion mountain aerial view

329

Pomponette beach aerial view

353

Roche qui Pleure Aerial view

288

Le Morne Brabant view from the air

270

Aerial view of Tamarin from the plane during arrival

251

Aerial view of Astrolab Waterfront with harbor

356

Aerial view of SSR International Airport in Mauritius

502

Aerial view of flat top pyramid stones in sugarcane fields

382

Albion (Pointe aux Caves) lighthouse aerial view

271

Aerial view of most beautiful scenic road in Macondé Mauritius

708

Aerial view of car, road & flamboyant tree at Flacq

585

Ile Aux Aigrettes aerial landscape view

285

Coin de mire aerial view from north of Mauritius

354

Belle Mare coast beach aerial view

259

Dusk after sunset creating silhouette

313

Mauritius south-east coast cliffs aerial view

309

Mauritius landscape aerial view

290

Kovil Montagne Quatre Bornes before sunrise

442

360 Fish eye view of Coconut trees at Bel Ombre

389

Aerial view of Riviere des Galets

633

Ile aux Cerfs beach drone photography

339

Closeup of Pieter Both view

470

Drone photo of Hermitage Island in Rodrigues

359

Anse Bouteille aerial view in Rodrigues

376

Pointe du diable aerial seascape view

325

Aerial view of waves & reefs in Mauritius

327

Aerial shot of cliff

525

Aerial view of lagoon and villas

446

La roche qui pleure Souillac bird-eye view

499