The best drone photography of Mauritius

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.