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Drone Photography in El Pinar

El Pinar, El Hierro

⏱ 90 minutes

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About this experience

Drone Photography in El Pinar is a guided aerial photography session based in the village of El Pinar, on the island of El Hierro. The activity launches from the pine forest edge, with views over the southern cliff coastline and the Atlantic. It operates under Spanish drone regulations, with a licensed pilot providing flight instruction and camera settings for each participant.

What to expect

90-minute session with a licensed drone pilot and certified DJI Mavic 3 equipment
Includes pre-flight safety briefing, take-off and landing practice, and 40 minutes of guided aerial filming over the juniper forest and Las Playas cliff
Each participant receives a microSD card with 20 raw and edited stills from their own flight
Suitable for beginners and hobbyists; no prior drone licence required, but participants must be 16 or older
Small group size of maximum four people, ensuring individual flight time and personal feedback
Launch site is a flat, wind-sheltered clearing 300 metres from the El Pinar church, accessible by car