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Drone Photography in Betancuria

Betancuria, Fuerteventura

⏱ 90 minutes

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About this experience

Drone Photography in Betancuria is a guided aerial filming session in the historic former capital of Fuerteventura. Participants launch drones over the village's whitewashed churches and the surrounding green valley of the Betancuria Rural Park. The activity provides a legal flight zone and a local pilot's commentary on the terrain.

What to expect

A 90-minute session with a licensed drone pilot and all necessary flight permits for the Betancuria airspace
Includes a pre-flight briefing on local wind patterns and a practice hover over the Santa María church tower
Capture the 17th-century convent ruins and the Vega de Río Palmas reservoir from a 120-metre altitude
Suitable for pilots with at least a basic drone licence; a DJI Mini 4 Pro or equivalent is provided if you do not bring your own
You receive a 4K video file of your flight path and a geotagged photo set of the valley floor within 48 hours