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Drone Photography in Puna

Puna, Hawaii (Big Island)

⏱ 2 hours

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About this experience

Drone Photography in Puna is a guided aerial photography session on the Big Island of Hawaii, operating from the Puna district's volcanic coastline. Participants fly a provided drone over lava fields, black sand beaches, and tropical rainforest edges, capturing high-resolution images and video. The session includes a pre-flight safety briefing and basic drone operation instruction for beginners.

What to expect

Session lasts 2 hours, including 30 minutes of ground instruction and 90 minutes of flight time over the Puna coastline.
All equipment is provided: a DJI Mavic 3 drone, spare batteries, and a 64GB memory card with your images transferred to your phone at the end.
You will capture aerial views of the 2018 Kilauea lava flow entry point, the Kapoho tidepools, and the Puna Forest Reserve canopy.
Suitable for all skill levels; the guide adjusts flight patterns for first-time pilots and offers advanced framing tips for experienced photographers.
Flights are conducted at dawn or dusk to avoid heat haze and maximise shadow detail on the volcanic terrain.
A printed 8x10 inch photograph of your best shot is included, mailed to your home address within two weeks.