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Drone Photography in Mae Haad

Mae Haad, Koh Tao

⏱ 90 minutes

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About this experience

Drone Photography in Mae Haad is a guided aerial filming session on the sandy spit of Mae Haad Bay, Koh Tao. Participants operate their own drones to capture the sandbar and coral-fringed shallows from above. The session includes a pre-flight safety briefing and a review of footage on a tablet at the end.

What to expect

Session lasts 90 minutes, including 20 minutes of pre-flight setup and calibration on the beach
A certified drone pilot provides live airspace guidance and points out the sandbar's tidal boundaries for safe flight
You receive a 10-minute one-on-one editing tutorial to adjust colour and crop your raw footage
Suitable for drone owners with a valid operator ID and a drone under 250 grams or with a registered flight log
The activity runs at low tide, when the sandbar is fully exposed and the water clarity is highest for aerial shots