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Drone Photography in Chora

Chora, Kythnos

⏱ 90 minutes

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About this experience

Drone Photography in Chora is a guided aerial photography session in the main village of Kythnos, a Cycladic island with whitewashed alleys and a Venetian castle. The activity provides access to elevated launch points around the settlement, with the operator handling flight permissions and safety checks. Participants capture the village's rooftops, the Aegean Sea, and the surrounding hillsides from regulated altitudes.

What to expect

Session lasts 90 minutes, including a 15-minute pre-flight briefing on local airspace rules and drone settings
Operator supplies a DJI Mavic 3 drone with spare batteries and memory cards, or you may fly your own unit after a safety check
Flight path covers the castle ruins, the central square, and the windmill ridge, with live video feed on a tablet for framing
Suitable for pilots with at least basic flight experience; beginners receive hands-on assistance with take-off and landing
You receive a digital map of approved launch sites and a post-session review of your footage with editing tips
The activity runs at sunrise or sunset to avoid midday heat and pedestrian traffic in the narrow streets