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Drone Photography in Calheta

Calheta, Porto Santo

⏱ 60 minutes

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About this experience

Drone Photography in Calheta is a guided aerial filming session over the volcanic cliffs and golden sands of Porto Santo's western coast. The activity provides a licensed drone operator and a 4K camera to capture the island's rock formations and turquoise shallows from above. Participants receive edited footage of their flight path within 48 hours.

What to expect

Session lasts 60 minutes, including a 10-minute safety briefing and 45 minutes of active flight time
A DJI Mavic 3 drone with a 4K camera and ND filters is supplied, along with a live-view monitor for real-time framing
The flight route covers the Calheta beach, the Ponta da Calheta headland, and the offshore islet of Ilhéu de Cima
Footage is edited into a 3-minute cinematic reel and delivered as a digital download via a private link
Suitable for solo travellers, couples, and small groups of up to four people, with no prior drone licence required