Can I fly a drone in the Maldives?
Going by the details expressed on their website, approval for flying a drone happens on a case by case basis.
Contact information
If you would like to reach out with an inquiry here is their information
Website: https://www.caa.gov.mv/
Phone: +960 3324983
How do I get my drone approved in the Maldives?
There are three steps involved in gaining drone approval:
- Get approved from your island or hotel
Recreational video - Get approved by a hotel or local island council
Commercial use - Get approval from the National Centre for the Arts.
The body charged with regulating and enforcing the use of unmanned aircraft in the Maldives is the Maldives Civil Aviation Authority.
- Approval from the Maldive National Defence Force
Here is their Application form
Email: admin@defence.gov.mv
To save on time you can carry out steps 1 and 2 together.
- Approval from CAA
As soon as you get approval from the island or hotel, apply directly to CAA here or email at ans@caa.gov.mv
The best strategy to get a drone permit is to make an application 3 to 4 weeks early.
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