Yacht drone footage: Everything You Need to Know

The drone must be technically correct before the flight, and you must ensure that the weather and other conditions allow for safe flying, that all equipment is securely fastened, and that the drone can take off and land without difficulty. Furthermore, flying the drone must be done in compliance with the Republic of Croatia’s airspace rules and the terms of the Ordinance on unmanned aircraft systems.

Here we list tips and tricks on how you can manage a drone while chartering a yacht in Croatia:

Consult with the appropriate authorities in Croatia

Having a magnificent yacht drone footage in Croatia is easier than you thought and according to Croatia’s national aviation body, flying a drone in Croatia is allowed, but we recommend being informed of and comply with the drone laws. 

First, you need to know where you can operate a drone and where it is forbidden. Some unauthorized places can just turn off the signal of your drone, probably destroying it along the way. That is why you need to consult with the appropriate authorities. 

Here are some rules about flying a drone while chartering a yacht in Croatia:

1. The remote pilot must maintain the drone at a safe distance from humans at all times.
2. The maximum take-off mass of the drone is less than 25 kg (55 lbs).
3. The drone must be labelled with one of the following class identification labels: 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.
4. The remote pilot must not fly the drone over 120 meters (400ft).
5. The drone will not transport any dangerous goods and therefore will not transfer any items.

Let your crew members know about your toy

We all know that drone photos and videos are excellent social media content, but if you want to record them on your yacht, be sure to notify your broker and the captain. They can really assist you with abiding by Croatian drone laws and tips on how to operate a drone while the yacht is moving. 

Furthermore, one of your crew members could undoubtedly be a drone specialist and will assist with monitoring or recording, while your captain selects the finest spots for taking amazing yacht drone footage, that is otherwise unobtainable from human perspectives.

Do not compromise the privacy and security of others

Taking photos or videos can sometimes cause anxiety for other people, especially if they are enjoying their security and privacy on a chartered superyacht. Always ask your captain to take you to magnificent locations where you can take incredible yacht drone footage while being totally alone. Just as you do not want people in the video, they do not want to be in it either – this will be a win-win situation.

Find perfect spots visible only from the sky

Have you ever heard of the Croatian fingerprint island or the heart-shaped island, located in the middle of coastal Croatia? These two are perceivable as such only if you lift the drone into the air, observing them from a bird’s eye perspective on your chartered yacht. There are plenty of other Croatian attractions that are better observed from the sky, so let your captain prepare the list and your social media will explode.

We are bringing you the top 5 locations for yacht drone footage:

1. Bavljenac – the fingerprint island
2. Telašćica salt lake – on the island of Dugi Otok
3. Kontesa shipwreck – the near island of Šolta
4. Galešnjak – the heart-shaped island
5. Bol – changing-shape beach on the island of Brač.

If you familiarize yourself with these natural wonders, you will conclude that the best option for recording these wonders is from the sky, using a drone. The opportunity to make such unusual and intriguing photos and videos from the skies is an almost unknown phenomenon. Charter a yacht in Croatia and enjoy taking pictures of beautiful landscapes, uninhabited islands, historical cities, and much more…