Drone & Photo etiquette
cultural differences
Lena and Chris
Banggai Islands, Indonesia
If you fly a drone, this is the place to bring it – the reefs and sandbars from above are unreal. A few things we learned:
Officially, Indonesia caps recreational flights at 120 m and requires permits for anything commercial – check the current rules before you travel. Out here, the bigger challenges are practical: there's nowhere to buy spare props, batteries or anything else, so bring everything you need. Wind picks up fast over open water, and salt spray is brutal on motors – wipe your drone down after every coastal flight.
People here are curious and friendly, and most love being photographed – but ask first, always. A smile and a raised camera with questioning eyebrows is a universal language. Show them the photo afterwards; it's often the start of a conversation.
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