Drone Filming in Lesotho "Kingdom in the Sky"
Lesotho Drone Laws
At the time of writing Lesotho has no specific drone laws. When flying in Lesotho as always we abide by general aviation safety rules. The South African drone laws can be used as a guideline.
The people of Lesotho were very friendly towards us drone filming there and were happy to host us. Drones were able to showcase Lesotho from a different perspective and highlight Lesotho as the “Kingdom in the Sky”. Using our drones we were able to establish the location of the cities, with the towering mountain ranges in the background. Aerial media also allowed us to show some of the amazing roads Lesotho has to offer.
We used drones to shoot a few waterfalls in Lesotho. The highlight being the Maletsunyane waterfall in Semonkong. Maletsunyane Falls has the highest commercial abseil in the world at 204 metres, with the actual waterfall being 192 metres. With our equipment we were able to get some unique footage of the waterfall that would not be possible without the use of drones. The waterfall is located in a remote location — we had to use our 4×4 vehicles to get within walking distance of the waterfall, then walk with our equipment for another hour to reach the top of the falls. Filming at this location was challenging.
4x4 Vehicles
We were on location for a total of 5 days. This included traveling from Durban to Maseru via Sani Pass. We used fully equipped 4×4 vehicles, set up for drone filming. The vehicles handled the rough roads in addition to battery charging needs and the ability to review footage. Drone filming in Lesotho has its challenges, one of them being the roads — only manageable with a 4×4 vehicle. Making sure all our equipment was securely packaged and fastened in the vehicle to avoid any damage was a full time job.
Aerial Media Samples
Lesotho Facts
80 percent of Lesotho lies above 1800 metres and the country’s lowest point is 1400 metres. Lesotho has the highest low point of any independent state in the world, as well as being the only country to be entirely above 1000m. Lesotho has the highest commercial abseil in the world, measuring 204 metres over the Maletsunyane waterfall in Semonkong.
View some of the other locations we have worked AERIAL DRONE PROJECTS
Visit the Lesotho Wikipedia page for more information on Lesotho
As the Sun Sets Over Lesotho
Drone filming in Lesotho was a great experience. The never ending mountain ranges and windy roads made a beautiful backdrop to film against. We were lucky to have excellent weather for the duration of the shoot, allowing us to capture that perfect shot. When you are in Lesotho it seems as if you have a view right across the whole country. Lesotho has a vast, never ending landscape, and the mountains have a silence to them.
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For your reference the GPS coordinates of Maseru, Lesotho are 29.3167° South, 27.4833° East