Last year it was time for a new destination, unlocking the Philippines drone trip in South East Asia. The trip took us to amazing tropical islands, beaches and palm tree plantations for an amazing drone adventure. Last year was an incredible trip, so now it’s time for the 2nd edition in 2027!
With a small group of enthusiastic drone photographers we will create the adventure of a lifetime. This is the kind of trip you will be telling your grandchildren about! 😍
Over the course of 8 days I will show you the best drone spots, help you to improve your drone photography through live workshops in the field and composition/editing workshops in our private villa. We’ll share best practices and tips in a small group of like-minded participants. And in general we’ll just have a lot of fun in one of the most incredible locations in Southeast Asia.
Only 7 spots available! 😲
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Philippines drone trip 2027 in a nutshell:
- 7 participants
- 1 coach (myself)
- 8 days of adventure on Coron + Siargao island
- 03-10th of March (8D/7N)
- 1 private house boat in Coron, with exclusive drone access to the twin lagoon
- 1 private luxury villa in Siargao, with direct access to the beach
- Sunrise & sunset drone shoots at the most epic locations
- Several outdoor adventures (boat rides & kayaking*)
- Drone photo workshops in the field
- Composition & Lightroom editing workshops at the villa
* moderate fitness is recommended 🥾
Our house boat in Coron:
We’ll be staying in a strategically situated house boat with spectacular lagoon views. This private house boat will be our home for the first 3 nights. From the house boat we have direct and exclusive access to the famous Twin Lagoon. So we can take our photos in golden hour before the tourists arrive. On the house boat you can relax in all comfort and of course we can go swimming / kayaking in the lagoon, directly from our house boat.
You’ll have the choice between a single room or a shared room (2 pax). Each room comes with an ensuite bathroom and a private deck with amazing ocean or lagoon views.
Our luxury villa in Siargao:
We’ll be staying in a beautiful luxury villa with pool and ocean view. This private villa will be our home for the last 4 nights, giving you the perfect place to relax in comfort between shoots. We’ll also have an easy space to come together for composition and Lightroom workshops and of course, to enjoy the local cuisine each evening.
You’ll have the choice between a single room or a shared room (2 pax). Each room comes with a private ensuite bathroom.
Typical day:
In order to catch our locations in golden hour light, we’ll get up early every day. Usually during the day we have activities planned or one of the composition/Lightroom workshops. Here’s a typical day on the Philippines drone trip:
- Rise and shine
- 5:30: fly from boat / departure sunrise location
- 09:00: Breakfast on the house boat / villa
- Back-up & charge batteries / relax
- Swim / kayak / nap time
- 13:00: lunch at the villa (self-service)
- Composition / Lightroom workshop
- 15:00 departure sunset spot
- 19:00: driving back in the dark
- Back-up & charge batteries / refresh / shower
- 20:00 dinner
- Sleep
These timings are indications. We will be flexible to circumstances / opportunities. All locations / activities are optional, if you wish to skip one and sleep in, it’s your holiday ☺️
Meet your drone coach
Johan is a professional drone photographer and educator from Belgium. He’s always traveling around the world to create beautiful and creative drone shots. His photo has won the Aerial Photography Awards in 2020 and he has collaborated with a.o. DJI & PolarPro to showcase their latest drones and filters.
He likes to educate other drone photographers through his drone trips, coachings and drone community. In the last 6 years he has already successfully organized 32 drone trips, so you are in good hands.
Philippines drone trip pricing:
All prices are all-inclusive, meaning your transportation from Coron airport (USU), your accommodation (8D/7N), transportation to all the drone spots, boat tours, outdoor activities, all food & drinks & snacks are included.
On top of that you’ll get daily drone coaching in the field and composition/Lightroom workshops in the villa, from both Merr & myself.
Price: €3.700
- Shared room (2pax)
- 2 queen-size beds
- Ensuite shared bathroom
- Private balcony with ocean/lagoon view
Price: €4.400
- Single standard room
- 1 king-size double bed
- Ensuite private bathroom
- Deck with ocean/lagoon view
Your flights are not included: your own international flight to Manila International Airport (MNL) or Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) + the local inter-island flights to Coron (ULU) and Siargao (IAO) and back. Don’t worry, we’ll help you book these.
Philippines drone trip testimonials:
A 10/10 trip 👌
This is my 3rd drone trip with Johan and I can say is WOWZERS. What an epic experience. From arriving to our houseboat in Coron to our last breakfast on the beach in Siargao, everything was planned and organized perfectly. Having Merr as a co host was a special treat. Between her and Johan’s different coaching styles I feel like my drone skills got leveled up in some of the most beautiful locations I’ve ever droned in.
Johan set the bar high with Iceland and the Azores, but he just blew it even higher with his Philippines trip 🤯
Christian Banck
What a week! 😍
This was my 2nd trip with Johan and it definitely delivered! The first accommodation was literally in the lagoon, which made it perfect for sunrise drone shots and spontaneous snorkeling sessions.
Great locations, two great coaches and a great team. I’m already working out when I can book my next drone adventure 💪
Matt Amin
A droner’s paradise
This is my 2nd workshop with Johan, and I found the Philippines to be an excellent location for it.
This time, we had Merr as a bonus co-host, and both Merr and Johan were incredibly approachable, with contrasting yet complementary styles. The itinerary was packed, and we visited many stunning locations. As with Johan’s other workshops, this one was meticulously planned.
Overall the trip was really awesome, and the group was great to drone and hang out with ☺️
Venkat Velagala
Would 100% recommend it 👌
This was my 2nd trip with Johan, and once again it was such an awesome experience. Well organized, luxurious accommodation and absolutely stunning locations. A lot of thought went into choosing the photo spots, with a lot of great chances to fly. Johan and Merr were both amazing throughout the trip and shared so many useful tips and insights. It was really nice to learn from two different perspectives, both super helpful and encouraging. Staying on the houseboats in Coron was just unreal. The whole trip was a perfect mix of epic drone shooting, relaxing, and having fun with a great group of people. I got some amazing shots, made new friends, and had an absolute blast 😍
Agnieszka Rózga
This one I would easily repeat
I really enjoyed my time in the Philippines. I have traveled with Johan on many adventures, this by far was one of the most intriguing. The coordinating for all the moving parts by Merr was commendable. I really loved the two locations, neither one more than the other, however I could have stayed on the house boat the entire time. Many locations we had to ourselves, and when not, if necessary we found other locations to launch from. I have done 7 adventures with Johan, and this is easily one I will repeat.
Irving Donaldson
A truly special experience
My 3rd workshop with Johan and once again it was a truly special experience. The Philippines trip felt like a real adventure. Johan takes you to lesser-known places, which turn out to be incredibly beautiful and inspiring. Well organized, many interesting locations and plenty of opportunities to fly. You not only gain more confidence in flying, but also get tips on composition, shot planning, and the right drone settings for a more relaxed flying experience. Johan and Merr were always available and supported everyone throughout the trip. Beyond the flying itself, we spent a lot of time together, shared ideas, had good conversations, and enjoyed excellent food along the way.
Michael Erlbeck
Best location on the menu 😍
Trip to the Philippines organised by Johan and Merr was an incredible experience. Everything was thoughtfully curated, the accommodation was great, and the views were breathtaking everywhere we went.
Their experience as drone photographers really elevated the trip, bringing both expertise and a creative edge to every stop. It made the whole journey not just enjoyable but genuinely inspiring. If this trip runs again next year, I’m definitely going! 💪
Joanna Windak
Amazing experience!
This was my 1st drone trip with Johan and it truly exceeded my expectations. Everything was thoughtfully planned from start to finish, making the whole experience seamless and enjoyable. The locations were absolutely breathtaking, and we all came back with stunning shots. Sleeping in the lagoon was a real highlight.
Merr and Johan were fantastic coaches. They each helped me build confidence, improve my flying, and refine my eye for composition throughout the week. Beyond the drone aspect, it’s an incredibly beautiful destination, and sharing the experience with other drone pilots made it even more special.
Sarah Dhundass
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Highlights of the Philippines drone trip:
The Philippines has many cool drone spots. To give you an idea, here are some of our highlight locations that we’ll definitely try to include in our 8 days together 👍 (click to enlarge)
FAQ drone trip:
- I'm a beginner, can I join this trip?
Yes, definitely. On every trip I get participants with different experience and skills, and I coach everyone on their own level. You need to be able to fly basic manoeuvres, the rest we'll learn on the trip, through my personal coaching, by learning from each other and through the composition workshops in our villa.
Regardless of your starting point, all participants go home with a much-boosted self confidence while flying the drone and can now fly under any circumstances.
- Do I need my own drone?
Yes, you are supposed to bring your own drone and fly your own drone. If you have a spare drone, it's always good to bring it as well. I will also bring a back-up drone in case something happens.
That being said, I guide the participants during all flights and it's very rare that a drone crashes or is lost. Really.
- What drones are supported?
I know pretty much all cinematic DJI drones by heart. Most often I see DJI Mavic 2/3 series, DJI Mini 3/4 series, DJI Air 2/3 series. More and more FPV drones as well, such as the DJI Avata 1/2 or the original DJI FPV.
Occasionally, participants also bring an Autel drone, which is completely fine. However I'm less familiar with their app and settings. In the end, it all comes down to the same thing though. So don't worry.
- Who is this Johan?
Hi there 👋 I’m a professional drone photographer and educator from Belgium. I’m always traveling around the world to create beautiful and creative drone shots. I love taking photos of spectacular landscapes and looking for cool topdown patterns. My Tatacoa Desert photo won the 'Abstract' category in the prestigious Aerial Photography Awards 2020.
I have worked with brands such as DJI and PolarPro. You can see my videos for the launch of the DJI Mini 3 in 2023 and more recently also for the launch of the DJI Air 3. Commercially I also work a lot with tourism boards and the best luxury hotels all over the world. Atlantis the Royal in Dubai was my latest big hotel project, where I was contracted as the director of aerial photography, spanning both drone photography - with the Inspire 2 - and helicopter shoots.
When I’m not traveling, I like to educate other drone photographers through my drone trips. It's already been 5 years since I launched my first drone trip to the Azores! And ever since, I've been building on this experience to create more unique drone trips for you.
Apart from drone trips, I also do 1-on-1 coachings and run the Drone Adventurers Community.
- Where are the other participants from?
My trips have really become very international. I attract participants from the USA, over Europe to Asia. I would say the majority is from Western and Central Europe though. Browse through my testimonials to discover the different countries!
Last time I checked I counted 24 different countries 😲
- Will I be the only female in the group?
Actually surprisingly, the majority of my participants are female. About 60% vs 40% male. So you will def. not be the only one. I love having a good gender balance, it makes for the most fun groups.
- Can I bring my partner?
No, I only accept drone photographers. No +1's. This is to ensure that the focus remains on the droning and learning aspect of the trip. And we can all nerd out about drones without any interruption or social judgement 😇
You are of course free to add some days before or after the trip with your partner, to explore the destination even more. I would even recommend that.
- Do I need any insurances for the trip?
- Travel insurance (not included): very important to cover any trip or flight cancellations, flight delays and medical assistance! - I can recommend some insurances, reach out to me.
- Drone insurance (not included): 3rd party liability is necessary (usually included in your general liability insurance) + coverage for your drone itself is optional.
- What if I need to cancel my trip?
In the unfortunate event that you need to cancel your trip, reach out to me immediately!
- Before 3 months to departure: You have already paid your down-payment, which is not refundable.
- Within 3 months of departure: The 2nd and final payment has been made and is not refundable.
- If I still find a replacement for your spot, I will refund you 60% of the final payment and you can keep 60% of the down payment as a credit for a future trip.
Here are some drone photos from Merr’s previous visits to the Philippines: