Komodo island drone regulations

[Mr_moonshine]

Hi guys,

I will visit the komodo island in Indonesia. I have a mavic 2 but I heard you need a special approval or something what cost a ridiculously amount of money.. anyone how as experience of this in 2019?

Thanks,

 

[gnirtS]

The national park itself is fine.
The island (and i think Rinca) require permits. As do tripods, zoom lenses and everything else.
Its a wildlife sancutary so fair enough.