In India, it's illegal for a civilian to use a drone, though you wouldn't know it if you went to a Bollywood-style wedding.

A remote-control flying camera is the latest must-have addition at the country's opulent three-day ceremonies, according to photographer Vijay Tonk, whose drone recently buzzed above a colorful throng of 300 guests at a wedding in the 18th century walled city of Jaipur.

"They want that whizzing camera flying over the venue at a height capturing shots that would otherwise be difficult to capture," said Tonk, founder of Delhi-based photography company Think Tonk, which charges 40,000 rupees ($592) for the service. "Drones definitely do add to the wedding fun."