Ancient Artefacts As You’ve Never Seen Them
The sun was hot and the photographer was sweating while setting up his equipment. As he wiped his brow and took a swig of water, he pinched himself with the realization of what he was about to capture. He took a deep breath and slowly raised his drone in the air.
As the small camera went higher than he could ever imagine going himself, he stood on the ground in anticipation of what images it would reveal and capture. The Egyptian pyramids are one of the seven wonders of the world and he was about to go to the very top. When was the last time anyone had seen these structures from their highest peak? He held his breath and kept steady hands as his drone went further and higher into the clouds.
A Real-Life Blair Witch
This photographer was capturing aerial views of a field when he realized there were other people around. He used his drone to follow them and was able to find out what they were getting up to. We would be shaking in our bones realizing something was happening so close to us.
Another photographer was able to show two sides to every story with his drone technology. These poor animals didn’t even know it was their moment in the spotlight but we’re glad we got to see both!
Got Milk?
This drone image captured double trouble with these precious cows in South Africa. Photographer Luke Bell didn’t set out to capture these cow’s shadows but was blown away by the image after he looked at it.
It just shows this technology can open our eyes to a whole new perspective, to animals, objects and places we’ve never considered. This next talented photographer went to a popular Malaysian tourist destination but ended up looking down on everyone else around him!
An Uninvited Guest
A drone flew over a private boat and captured this moment of bliss for the people on board. Sun tanning and lounging in the beautiful ocean, it doesn’t look like they were bothered by their curious follower in the sky.
One photographer thought he was completely alone in the woods when he managed to capture this footage showing something happening not too far away. He was able to use his drone to investigate but is getting the perfect shot worth risking your own life?
A Birds Eye View
Drones allow for breathtaking travel photographs and memories. Photographer Tomasz Kowalski was able to capture this gravity-defying view on top of the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
This next drone photographer was able to create an entire collection for his city as everyone stayed home last year. Do you remember witnessing your own neighborhoods being quiet and missing friends and family? What about experiencing the bustling city of Dubai slower pace highways?
The Quiet Energy Of Dubai
Photographer Bachir Moukarzel made the city of Dubai unrecognizable in his collection “The Lockdown-Dubai”. We've never dreamed there would be a time to see highways completely empty and hope it doesn't happen again. Moukarzel effortlessly captured the essence and quiet of lockdown in 2020.
What else happens when no one else is around. This photographer was able to capture a creepy moment with their drone equipment. We wouldn't want to switch places with them but do you dare risk looking at the next slide?
A Cornfield Clown
It was a normal day in Huntsville Alabama when two friends decided to get some aerial drone footage of a local field. As their drone began to go through the field they couldn’t believe what was on the screen. A character from nightmare and horror films was staring back at their equipment before it quickly ran off into the cover of woods.
This next photographer might be holding what could turn this clown's frown upside down. Is it just a little early for Halloween tricks, or will this year-round treat prove to be the solution out of this terrifying moment.
Something Sweet From The Sky
The best beach snacks are ones you can eat quickly, and without dropping in the sand. Photographer Seth Willingham found the perfect solution when he captured this friendly greeting with his favorite sweet treat in Laguna Beach, California. Willingham believes in using the best equipment and got this shot with a Commercial Drone Pilot Part 107
As we imagine lying on these soft white beaches, this next photographer expanded our imaginations with their landscape drone snapshot. What is a typical day for some is a life un-imagined for most. Would you be able to spend all day in fields to support your family? Picture yourself in this next canvas's shoes.
Capturing Hidden Romance
A lot of travel photographers are beginning to invest in drones to create amazing shots! This photographer in Poland used his drone equipment to capture a young couple in love. The photographer was trying to recreate the couple being in the eye of the storm and we can feel the passion and love through the lens.
Since drones are able to get places we wouldn’t normally be able to reach sometimes they can also capture private moments. This next image shows what happens when a drone crashes a private party on a yacht, and how the party goers felt about their invasion of privacy. Would you be comfortable with an eye in the sky?
Breathtaking Vietnamese Beauty
Walking through these long green stalks of grass we can feel the breeze against our skin and the sun kissing our cheeks! This photographer followed a family walking through fields after a long day in Vietnam, and made it feel like it was happening in our backyard.
This next photographer looked to the beauty of man-made buildings and steel beams of impressive strength. In a spiraling effect, this photographer will transport you to one of the highest bridges in Russia without having to leave your house. Don't look down as you appreciate this next beautiful work of art.
Showing Off International Architecture
The Russky Bridge already has a world record for being the longest cable-stayed bridge, but now its available for you to enjoy without leaving the house. Russian photographer Vitaly Tyuk provides a different view of the famous bridge that connects passengers to Russky island.
From up in the sky to driving the road that leads to heaven, drones truly have no boundaries. This next photographer was able to capture a special route found only in China that challenges even the best of drivers and travelers alike!
A Road We're All Searching For
A photographer highlighted this winding road in China in 2013. The road is located on the way to Tianmen Mountain. Tianmen translates to “Heaven’s Gate Mountain’ and it's easy to see why. A challenging journey for any who drives or walks the mountain, the views from the top are meant to be worth it!
Another photographer was able to capture the beauty of China but from a completely different landscape. Traveling through photography is an easy way to see places in the world we have never heard of or had a chance to travel to. While most people have heard of Denver, they certainly haven't heard of what farmers go through at harvest time!
Denver Harvest
This drone user thought it would be cool to capture harvest season in Denver but didn’t realize how dangerous it was for farmers with their crops. Unfortunately with dry conditions and intentional burning, this farmer got a little more heat than he bargained for.
We hope the farmer was able to get through his season, but sometimes this next photograph might even be more challenging. This photographer demonstrates just how little space is really available and the struggle to find where you belong on a beach vacation!
From Sky To Sea
Photographer William Markezana remembers it was very difficult to get the full crowd in his shot. The beach was so busy the higher he went, the more focused he got on trying to get every single person in his shot. We have all been on a beach searching for the perfect spot and this drone just proves how hard that really is!
This beach getaway took our breath away, and we can’t wait to feel the sand in our toes. He expertly captures the colors of the sand and the water, but what about pops of color found in the most surprising places. From a different angle, a photographer was able to make an explosion of color with one country's annual tradition.
A Hue Of Violet
Unthinkable colors and pops of vibrancy emerge from this candid drone photograph. Taken by the skilled Azim Khan Ronnie in Quang Phu Can, Vietnam our eyes get a tasty vibrant treat soaking up the rich colors in this photograph. Every year for the lunar new year, this town creates thousands of incense sticks for families to burn at altars and for a prosperous new year.
Another Vietnamese photographer was able to make us feel the wind through our hair and grass tickling our skin. This next drone photograph makes us wonder what is hiding in these tall fields of grass, and what could happen if you got lost amongst nature.
Green Grass Harvest
The grass in this photograph looks like it could be hair. From our drone vantage view it looks silky and soft! We'd love to lay down right on top of the field, but don't think the hard-working farmers would be too happy.
While this grass in Vietnam is luscious, crops and cornfields can be environments set the stage for nightmares. This one drone user was curious and wanted to explore his local fields. We’re never sure how they’re created but crop circles and designs continue to impress, amaze and make us question if there is life outside of Earth.
Crop Circles Communication
YouTube drone enthusiast RunGunGriff spent the day taking footage of these mysterious crop designs he found with a friend. Crop designs and circles have been linked to UFOs and other out-of-this-world experiences, but we are still looking for conclusive proof.
This next drone user works for National Geographic and had to sacrifice their equipment to capture this amazing shot. You never want to be this close to a volcano, especially when it looks like lava could be everywhere in a few short seconds. Using drones to get as close as possible, but will the human operator eventually get too close to danger?
Reaching The Middle Of The Earth
A National Geographic explorer team was studying the active volcano in Vanuatu when they realized it might not be safe. With their drone footage, they were able to show this spicy moment where the local team was blown away from the heat!
After being burned it's nice to focus on the sweet beauty existing within nature too. Using what was available this local photographer was able to style a look straight out of childish fairytales. Was this model underwater or finding a whole new world above land?
A Sweet Tribute To Nature
Photographer Mohamed Azmeel created this artistic moment with leftover flowers he found while staying at the Hurawalhi Island Resort, Maldives. He created a beautiful image of a woman embracing nature and was able to showcase the local beauty of the stunning Maldives.
This next drone moment captured the downside of nature. Not everything that lives in the way is beautiful or friendly. A recent spike in fights between humpback and orca whales in California gave residents cause for concern. Would they witness the dangerous waters or were the fights happening too far below the surface.
The Depths Of The Ocean
Even though drones can’t go underwater they can go higher for a better angle and understand what’s happening just below the surface. In California, marine biologists were warning residents to be on the lookout for Orca whales which were going through an unprecedented hunting season of smaller grey whales.
This drone was able to capture moments right before the Orca attacked the smaller grey whales. It’s shocking how big orcas actually are and how small we are in comparison. One photographer wanted to make a bold statement and show off how tiny human beings can feel.
A Different Perspective
Photographer Brendon Dixon looks like he could be getting swirled into a cup of tea and not laying down on top of an impressive dam. Dixon is laying on top of Huia Dam in New Zealand and taking a “dronie” or a selfie with a drone.
While Dixon looks relatively comfortable in this pose we can think of an even better landscape to enjoy views from! This next drone enthusiast went up to join the birds before launching his device into the air. From such startling heights, would it be worth the risk or would they lose their drone in the clouds?
Full Of Hot Air
This photographer was willing to risk it all for Instagram glory. Turkey is known for it's beautiful hot air balloon rides, and this captured moment of time proves how peaceful it could be. Paolo was able to pause the beauty in the skies of Cappadocia, Turkey to share with his many followers.
Other people are constantly trying to push the boundaries of what we can view. While doing a routine check a military drone caught this next image on tape. What did it record seeing and why did the visual then ruin the electronics? Could this be another example of aliens making contact with earth?
An Interrupted Signal
This military drone was flying over Afghanistan when all of it’s recordings were interrupted. It seemed to capture an image going across the screen but when it landed on the ground nothing could be found. UFO communities blame EMP currents for scrambling electronics and agreed this was a prime example.
This next drone was used as a rescue mission for a bizarre twist of events that happened in the UK. One man was lost in nature and rescuers were working against the clock to find him! Would you trust your life in the hands of a drone or would you lose hope with no humans in sight?
Swamp Rescue
In East Anglia, U.K a local 75 year old resident wandered off from his family on an evening walk. He got confused with the landscape and darkness and wasn’t found until 24 hours later in the same swamp by this miraculous drone footage.
This next drone wasn’t on a rescue mission but it did find someone in the middle of nowhere. A YouTuber was doing a fly over a dense forest and flew down for a closer look. What they found made the hair on their neck stand up.
All Dressed Up With Nowhere To Go
Furious R2 was enjoying flying his drone over a dense forest when something caught his attention. He was convinced he saw someone in the forest, but this was in the middle of nowhere, what were they doing all the way out here. When they flew their drone closer, the image confirms someone is definitely there and they hid as the drone got closer!
It’s not confirmed if this was a person living in the densely populated forest or perhaps a Victorian era ghost wearing a long white dress but it startled us for sure! This next image is startling but for different reasons. In the blink of an eye we can all be under water, would you want your last moments captured?
The Power Of Nature
Award-winning photographer Roberto Corinaldesi captured a moment that is both startling and beautiful. Swimmers in Italy are going against the surf but from this angle, we can truly appreciate how small we are and trivial to the power of nature and our environment.
Drones can be used to capture sights and places in the world we may never be able to travel to. This next photographer was able to get high above a rare desert forest in Colombia for a picture that is seared into our hearts and brains.
A Branch Of Colombia Captured
Photographer Johan Vandenhecke captures the Tatacoa desert, Colombia, specifically the tropical dry forest which stretches for 330 square kilometers. This precious dry forest is protected by volunteers, and also is a prime example of the power of nature.
An American YouTuber shocked his community when he put this next image on his channel. People were panicked! Was the end of the world near? How was this catastropical natural element existing and not causing mass damage? Just remember, don't look down!
No Swimming Allowed
At first when footage of the sinkhole leaked, the public was convinced it was accidental and the world was being swallowed whole. In reality this is a spillway created by engineers to make sure the local dam doesn’t overflow. This YouTuber even made sure to fly the drone into the crater as if being sucked in, but then flew back out to safety.
This next surprising footage was submitted anonymously. Is one brave citizen blowing the whistle or should we relax and let the authorities take care of business? Are we witnessing one of the biggest cover ups from the government or is there a rational reason why so many people are wearing hazmat suits and digging a massive hole in New York City?
Hart Island Questions
An anonymous drone user made this footage of a construction crew on Hart Island in New York. The use started by flying over the island and then realized there was a lot of activity happening. As they got lower they saw a surprising scene.
On the ground was a team of people in hazmat suits covering several piles of crates in a massive trench like hole. Outside of the hole were other teams in casual clothing. What could be getting buried that required such intense security? Could this creature that was filmed on a drone be the reason for all the security?
Everyone Needs To Stretch First
YouTuber Aldos World TV decided to sit in his car while his drone explored the surrounding woods. His friend pointed out a suspicious creature moving on the screen and the boys had to go for a closer look. This human-like form can be seen stretching and crawling on all fours in the forest.
I’m sure the boys were pleased they only saw this from the car and not up close as they were walking on the same path! Another YouTuber was also happy they didn’t run into this next creature in person either. It looks like they would have had a delicious last meal!
Exploring The Bayou
YouTuber Stormedy was exploring a local bayou, and wasn’t getting much interesting footage. The air was a little foggy but once he got closer to the ground he could see things more clearly. Including the massive alligators under his drone.
The gators looked confused and hungry as they followed the drone through the bayou waters. At any minute it looked like the boy's camera would be made into a tasty treat for this territorial predator. A different threat was loose in Mike Kass’s neighbourhood, and he needed his drone to help him save the day.
Hunting For Clowns
As funny as this sounds, Mike Kass was on the lookout to bring to justice a clown running loose in his neighbourhood in Carlsbad, California. He enlisted his best friend and the two set off with his drone to bring in the evil villian. They tracked the clown for four days before finding him hiding in a different field.
Once the clown knew it was spotted it ran into deeper forests, but Mike was quick to pursue. Eventually he had to stop due to power lines interference but the clown was never brought to justice and is still rumoured to be in the area. Apparently finding clowns is becoming more common. This next one disappeared into thin air.
Bring Out The Clowns
Mikey Manfs brought his drone with him to a road that was notorious for suspicious and creepy behaviors. He drove his car there at night and was disappointed when nothing happened. He returned the following day, with his drone and captured images of a clown running in and out of the woods.
The clown's costume made him naturally blend into his surroundings and he would pop out just to throw rocks at Mikey’s drone! Instead of catching shady and creepy creatures, can drones also be responsible for creating art? A project in China decided to light up the night with thousands of drones, but would people like what they were seeing?
Light Up The Night
Drone’s are so often used to capture specific beautiful aerial images, its a change of pace that they got to be in the spotlight instead of creating the light! A team of designers in China were able to put on a light show for an hour where the drones made different shapes and images in the sky.
This event happened in 2020 and is rumoured to be the new way of enjoying fireworks! It would create a consistent reusable enjoyable light show and be less toxic to the environment! Would you sacrifice to watch drones dance in the night skies? Maybe drones should stick to helping photographers capture the perfect shots on their holidays.
Happy To Float
Canadian couple Wesley and Felicia own travel photography company ‘Feather & The Wind’. They captured a relaxing moment while they were exploring Lagoon of 7 Colours in Bacalar, Mexico. We would gladly go for a dip in these crystal clear waters.
No matter how you use your drones, they definitely get places our eyes can’t! They have an incredible ability to capture breathtaking views, find clowns and record precious memories. Celebrating photographers artistic visions, and brave civilians trying to help others make us thrilled to think about what else the future has in store.