Beautiful Drone Photos that Must be Seen to be Believed

Whether low or high, we all see the world from unique view points. However, many of us miss out on views high, oh so very high, above our heads. Few experiences allow us to explore the sights from different angles. Thankfully, with the advent of professional and consumer grade drones, we now have access to a plethora of beautiful drone photos. Taking a look at natural landscapes, city skylines, rows upon rows of urban living accommodations, and more has never been more fascinating. Looking through the eyes of a bird suddenly became a real possibility.

Beautiful drone photos are able to take us to new heights, literally and metaphorically. Technology is finally allowing the rich and poor, tall and short, to experience the same beautiful earth. Take a seat, buckle yourself in, and let’s take a short flight to the skies above to observe and appreciate the sights we have never seen before.

A Dangerous Shot

If there is ever a time when you’re worried about your drone batteries dying, it’s while you’re capturing footage directly above a bunch of sleeping alligators. Good luck getting that expensive piece of equipment back if it does!

A Residential Explosion

Typically there isn’t much access to a scene like this once firefighters and police arrive on the scene and shut down the street. In this case, a neighbor who heard a nearby explosion took to the sky with their drone and caught the aftermath. The drone’s footage shows the remnants of a suburban house and debris scattered throughout the neighborhood.

The Size Difference Between a Humpack Whale and a Crocodile

This rare drone footage was taken near Montgomery Reef in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, where a crocodile is seen swimming up to this humpback whale floating at sea. To put it in perspective, the humpback whale is roughly 50 feet long.

War's Path of Destruction

We don’t always understand the reality of war and the path of destruction it leaves in its wake. Curiosity brought this drone to Syria where we can see the magnitude of the conflict brought this city to its knees. We don’t recommend flying your drone in restricted and dangerous areas such as this, but at least we have a better idea of the aftermath now.

When Real Estate Footage Goes Wrong

Have you ever seen a random drone fly over your neighborhood and then stop to hover? Well, it can be a little nerve-racking when you’re trying to catch some sun out by your pool in a bikini when you spot it. This woman immediately sprung up and grabbed her pool skimmer to knock it out of the sky.

Discovering a Stone Giant

Drone footage discovered this unusual sight in a field behind what everyone thought was a very normal neighborhood. Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, the giant was created by a convicted murder and felon, Jimmy Boyle. It turns out that the statue was 100 feet long but later had to be removed from the area due to new construction plans. All that remains now is the giant’s foot.

What Traffic Looks Like In China

China is one of the most populated countries with around 1.4 billion people. Needless to say, the place can get a little crowded. You thought you had it bad on your way to and from work. This is what China’s rush-hour looks like and it makes our commute look easy. The road that this drone captured. is the  Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Expressway, which has 50 total lanes!

An Abandoned Stadium

Formally the home of the Detroit Lions, The Silverdome was once an iconic stadium having hosted everything from a Super Bowl to countless other major events. The Lions left in 2002 and plans to make something of the stadium never came to be, leaving the place in ruins and filled with trash. This drone shot captured this stadium in one of its worst moments.

Pyramids of Giza

Also called the Giza Necropolis, the Giza Pyramid complex lies next to  the city of Cairo, Egypt. The complex is composed of the Giza, Khafre, and Menkaure pyramids – all built during the Fourth Dynasty. What’s not captured here is the city that keeps enclosing on these ancient grounds.

Barcelona, Spain

In 2009, Barcelona was ranked as one of the most successful city brands across the world. The Spanish city is a tremendous economic and cultural center, and quite recently, been named a leading European smart city.

Way Up High

With a brightish-yellow background giving way to a rocky and unkept mountaintop, climbers in discernible hiking gear provide stark contrast to the environment all around them.The whole photo has an ethereal unreal quality to it, which makes it even more jarring to see humans present.

Pornichet, Pays De La Loire, France

The coastal commune of Pornichet in Western France is not far from Saint-Nazaire. Once a port in a salt-work channel, its harbors are now filled with boats and yachts of friends near and far.

Piraeus, Greece

The several cruise liners give it away but Piraeus, Greece is a port city on the east coast of the Saronic Gulf. This city serves as the busiest passenger port in Europe, second in the world, serving over 20 million individuals and families every year.

Morne Pilboro,Haiti

To the east of Jamaica and Cuba and south of The Bahamas, Haiti is home to more than 11 million people. Interestingly, Haiti is known for being the most mountainous country in the Caribbean. It’s not difficult to see why in this stunning photo…

Plaza de Armas de Arequipa

Consider this – as man, we seek to control and contour nature to our ideal shapes. And yet, we have no cares as we traverse our own creations in inefficient and lackadaisical paths.

Ilha da Madeira

Funny enough, this drone photo of this Portugal mountain ravine looks like a traditional, colored topographical map. Lower heights, in green, begin at the base of the ravine while yellows, oranges, and reds creep their way up to the highest elevations.

French Alps Wonderland

This winter wonderland (cue the Christmas music) is located at the base of one the mountains that together, belong to the Alps mountain range. The fresh dusting of evergreens make it look like a pleasant morning after a blizzard as pictured on a postcard.

Glogau

Glogau is a pretty little town in Southwestern Poland, one of the oldest of the country. The height of the town may not be particularly high to some of the world’s most renowned cities, but its lights shine through the night… brightly, at that.

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia – the economic, political, and cultural center of the country since its independence in 1991. As evidenced in the photo, the city is dispersed by several stunning waterways that allow the city to be broken up into geographically-made districts.

Rolling Clouds Sunset

Every now and then, you come across a sight so personal and so quaint that its location is not worth sharing. The moment and views are yours and yours only. These glimpses of paradise which you away to moments of pure tranquility.

Newport Beach, California

Newport Beach, California, is known for its vast (and incredibly popular) maritime harbor. In fact, it’s visible just beyond the back of the pier and coastline. The coastline city is also home to the “Wedge,” a stretch of ocean front with generous large waves, ideal for surfers.

Corniglia, Liguria, Italy

Corniglia sits within Northern Italy. It’s population… 150. To reach the village, one must climb 382 steps (or take a vehicle). However, if one would rather fly a drone and capture a near-perfect sunset, one does not have to climb said steps.

Cotton Candy Mountains

Up close, these mountains are bound to be steep and treacherous, but from an aerial distance, these rocky mountains at cotton candy sunset seem to bring an innate sense of nature-loving, feel goods.

Prienai

Prienai is location in Lithuania but this face seems to be coming from another place – a place of of such confusion or despair. Still, when viewed from above, it makes us laugh. You won’t see anything like this on the ground.

Iceland

Photos like this make it easy to understand why Iceland is the most sparsely population country in Europe – 364,000 people over 40,000 square miles. The island is still volcanically active – its interior lands are scattered by lava fields, glaciers, mountains, and sand.

British Parking

Clean lines – such clean lines they British take joy in. I see not a single car parked inappropriately, not a single car out of line – literally. With shades of red, silver, blue, and black making for a lively photo, the British surely know how to park.

A Curious Lion

It’s not often a photographer can get this close to a lion in its natural habitat, but luckily, that’s where a drone comes in handy. This guy was a little curious of a flying drone and was willing to get up-close and personal for a perfect photo.

Lake Tahoe

Sometimes a picture is truly worth a thousand words. Taken above Lake Tahoe in Sierra, Nevada, its colors, shapes, and mystery lead the mind to so many conclusions. All in all, a stellar sight of aqua scenes.

Fântânele-Cogealac Wind Farm

Through beautiful rolling hills of crop stands the Fântânele-Cogealac Wind Farm in Romania – the largest onshore alternative energy farm in Europe. Near 240 General Electric win turbines litter the land.

Reclamation

We may build our fancy machinery but when the maintenance is left to rust, the mighty earth reclaims the property that has been hers all along.

La Jolla, CA

Curving along the Pacific Ocean coastline for seven miles, La Jolla, California, sites within the city of San Diego, California. The seaside and hilly area is stunning, particularly viewed from the Scripps Institution fo Oceanography – pictured here.

Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Even though Indonesia is composed of more than 17 thousand islands, it only takes one to make a vacation worth remembering. Actually, it only take a personal pool and private home…

Alvor, Algarve, Portugal

Portugal is one of the oldest nation states in Europe despite being a hotbed of invasions and wars throughout history. Today, it ranks highly in regards to democracy, peacefulness, social progress, and prosperity.

N.Y.C

Over 8 million people lives in an area just above 300 square miles – making it the most densely populated city in the US. Whether from street or by air (via drone), NY, NY is considered the financial, media, and cultural capital of the world.

Philippines

Taken on one of the over 7,600 islands of The Philippines, the country of many islands is rich in volcanic history but not home to lush tropical rainforests. We suggest you take a walk as the islands are home to the world’s second-largest location gold deposits.

Guyam Island

Nearly 500 miles Southeast of Manila sits Guyam Island in the Philippine Sea. As the island is only 210 ft by 276 ft large, the tear-drop location is best used as a quick island-hopping destination.

Fairbanks, Alaska

Home to a population of near 100,000, Fairbanks contains the second largest population in Alaska. The desolate woods seen here may be home to military training, dog mushing, and mesmerizing northern lights viewings.

Santorini, Greece

It’s completely understandable that Santorini, Greece is known by its breathtaking sunsets and cliffside views. Interestingly, however, this Aegean Sea island is home to a volcanic caldera – a fancy word referring to a volcanic crater.