188. Narrow Body Aircraft

Possible Drone Used: Holy Stone HS270
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $250*
Thiago B. Trevisan took this aerial view of a narrow-bodied aircraft leaving an airport. This photo is interesting, especially when you consider the rules behind it. Though it’s not technically illegal to fly a drone near an airport, the Federal Aviation Administration says that operators should try to “avoid” flying near airports, as it is hard for planes to see drones while flying.

Narrow Body Aircraft ©Thiago B Trevisan/Shutterstock
It goes without saying that disaster will follow if your drone and the airplane collide, but that, happily, is not what happened here. Trevisan was able to get his shot without any calamities, and it is, indeed, a cool picture.

189. Speed Boat in Clear Blue Water

Possible Drone Used: Yuneec Typhoon H Plus Hexacopter
Where to Buy: B&H
Cost: $2,099*
Denis Belitsky snapped this aerial view of a speed boat cruising through clear blue water during a summer sunset. The drone was able to easily snap this image of the fast-floating yacht, capturing its unique wake pattern in the process. The Yuneec Typhoon H Plus Hexacopter ($2,099) would have been a good drone with which to take this photo, as the Typhoon is great around water.

Speed Boat in Clear Blue Water ©Denis Belitsky/Shutterstock
This photo was taken off the coast of Oludeniz, Turkey, a village known for its sandy white beaches, blue waters, and resorts. Oludeniz is home to coastal views, a nature reserve, and Babadag Mountain, which is famous for its paragliding opportunities.

190. Golden Gate Bridge

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic Air 2
Where to Buy: Camrise
Cost: $999*
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California has been standing since it opened on May 27, 1937. It stretches across the Golden Gate, a mile-wide stretch of watcher connecting San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean. Its total length is 8,981 feet, and its longest span is 4,200 feet.

Golden Gate Bridge ©GaudiLab/Shutterstock
GaudiLab gave us a bird’s eye view of the 220-foot-tall Golden Gate Bridge soaring above the fog. The DJI Mavic Air 2, with its large, half-inch sensor, would be great for taking such a photo, as it is durable against moisture and has the performance enhancements to cut through fog to take a great picture.

191. Orange Tree Groves

Possible Drone Used: DJI Phantom 4
Where to Buy: DJI.com
Cost: $6,600*

Orange Tree Groves ©Sopotnicki/Shutterstock
Orange groves are a lot like other orchards and fields—when you look at them on the ground, you don’t see their patterns for what they are. But, when you get a bird’s eye view, as you do with this photo from @Sopotnicki, you can see that these groves have their own inimitable pattern and flow that is beautiful in their own way.
A drone like the DJI Phantom 4, with a 20,000-foot altitude capability, could have easily taken this photo. The price tag on this drone is not for the faint of heart—it is for serious photogs, and its price on DJI.com is $6,600.

193. Almost Perfect Circular Lake

Possible Drone Used: DJI Avata
Where to Buy: Pixel Connection
Cost: $1,168*
Kyle Anthony Photography took this fairytale-like snapshot of a nearly-perfect circular lake. The world is dotted with millions upon millions of lakes, but few are as picturesque as this one. Thanks to Kyle’s use of a drone, you can see the contrast of the lake against the green trees, as well as the way the sky is reflected in the glass-like water.

Almost Perfect Circular Lake ©Kyle Anthony Photography/Shutterstock
It almost looks as though there is a hole in the forest that is made of sky. Looking for a drone that can capture such an immersive image? The DJI Avata captures 4K up to 60fps. It costs $1,168 at Pixel Connection.

194. Vast Canyon and Curved Roads of Logar

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mini 2
Where to Buy: Best Buy
Cost: $450*
Logar is a province of Afghanistan located in the country’s eastern section. Divided into seven districts, Logar contains hundreds of villages, and its capital is Puli Alam. The most influential sect in Logar are the Ahmadzai Pashtus, and the total population of this province is around 957,000 (as of 2015).

Vast Canyon and Curved Roads of Logar ©Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock
Logar isn’t just home to a lot of people—it is also the site of a vast canyon full of twisting, winding roads. This photo, taken by Wirestock Creators, could have been snapped by a drone like the DJI Mini 2, an easy-to-maneuver, navigable drone that costs $450 at Best Buy.

195. Water Treatment Plant

Possible Drone Used: Ruko F11GIM2
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $540*
With drone photography, things that might have seemed boring and municipal are given an artistic new life. This photo, snapped by Suriyapong Thongsawang in Thailand, is artistic and geometric. Though it might seem like a showcase of modern art, it is actually just a mere water treatment plant seen from above.

Water Treatment Plant ©Suriyapong Thongsawang/Getty Images
If you’re looking for a drone that could capture an image like this, the Ruko F11GIM2 has a 4K HD camera. It costs $540 on Amazon, which makes it one of the more affordable drones on this list. On Amazon, this drone has a 4.4/5-star rating from 176 reviews.

196. Heart Shaped Reef

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic 3 Classic
Where to Buy: DJI.com
Cost: $2,049*
It’s amazing how nature can sometimes form unexpected landmarks that look so perfect, they seem human-made. This reef is known as Heart Reef (for obvious reasons), and it is part of the Great Barrier Reef of the Whitsundays in Australia. The coral composition has formed, naturally of course, into a heart shape.

Heart Shaped Reef ©Grant Faint/Getty Images
Seeing it from the air, the way Grant Faint did with this drone photo, is probably the safest way as Heart Reef’s coral is very delicate and protected. A drone like the DJI Mavic 3 Classic, a waterproof drone, could have taken this beautiful image.

197. Bottlenose Dolphin in Blue Sea

Possible Drone Used: Yuneec Typhoon H Plus
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $2,400*
Wonderful Nature took this photo of a lone bottlenose dolphin swimming through the Black Sea. The Black Sea is part of the Atlantic Ocean, and it is home to the Black Sea bottlenose dolphin, which differs from a regular bottlenose because it has a slight difference in genetic composition and cranial activity.

Bottlenose Dolphin in Blue Sea ©Wonderful Nature/Shutterstock
Photos like this are powerful, as they help raise awareness of the fact that, according to the Species Survival Network, the Black Sea bottlenose dolphin is under siege from habitat loss and pollution. The Black Sea’s ecosystem has been highly damaged over the years, a fact that should scare us all.

198. Aerial View Over the Private Houses

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mini 3 Pro
Where to Buy: Best Buy
Cost: $910*
Photo contributor @OlegRi took this suburban photograph of the “private houses” in what appears to be an Eastern European town. Suburban drone photography is quickly rising as somewhat of an offshoot of urban photography, as people have realized that the suburbs make for great material.

Aerial View Over the Private Houses ©OlegRi/Shutterstock
The DJI Mini 3 Pro could have easily taken this photo, and this drone is one of the best out there. It has a thirty-four-minute battery, though you can add an extended life battery to push your drone flights behind forty-five minutes, as long as you follow the appropriate legal procedures to do so.

199. Flamingos Flying Over Laguna Colorada, Bolivia

Possible Drone Used: FIMI X8 Mini
Where to Buy: FIMI Global
Cost: $479*
If anything, this photo, taken by Abstract Aerial Art, has likely taught you that flamingos are able to fly (in addition to standing on one leg). This photo shows these lovely pink birds flying over a body of water even more brightly-colored than they are: the Laguna Colorada.

Flamingos Flying Over Laguna Colorada, Bolivia ©Abstract Aerial Art/Getty Images
This shallow salt lake is located in Potosi, Bolivia within the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna Nature Reserve. The salt lake gets its unique color from the red sediments and algae pigmentation beneath its surface. Laguna Colorada is famous not only for its rosy hue, but also for the many flamingos that call it home.

202. Flamboyance Of Flamingos

Possible Drone Used: Ryze Tech Tello Quadcopter
Where to Buy: Best Buy
Cost: $89.99*
This mini-drone is perfect for beginners looking to dip their feet in aerial photography. It’s termed as the ‘most fun drone ever’ that’s been crafted specifically for kids to learn more about how fantastic drone photography can be. This is the right place to start if you know nothing about taking aerial shots.

Flamboyance Of Flamingos @Technology and Digital/Pinterest
The flamboyant pink color of flamingos is what helps them stand out against even a dull background. The birds have been the subject of many photographers looking to capture nature in all its glory. If you’re a budding nature photographer, get your hands on this affordable drone to get started with your journey.

203. Narrow Street Between Two Forests

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic 2 Zoom
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $1,267*
The Mavic 2 Zoom is the magic you get when you add a zoom feature to a classic Mavic drone. While the entire Mavic line by DJI is incredibly famous for the powerful shots it can take, Zoom is quite the fan-favorite. It makes a lot of sense why so many people rave about it when you take a look at the shots it has taken.

Narrow Street Between Two Forests ©oneinchpunch/Shutterstock
We might not know the exact location of this narrow road, but the striking way in which it cuts through this forest paints quite the picture. You don’t just need a good drone to capture a shot like this but also an eye that’s able to create a story out of every landscape.

204. Patundas, Hunza, Pakistan

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic Air 2
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $643*
This terrific shot comes from Chris, who has been experimenting with drone photography for quite a while and has used many different models during this journey. He believes that aerial photography allows one to express their creativity in a way few other things can. It gives you the opportunity to capture unique shots in the same location as anyone else because rarely can you match the exact spot and altitude as someone else.

Patundas, Hunza, Pakistan @Google/Pinterest
Patundas is a plateau hidden amongst the towering peaks of the Upper Hunza region. It offers a trek that many take to revel in the breathtaking views from this location. The country might not be a travel destination for many individuals but these shots are sure to convince you otherwise.

205. Attabad Lake, Pakistan

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic Air 2
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $643*
The Mavic Air 2 combines intelligent shooting modes with a powerful camera to really take aerial photography to the next level. For those who are really looking to push their imagination and bring their A-game with their drone shots, this camera is the upgrade they need.

Attabad Lake, Pakistan @offtheatlas/Pinterest
This simple yet stunning shot of a beautiful lake from Pakistan exemplifies what this drone can achieve. The striking color of the water against the rocky mountains is a sight that one won’t get over quite soon.

206. Hunza River, Pakistan

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic Air 2
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $643*
While altitude is usually associated with aerial photography, you don’t always need a shot from the highest possible point for it to look visually stunning. This beautiful shot from the Mavic Air 2 is proof that creative shots can be captured from lower vantage points as well.

Hunza River, Pakistan @offtheatlas/Pinterest
Chris Lininger is a backpacker who’s been traveling the world since 2015. Out of all his travels, Pakistan is the place that attracted him the most, and he has now been leading adventure trips to the country. This beautiful shot of the Hunza River in the north of the country was captured by him on one of his travels to the country, making it another picture in his collection of heavenly sceneries from Pakistan.