155. Flying Through Flock

Possible Drone Used: DJI Air 2S
Where to Buy: DJI.com
Cost: $999*
GLF Media snapped this photo of geese migrating through white, snowy terrain. A potential drone used to capture this photo could have been the DJI Air 2S, which is known for its intense exposure sensitivity. You can snag this drone at DJI.com for $999. TechRadar described the Air 2S as the “best drone for most people.”

Flying Through Flock ©GLF Media/Shutterstock
For those wondering about the natural aspect of this photo, these geese are likely moving south for the winter. They navigate based on their memory and experience, using landmarks like mountain ranges, rivers, and coastlines. These clever birds are able to even use the sun, stars, and Earth’s magnetic field to tell them where to go.

156. Gemasolar Solar Plant

Possible Drone Used: Holy Stone 4K Drone
Where to Buy: Walmart
Cost: $199.99*
Markel Redondo Studio took this fascinating photo. Though a “solar plant” might not seem like the most exciting thing in the world, Redondo’s picture turns it into a disco ball through the use of a clever angle. Pictured here is Gemasolar, a concentrated solar plant that utilizes molten salt heat storage systems.

Gemasolar Solar Plant ©Markel Redondo Studio/Stocksy/stock.adobe.com
You can find this plant in Fuentes de Andalucia, Sevilla, Spain along an unnamed road. Gemasolar has made headlines for being the world’s first commercial plant to use the storage method it does. Pictured here are the many heliostats surrounding the Gemasolar Tower, which reflect and send solar energy straight to the tower’s receiver.

157. China Animation Museum in the Mist

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic 3
Where to Buy: DJI.com
Cost: $2,049*
Pictured here in a photograph taken by Tension Vision is the China Animation Museum. The Animation Museum is an award-winning building that scored high marks from the Hangzhou Urban Planning Division for its unique design.

China Animation Museum in the mist @venzuxnews/Pinterest
Tension Vision snapped this photo of the Animation Museum in the mist with a DJI Mavic 3. The photo was a winner at the Drone Photo Awards, as judges praised its Blade-Runner-esque characteristics. When this photo was taken, the Mavic 3 had only been out for a few months, and Tension Vision did DJI a favor by showing just how well the drone worked to capture stunning shots.

158. Skogafoss Waterfall

Possible Drone Used: Ryze Tech Tello Quadcopter
Where to Buy: Best Buy
Cost: $149*
Skogafoss Waterfall is located along the Skoga River in the south of Iceland. The 197-foot waterfall is perhaps one of the most famous natural sites in Iceland, a country famous for its beauty. The giant, beautiful waterfall is 82 feet wide, and it falls from a cliff demarcating a former coastline.

Skogafoss Waterfall @malcoo /Unsplash.com
The hike to Skogafoss is nearly three hours long, but it is worth it for people like photographer @Maridav, who want to snag a picture of this tourist attraction. This photo could have been taken with a Ryze Tech Tello Quadcopter, a $149 drone that you can find at Best Buy.

159. Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct

Possible Drone Used: Parrot ANAFI
Where to Buy: Parrot.com
Cost: $699.99*
This picture won an award for the “Best Countryside Shot” from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Taken by Glen Cairns, this photo was an example of how to take a beautiful picture with a drone camera. The UKCAA’s competition was dedicated to educating people on how to take safe-yet-exciting pictures with their drones.

Glenfinnan railway viaduct @DJIGlobal/Twitter
Pictured here is the Glenfinnan Viaduct, a railway viaduct found in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It was built in the late 1800s, and you can find it at the top of West Scotland’s Loch Shiel. The line still operates to this day, acting as a crucial artery for the Highlands’ economy. In the summer, the popular tourist train The Jacobite runs along this line, as does the Royal Scotsman. 

162. Collecting Bang Grass

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic 3
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $2,049*
Another winner at the SkyPixel Contest was this photo, which was taken by @binhd7. The photo was a winner in the “Mavic 3 Limited” section of the competition. Pictured here is a farmer collecting bang grass in Vietnam.

Collecting Bang Grass @techradar/Pinterest
Bang grass does best in muddy water, and it can grow several feet in length before it is ready to be harvested. The entire harvesting process is done by hand in order to ensure this tough, strong material’s quality. You can find the DJI Mavic 3, the likely drone used to snag this overhead shot, for $2,049 on Amazon. Though pricey, the quality is worth it.

163. Alien Planet Vacations

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic Pro Platinum
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $1,599*
SkyPixel’s contests have yielded quite a few beautiful photos, but this is certainly one of the most interesting. It looks as though this family has taken a vacation on an alien landscape. Taken by Zhangyang De Xiaoqiang, this photo was one of 30,000 submitted from 125 countries.

Alien Planet Vacations @dronedj.com/Pinterest
The photographer used a DJI Mavic Pro to capture this shot. Drone Rush described this drone as an “absolute favorite for…pilots.” The drone costs around $1,599 on Amazon, and it is known for its stable flight, excellent connectivity, and 4K camera. As you can see from this picture, the Mavic Pro is great at capturing high-quality images.

164. Xizang, China

Possible Drone Used: DJI Air 2S
Where to Buy: Best Buy
Cost: $1,299* (Bundle)
This was one of the winning aerial photos from the SkyPixel contest in 2022, and it is easy to see why, as it looks like an ethereal landscape straight out of Lord of the Rings. @Lou entered it into the competition, titling it “Mars.”

Xizang, China @techradar/Pinterest
This imagery looks as though it came from the mountains of Tibet/Xizang. Tibet has multiple mountain ranges, and all of them yield beautiful pictures such as this. There is a reason that the Asian destination has been known for being one of the most scenic places on earth. Though firmly on this planet, these mountains look like something you’d find on the Red Planet.

165. Menai Strait

Possible Drone Used: Autel Evo II Pro
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $2,599*
Matt Hoyland, an employee at NATS, a UK air traffic control provider, took this aerial photograph of North Wales’ Menai Strait. The stunning image won at the UKCAA Competition and is now going to be displayed at a key NATS center for visitors to see.

Menai Strait @dailymail/Pinterest
The Menai Strait is a stretch of tidal water that separates Anglesey from Wales. Found in the Irish Sea, the water is just eighteen inches high at low tide, which has made the Strait a notoriously dangerous location for ferries to cross. The main source of beauty in this image is the Sky, as the clouds are fairy-tale-like.

166. The Source of Landscape

Possible Drone Used: DJI Air 2S
Where to Buy: Best Buy
Cost: $1,299* (Bundle)
Snapped by @ Mark的视界, this photo is titled, “The Source of Nature.” Though the picture doesn’t exactly feature sunny blue skies, it is a magic look at a fascinating scenic view. The image is almost ancient-looking, as though it were taken before anyone ever lived on Earth.

The source of landscape @techradar/Pinterest
The drone used for this photo was the DJI Air 2S. This all-in-one drone is one of the company’s most popular products. You can find it at the DJI store for just $999, or you can get the “Bundle” from Best Buy for $1,299 if you want all the bells and whistles.

167. Age of Stone

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mini 3 Pro
Where to Buy: Best Buy
Cost: $759*
Taken by @不想取这破名儿 and submitted to the SkyPixel 2022 competition, this award-winning photograph is an abstract picture taken in Hubei, China. This picture could have been taken using a DJI Mini 3 Pro, a compact-yet-effective drone that you can get at Best Buy for $759 (by comparison, Amazon has it for around $400 more).

Age of Stone @hg35/Pinterest
The abstract picture takes an entirely new look at Hubei, China’s landlocked province full of mountains, lakes, wilderness, and urban areas. The population of Hubei is 58.5 million, and the Central China province’s cities can be crowded, making them a stark contrast to this bare-bones photo.

168. Giant

Possible Drone Used: Sony Airpeak S1
Where to Buy: Sony
Cost: $9,000*
This unreal photo is, fittingly, titled “Giant.” It won an award for its architectural beauty, and the picture was taken by photographer Sara Zanini. The prize-winner is an evening shot of Centuripe, a small village in Sicily, Italy that is famous for being shaped like a giant humanoid figure.

Giant ©iso.500px/Pinterest
The town is around 67 square miles, and it sits at an elevation well over 2,000 feet above sea level. Centuripe has been around since Roman times, and there are many ancient Roman remains and antiquities that even casual excavators have found. The total population of this unique city is 5,418.

169. A moment to never forget, waking up in Switzerland

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $3,300* (Full Kit)
TechRadar selected this photo as one of the “Best of 2022” so far, and we have to agree. Taken by Marleen Kujipers with a DJI Mavic 2 Pro, this photo depicts a “moment to never forget.” Kujipers snapped the ethereal image when she awoke in Grindelwald, Switzerland.

A moment to never forget, waking up in Switzerland’ @techradar/Pinterest
The picture overlooks the famous First Cliff Walk, which is beautiful no matter the weather. But, Kujipers managed to hit the jackpot with her drone camera when she had the advantages of mist, balanced light, and snowy peaks to turn this pretty scene into something truly extraordinary. The DJI Mavic 2 Pro is $3,300 on Amazon for a full kit.

171. Volcano Sunset

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $3,300* (Full Kit)
Iceland is full of volcanoes, and Fagradalsfjall is one of the most scenic. It was formed around 25 miles from Reykjavik in the Last Glacial Period. In late 2020, a fissure vent popped up in this tuya volcano. The eruption was effusive, emitting lava for ten months until September of 2021.

Volcano Sunset @techradar/Pinterest
Daniel Haussmann took this photo of a lava flow at Fagradalsfjall at sunset. He used a DJI Mavic 2 Pro, which was able to get close to the hot lava and capture an astonishing photo. The result was well worth the effort, even though it was a tad risky for the $3,300 drone.

172. Cascate del Mulino

Possible Drone Used: Yuneec Typhoon H Plus
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $2,600*
Christian Gatti submitted this photo to the 2021 Drone Photography Awards, and he won in the “People Commended” category. The photo, titled “Cascate del Mulino,” features tourists bathing in Saturnia, Tuscany’s natural thermal pools. Each tourist has their own relaxation position as they take in the benefits of the pools.

Cascate del Mulino ©theguardian/Pinterest
The thermal waters are silky-blue, and they are all heated by a nearby volcano. This is one of the most amazing wonders of Tuscany’s countryside. This photo could have been taken with a Typhoon H Plus, a $2,600 drone that is best for experienced drone pilots.