76. Tree

Possible Drone Used: Parrot HydroFoil MiniDrone
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $88*
Manuel Enrique Gonzalez Carmona entered “Tree” into the Siena Drone Photo Awards of 2020, and it won a “Commended” in the “Nature Category.” “Tree” isn’t quite the leafy green foliage that you’re used to. Instead, Carmona’s “tree” is created through a concentration of minerals and water, which led to a tree-shaped pattern.

Tree ©MANUEL ENRIQUE GONZÁLEZ CARMONA / Instagram.com
Nature created the tree, which Carmona described as “ephemeral,” and it could just as quickly wash it away with heavy rain. The possible drone used to take this photo could be the waterproof Parrot HydroFoil Mini Drone, which can get up close to watery scenes and not risk damage.

77. Summer Trim

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic Air 2
Where to Buy: DJI Drones
Cost: $799*
User @jcourtial took this photo, titled “Summer Trim,” which was a first-prize-winner in the 4th Annual Drone Photography Contest’s “Nature” category. Taken in Provence, France, “Summer Trim” depicts a farmer trimming a row of lavender fields. Provence’s lavender fields are one of its most famous natural attractions.

Summer Trim ©REX/Shutterstock
Located north of Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, these fields flower in June, July, and August. Thousands of tourists a year see the fields, and “Summer Trim” is a rare aerial shot of just one person on the land. The possible drone used might have been the DJI Mavic Air 2, which, as seen from this list, is a favorite among outdoor photographers.

78. Winter Forest

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic Air 2
Where to Buy: DJI Drones
Cost: $988*
Whether you love or hate the snow, there’s no denying that it makes for some beautiful pictures. Aerial photography in winter is a great way to capture the natural scenery, as photographer Martins Vanags found. He took an aerial photo of a winter forest after a snowstorm, and the result was very beautiful.

Winter Forest ©Martins Vanags/Shutterstock
A possible drone used to capture this aerial photograph is the DJI Mavic Air 2, which has become a favorite among photographers. The Mavic Air 2 has a peak altitude of 3.1 miles, making it more than capable of flying above the treetops to capture this photo.

79. Warsaw at Night

Possible Drone Used: Snaptain S5C WiFi FPV Drone
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $89.99*
Warsaw, Poland is a beautiful city during the day, and it is just as captivating at night, as photographer Grzegorz Marcinek proved with this aerial photograph. Taken at dusk, it provides a bird’s eye view of the city, which is Poland’s most populous, home to 1.8 million people.

Warsaw at Night ©/
It’s unclear what type of drone was used to capture this photograph. It might have been a thousand-dollar drone, or it could have been something far more affordable, such as the Snaptain S5C WiFi FPV Drone. This drone is one of the cheapest on the list. It comes with a 1080HD camera and RTF take-off/landing capabilities.

80. Green Forest and Blue Water, Thailand

Possible Drone Used: Holy Stone HS110D
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $67.49*
Instagram user @SVongpra captured this photograph of Koh Tao Island, located in Thailand. The photograph shows the rocky shoreline, dense forests, and crystal-clear blue water, all in one picture. Koh Tao Island, for those who aren’t familiar, is an island that is home to beautiful beaches like Sai Ri Beach, Mae Haad Beach, and Chalok Baan Kao Bay.

Green Forest and Blue Water, Thailand ©SVongpra / Shutterstock
Koh Tao is one of the most beautiful islands in Thailand. It’s unknown what drone @SVongpra used to take this picture-perfect snapshot, but an affordable drone like the Holy Stone HS110D could have done the job. The HS110D comes with 1080HP camera and a 120-degree wide-angle. Currently, it’s on sale on Amazon.com.

81. Salmon Circles

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic Mini
Where to Buy: DJI Drones
Cost: $359*
Photographer Reed Plummer took this photograph, aptly titled “Salmon Circles.” He tagged it with #CentralCoastDrones, which is a drone rental service located in New South Wales. Plummer’s photograph captured a natural phenomenon, where huge shoals of salmon swam in a perfect circle.

Salmon Circles @Reedplummerimages/Instagram
According to The Daily Mail, schools of fish often swim in circles when they want to remain in one place. Salmon travel together in groups called “shoals.” They choose to swim together because it’s safer that way, and they’re all feeding on the same food. Plummer’s drone of choice is unclear, but he might have used the DJI Mavic Mini, which is one of the most affordable (and travel-convenient) drones from DJI.

82. Hello Mr. Elephant

Possible Drone Used: DJI Global Inspire ONE X5R
Where to Buy: DJI Drones
Cost: $2,599*
Instagram user @ferdigrapher captured this photograph, which he titled, “Hello Mr. Elephant,” of an elephant looking quite interested in the drone he was using. @Ferdigrapher was shooting an ABC News project in Ngorongoro in the Arusha Region of Tanzania when he decided to fly his drone around and see what animals he could find.

Hello Mr. Elephant @ferdigrapher / Instagram.com
He captured a photo of this elephant using a DJI Inspire ONE X5R. This drone is a small professional drone with M4/3 imaging. Mr. Elephant doesn’t appear to be afraid of the drone. More than likely, he thought it was a very strange bird or a very large bug.

83. Moreton Island Wrecks

Possible Drone Used: Ryze Tello
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $89*
Daniel Bouquets took this photo of the shipwrecks off the coast of Moreton Island, Australia. The drone he used is unknown, but a drone that is both affordable and high-quality is the Ryze Tello, which you can find on Amazon for $89. And drones like the Ryze Tello are really the only way you can view something like the Tangalooma Shipwrecks unless you’re a fan of snorkeling around sharks.

Moreton Island Wreck ©Daniel Bouquets /Shutterstock
The Tangalooma Wrecks are a huge Moreton tourist attraction. The Queensland Government scuttled (deliberately sank) these ships in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Since then, the wrecks have attracted over 100 fish species, dolphins, dugongs, sharks, and wobbegongs, who have settled there as a haven.

84. Bangkok Expressway

Possible Drone Used: DJI Spark
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $494*
Taken by user Travel Mania, this is a very unique aerial view of the roads and interchanges that form the Bangkok Expressway in Thailand. When you look at these meticulously-planned highways and roads from a distance, they almost look puzzle-like. The drone possibly used to capture such an interesting bird’s eye view could be a DJI Spark.

Bangkok Expressway ©Travel mania / Shutterstock
The Spark is a miniature drone that is perfect for traveling because of its compact size. It has a maximum speed of 31MPH in “Sport Mode.” At Walmart, it’ll cost $595, but there are cheaper deals on Amazon, where it sells for $494.

85. Blacktip Reef Shark

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic 2
Where to Buy: DJi Drones
Cost: $1,539*
Instagram user @obofili took this photo with a DJI Drone (the exact DJI product use is unlisted, though it might have been the photographer-favorite DJI Mavic 2) in the Maldives in the Indian Ocean. The picture shows two Blacktip Sharks, AKA Carcharhinus melanopterus, swimming around the tropical coral reefs, looking for fish.

Blacktip Reef Shark @obofili/Instagram
The schools of fish move to let the sharks pass, though they probably cannot evade them for long. Photographs like @obofili’s are important, as they highlight the beauty of the sea creatures living in these tropical reefs. These reefs are some of the most threatened natural habitats in the world.

86. Mount Bromo

Possible Drone Used: Potensic T25
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $149.99*
Sugrit Jiranarak took this amazing, painting-like photograph of Mount Bromo at sunrise. The panoramic view could have been taken with an expensive DJI product or an affordable drone like the Potensic T25, which you can find on Amazon for $173. This drone comes with 1080HP and an advanced GPS system.

Mount Bromo ©Sugrit Jiranarak / Shutterstock
When it comes to Mount Bromo, a drone is a great way to capture the beauty of the crater without getting too close to it. Mount Bromo is an active volcano. It is 7,641 feet high, making it not the highest peak in the Tengger massif, but certainly the best-known. Mount Bromo is one of East Java, Indonesia’s most-visited tourist attractions.

87. Autumn Road

Possible Drone Used: Autel Evo II
Where to Buy: Best Buy
Cost: $1,299.99*
Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year, and this photograph of a road decked out in autumn colors is yet more proof of that. Piotr Krzeslak is the photographer behind this autumn road, which looks like it comes straight out of a painting.

Autumn Road ©Piotr Krzeslak / Shutterstock
The possible drone used to capture this colorful image might have been the Autel Evo II. Though not as pricey as most other high-quality drones, the Autel Evo II is still top-notch. Made by Autel Robotics and Sony, this 8K drone has a 48MP sensor that Autel says is “superior” to any other aerial drone out there.

88. Green Rice Terraces

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic 2 Zoom
Where to Buy: DJI Drones
Cost: $1,179*
User @qualtaghvisuals captured this aerial photograph in Ubud, Bali Island in Indonesia. The drone used was possibly a DJI Mavic 2 Zoom, as that would have the altitude necessary to take such a picture. The photo is a bird’s eye view of green rice terraces at full vegetation. These structured fields are vast, expansive, and extremely beautiful.

Green Rice Terraces ©qualtaghvisuals /Shutterstock
According to one Indonesian travel site, the “most beautiful” of all the rice terraces are found on Bali Island. The bright-green rice paddies are a hugely important part of the Indonesian economy. Indonesia itself is one of the world’s biggest rice producers, producing over 50 million tons of rice per year.

89. Tails Up

Possible Drone Used: Mavic Pro
Where to Buy: eBay
Cost: $989*
Sandrine Aubeza (Instagram handle: @sandrinehecq) took this photo using a DJI drone and @sandmarc filters. The DJI drone she used was the Mavic Pro, which you can find on the DJI site for $1,449. This powerful drone comes with a triple-axis gimbal 4K camera.

Tails Up @sandrinehecq / Instagram.com
Its maximum transmission range is 4.1 miles, though Aubeza got much closer than that to take this photo of a whale, half-in, and half-out of the water. She took the photo in Australia. There are few continents better for whale-watching than Australia, which is home to over forty-five species of whales, porpoises, and dolphins.

90. Sandstones of Zhangye Danxia

Possible Drone Used: Parrot Anafi FPV
Where to Buy: Best Buy
Cost: $599*
M. Scheja took this photograph, which is another aerial angle of the Rainbow Mountains, located in Gansu, China. The good thing about the Zhangye Danxia landform is that there are so many different aspects and angles to capture because the colors differ with every square foot.

Sandstones of Zhangye Danxia ©M. Scheja / Shutterstock
The beautiful pattern comes as a result of deposits of minerals, including sandstone. The Rainbow Mountains were formed 55 million years ago when the Indian and Eurasian Plates collided. They are just as vibrant now as they were then. Scheja didn’t list their drone of choice, but a high-quality drone that would be great for this type of nature photography is the Parrot Anafi FPV.