181. Traffic on Elisabeth Bridge, Budapest, Hungary

Possible Drone Used: DJI Air 2S
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $999*
Elisabeth Bridge is Budapest, Hungary’s third newest bridge, and it connects Buda and Pest as it crosses the River Danube. The bridge is located at the Danube’s narrowest part in the Budapest area, and crossing the bridge is a way to see all the sights that Hungary’s historic capital has to offer.

Traffic on Elisabeth Bridge, Budapest, Hungary ©StockStudio Aerials/Shutterstock
As you can see, Elisabeth Bridge can get quite busy. This top-down aerial view shows midday traffic on Elisabeth Bridge. Though not as bad as it would be during “rush hour,” you can see how cars could quickly pile up on this narrow bridge. This photo might have been taken with a DJI Air 2S ($999 on Amazon).

182. Rows of Soil Before Planting

Possible Drone Used: Sony Airpeak S1
Where to Buy: Sony Electronics
Cost: $999*
What we love most about drone photography is the way that it takes a mundane scene and turns it into something magical in its patterns. Social media user @Thongsuk7824 took this photo of rows of soil before they are used for planting. This photo was taken in the spring, the time where new flowers and crops burst to life.

Rows of Soil Before Planting ©Thongsuk7824/Shutterstock
A drone like the Sony Airpeak S1 might have been used to take this image, which shows the meticulous patterns that accompany farmers around the world during planting season. The Airpeak S1 is a professional-grade drone, costing $9,000 from Sony Electronics.

183. Container Ship Breaking Ice

Possible Drone Used: DEERC Drone with Camera
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $80*
A drone such as the DEERC Drone with Camera might have been perfect for taking this photo, as Extreme Fliers said that the quadcopter was made with a “considerable design” that made it one of the five “best drones for cold weather” as of 2022.

Container Ship Breaking Ice ©timandtim/Getty Images
This image, shot by @timandtim, depicts a ship loaded with colorful containers breaking through the ice off the coast of the United Kingdom. This ship is an icebreaker ship, a special class that is designed to crack through the thickest of ice and navigate some of the world waterways’ most inhospitable paths.

184. Looking Down on Sunshades

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic 3
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $2,049*
Andalusia is a large, hilly region on the Southern Coast of Spain. It is known for its beautiful architecture, rivers, and farmland, and it often has art installations such as this one. Abstract Aerial Art took this image of colorful umbrellas lining an Andalusia street as part of the city’s many artistic endeavors.

Looking Down on Sunshades ©Abstract Aerial Art/Getty Images
An image like this needs a drone that can capture color sharply. This could have been taken with a DJI Mavic 3. The Mavic 3 captures up to one billion colors with its 10-bit D-log color profile. It also shoots aerial shots like this one at super-high resolutions.

185. Gemsbok Oryx Walking Across the Red Sand Dunes

Possible Drone Used: Potensic D68
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $250*
Martin Harvey snapped this fascinating photograph of a Gemsbok Oryx plodding across the Namibian Desert. The Oryx’s dark footprints stand out strikingly against Namibia’s red sand dunes, a famous feature of its hot desert regions. This could have been taken with a Potensic D68, a drone that does well in hot weather.

Gemsbok Oryx Walking Across the Red Sand Dunes ©Martin Harvey/Getty Images
For those who are curious, the Gemsbok Oryx is a large antelope that is native to Southern Africa. It is herbivorous, and it can hit a maximum speed of 37 miles per hour running. Happily, the Oryx population is of “Least Concern,” meaning that its population is stable.

186. Giza Pyramid Complex

Possible Drone Used: Autel Evo Nano
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $1,049*
Many different photographs have been taken of the Giza Pyramids, as Giza is, after all, one of the Wonders of the World. That said, it is certainly different to look upon the Giza Pyramids from an aerial view, which we get to see thanks to this photo by GLF Media.

Giza Pyramid Complex ©GLF Media/Shutterstock
The Necropolis, as it’s known, is located in Al Haram, Egypt. It was built during the Early Dynastic Period, and it is a testament to history. The Autel Evo Nano could have been used to snap this image, as it is a drone that Digital Camera World called one of the “best” for “travel.”

187. New York City 5th Ave

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic 3
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $2,049*
Stephan Guarch showed off his urban photography skills with this aerial photo of New York City’s famous 5th Avenue. Fifth Ave stretches from Greenwich Village’s Washington Square Park to Harlem’s West 143rd Street. It is super-busy, and it is one the world’s most expensive shopping streets.

New York City 5th Ave ©Stephan Guarch/Shutterstock
This 6.214-mile stretch is always hopping with activity, as you can see from this photo. 5th Ave’s snap could have been taken with a DJI Mavic 3, a piece of equipment that is great for urban photography. DJI Drones’ products are famous for their high-quality, which is why the company owns a huge market share of the drone industry.

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.

192. Famous Floating Market in Thailand

Possible Drone Used: DJI FPV
Where to Buy: DJI.com
Cost: $739*
Avigator Fortuner took this photo of one of Thailand’s most famous attractions: the floating market in Damnoen Saduak, Ratchaburi. This market attracts both foreign and domestic tourists to the Damnoen Saduak District, and it is considered one of the most famous “floating markets” in the world, selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, Thai cuisine, and more from fishing boats.
Famous Floating Market in Thailand ©Avigator Fortuner/Shutterstock
We get to see this floating market’s vibrant colors, giving an effect that would be impossible to see without an aerial view. The DJI FPV could have captured this photo, as it is known for its ability to take colorful, detailed images well. At $739, it is one of DJI’s more affordable products.

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.