214. Furka Pass, Switzerland
Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic Air
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $479*
The Mavic Air is not just intelligently designed for great shots but also geometrically aligned in the best possible way to keep the drone camera safe and sound at all times. The different parts of the drone camera fold against each other in a way that keeps them protected during your traveling ventures, making sure your camera doesn’t get damaged in any way.
Furka Pass, Switzerland @eleonoracosti/Instagram
Eleonora Costi took this beautiful shot of the Furka Pass in Switzerland while out and about on her adventures, waltzing through different countries worldwide. The location, popular among many tourists, was immortalized in pop culture after being featured in a James Bond movie from the ’60s. Talk about having a rich history!
215. Plaza De España, Seville, Spain
Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic Air
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $479*
Shots like these encapsulate the real beauty of using a drone. You could hone in on one particular detail or broaden the lens to capture all aspects of a landscape in one picture. This shot from Seville records a perfect balance between urbanization and organic nature. This location has been used in multiple films like the popular Star Wars franchise, which makes it a famous tourist attraction.
Plaza De España, Seville, Spain @eleonoracosti/Instagram
The Mavic Air comes with a remote controller that you can also swap out for your smartphone, making for a much more convenient shooting option. This compact little drone can create 32MP sphere panoramas in just eight seconds, making it a popular choice for those who like to capture such shots.
216. Metropol Parasol, Seville, Spain
Possible Drone Used: DJI Mini 3 Pro
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $759*
The Mini 3 Pro might be a portable option, but it is just as powerful. It weighs less than 249g and is also regulation-friendly, meaning you can carry it on all your traveling trips without any hiccups. With its top-tier features and 1/1.3-inch sensor, this camera revolutionizes how mini drones are perceived.
Metropol Parasol, Seville, Spain @eleonoracosti/Instagram
Located in Seville’s center, the Metropol Parasol is famous for being the largest wooden structure in the world. The contemporary design of the gigantic system is another thing that makes it so renowned, also making it known as Incarnation’s Mushrooms due to its shape.
217. Infraland
Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $1,468*
Drones being commercialized meant that every photographer or even newbie could get their hands on one. While this was great news for budding photographers, it also made it more challenging to get your photography to stand out. If everyone could get a camera shot from the top, what was so special about yours?
Infraland @eleonoracosti/Instagram
This is what gave the photographer Paolo Pettignani inspiration for a new project that he termed ‘Infraland.’ Converting his regular Mavic 2 Pro to full spectrum by using various infrared filters, he created pictures that showcased a fusion of science and creativity, questioning reality as we know it. His series is filled with shots like these that present the landscapes we know from a different perception, which we might not have thought of. While the Mavic 2 Pro might be out of production, this handy little trick can be applied to any drone camera with some skill.
221. Gray Whale Cove, California
Possible Drone Used: DJI Phantom 4
Where to Buy: Discontinued
Cost: N/A
The Gray Whale Cove Beach is also known as the devil’s slide and is quite famous for its stunning imagery. The location features a sheltered cove surrounded by sheer cliffs that drop abruptly into the Pacific Ocean, giving the place its name. Gray whales can often be spotted quite close to the shore, which provides the beach with its other name and makes it quite famous among nature enthusiasts.
Gray Whale Cove, California @buzzfeed/Pinterest
The DJI Phantom 4 was laced with many intelligently-advanced features that enabled users to take visionary shots. It was so good that it had to be discontinued due to high demand! There was a shortage of parts, and the company couldn’t keep up with the demand, so the model had to be shut down and removed from the shelves forever.
222. Desert Oasis
Possible Drone Used: DJI Phantom 2
Where to Buy: Best Buy
Cost: $1,100*
This shot comes from the city of hot springs and stylish hotels, with golf courses and spas all awaiting your arrival. The fine examples of mid-century modern architecture are what makes it such a prime location for looking to capture a beautiful shot without having to travel a lot. Who says the US couldn’t be filled with photogenic locations?
Desert Oasis @buzzfeed/Pinterest
But while you might be worrying about not being able to purchase the Phantom 2 anymore because it’s discontinued, its newer counterparts, like the DJI Phantom 4 Pro, are taking the market by storm.