151. Speed Boat

Possible Drone Used: Swellpro Spry
Where to Buy: Swellpro Store
Cost: $987*
Social media user @Jag_cz took this beautiful photo with, most likely, a waterproof drone camera. As with many of the images on this list, this photograph takes a common sight (a speed boat cruising through shallow water) and shows you it from an entirely new perspective that you would never get, were you in the water with the boat.

Speed Boat ©Jag_cz/Shutterstock
The boat’s wake looks almost like a perfect circle or a string of pearls in the water. This photo might have been taken with a camera like the Swellpro Spry, which is an attainable, waterproof drone that costs around $987 at the Swellpro Store.

152. London City Lights

Possible Drone Used: DroneNerds Teal Golden Eagle Quadcopter
Where to Buy: DroneNerds.com
Cost: $14,800*
London is the largest city in the United Kingdom, and it is also the capital of both the U.K. and England. The city’s history stretches back to ancient Roman times, and it encompasses 607 square miles.

London City Lights ©Zenobillis/Shutterstock
When you’re on the ground, the city is overwhelming. Through the use of a drone camera, @Zenobillis showed just how expansive London is through its lights. This photo might look futuristic and impossible, but, with drones like the DroneNerds Teal Golden Eagle Quadcopter, which can reach heights of 2,000 feet, you can see a totally new perspective. This drone costs $14,800 at DroneNerds.com. 

153. Golden Gate Bridge

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic Pro
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $1,599*
Every year, the Golden Gate Bridge brings in ten million visitors. It is one of the most famous landmarks in both San Francisco, California and the United States. The 8,981-foot bridge suspends over the straight between the Bay Area and the Pacific Ocean.

Golden Gate Bridge ©GaudiLab/Shutterstock
@GaudiLab took this photo in November of 2018. In addition to being a fascinating look from above, this picture also highlights an important problem. It is hazy not because of a camera issue, but because of unhealthy, toxic, polluted air from wildfires. If the haze is that strong from the air, imagine how hard to breathe it must be on land.  

154. Sand Dune Trek

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic Mini 2
Where to Buy: Best Buy
Cost: $449.99*
Sugrit Jiranarak took this photo of people trekking through a hot, arid desert. We can only imagine how taxing this walk must be, as the people in this photo slog through the desert in a single-file line. The overall effect of this photo is yet another reminder of how small we are compared to the vastness of earth.

Sand Dune Trek ©Sugrit Jiranarak/Shutterstock
If you are a travel photographer looking for a drone to take a picture like this, the DJI Mavic Mini 2 would be a good candidate for a top-notch camera. Don’t let the “Mini” in the name fool you—this drone is rugged and will keep up with you wherever you go.  

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. 

160. Rainbow of Trucks

Possible Drone Used: DJI Inspire 2
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $3,149*
Andy Betts snapped this photograph in Kent, England, and it won an award at the UK Civil Aviation Authority competition. The picture featured a rainbow array of trucks taken from above. The different colors turn what would have been a boring image on the ground into something beautiful and awe-inspiring.

Rainbow of Trucks ©caa.co.uk /Pinterest
The picture also highlights how important the hauling industry is to the United Kingdom. According to the RHA, the industry is worth around $150 billion to the UK economy. Around 493,600 vehicles weighing over 3.5 tons are registered to haul in the UK. This photo depicts a fraction of that total number.  

161. Shadow Basketball II

Possible Drone Used: DJI Mavic Mini
Where to Buy: B&H Photo-Video-Audio
Cost: $399*
In the SkyPixel Aerial Photography Contest, this image took first place in the “Sports” category. Taken by Ekaterina Polischuk, the picture uses aerial photography to demonstrate two basketball games—one played by players, and one played by their shadows.

Shadow basketball II @popularphoto/Pinterest
The SkyPixel Aerial Photography contest is backed by industry-leader DJI Drones. A good DJI Drone for this type of photography is the DJI Mavic Mini, which you can find at B&H Photo-Video-Audio for $399. This drone is one of the more affordable DJI products, but that doesn’t mean it is any less high-quality and functional. It would be good at capturing an in-motion image such as this one.

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.