10 amazing aerial shots that will make you want to buy a drone

29 November 2016
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SkyPixel, the world’s largest community dedicated to aerial photography, has released its top picks of aerial photos taken by photographers and drone enthusiasts from around the world.

The SkyPixel 2016 Photo Contest is currently accepting entries until December 30, 2016. Photographs from any type of aerial platform are welcome and participants can submit as many photos as they like throughout the contest period. Participants can choose to take part either in the Professional category or as an Enthusiast (i.e. those that do aerial photography as a hobby).
Ship Wreck at L’Agulhas by Dirke Heydenrych. A dramatic sunset is the perfect backdrop for this shipwreck off the Cape L’Algulhas headland in South Africa.
Ship Wreck at L’Agulhas by Dirke Heydenrych. A dramatic sunset is the perfect backdrop for this shipwreck off the Cape L’Algulhas headland in South Africa.
 
The grand prize, valued over USD 5,500, includes the recently released Inspire 2, Phantom 4 Pro, Mavic Pro and Epson Moverio BT-300 smart glasses. Other prizes include the DJI Phantom 4 Pro, Osmo, Osmo+, Osmo Mobile and the 'Above the World: Earth Through a Drone’s Eye' coffee table book.

The SkyPixel 2016 Photo Contest joins DJI’s 10th Anniversary Celebration to highlight the spectacular images that aerial technologies can create. The goal is to show the world why aerial imaging is the next evolution of photographic art.
 
Have a look at some of the standout entries so far and enter the contest here.
 
Rice terraces by 225158586. Rice terraces are more commonly synonymous with Bali, but the man-made phenomenon also occurs throughout Asia, as user 225158586 showcases the presence of this unique feature in Fujian through aerial means.
Rice terraces by 225158586. Rice terraces are more commonly synonymous with Bali, but the man-made phenomenon also occurs throughout Asia, as user 225158586 showcases the presence of this unique feature in Fujian through aerial means.
Dronie by Manish Mamtani. A bridge caked in snow in New Hampshire was the perfect opportunity for Manish Mamtani and his wife, both wearing bright clothing, to create a contrasting “dronie” (selfie taken by drone) against the monotonous white winter cold.
Dronie by Manish Mamtani. A bridge caked in snow in New Hampshire was the perfect opportunity for Manish Mamtani and his wife, both wearing bright clothing, to create a contrasting “dronie” (selfie taken by drone) against the monotonous white winter cold.
WWII airplane by Salim Madjd. A World War 2 airplane at the outdoor display of the Belarusian Great Patriotic War Museum is caked in snow from a light snowstorm overnight, with a photo taken during ‘blue hour’ in the early morning.
WWII airplane by Salim Madjd. A World War 2 airplane at the outdoor display of the Belarusian Great Patriotic War Museum is caked in snow from a light snowstorm overnight, with a photo taken during ‘blue hour’ in the early morning.
Camel by Abbas Rastegar. Camels cast a long shadow in the sun of the desert on a trek to find water.
Camel by Abbas Rastegar. Camels cast a long shadow in the sun of the desert on a trek to find water.
Infinity Road to Transylvania by Calin Stan. The true beauty and winding nature of Cheia (DN1A), a road in Romania that leads you into Transylvania, can only be shown through aerials as depicted here.
Infinity Road to Transylvania by Calin Stan. The true beauty and winding nature of Cheia (DN1A), a road in Romania that leads you into Transylvania, can only be shown through aerials as depicted here.
Winter by Tomasz Walczack. A road cuts through the harsh starkness of a forest experiencing winter.
Winter by Tomasz Walczack. A road cuts through the harsh starkness of a forest experiencing winter.
Night lights by jeff. A private superyacht stands out with its lights in the dark waters at night from above.
Night lights by jeff. A private superyacht stands out with its lights in the dark waters at night from above.
Barskog by Atle Goutbeek. The sun and snow form a beautiful contrast in a wintery forest.
Barskog by Atle Goutbeek. The sun and snow form a beautiful contrast in a wintery forest.
Crop Triangle by Eddie Oosthuizen. Crop irrigation and agriculture can also be fascinating visually, as shown here with a barren triangle forming between three crop types planted in a circular motion for efficient irrigation.
Crop Triangle by Eddie Oosthuizen. Crop irrigation and agriculture can also be fascinating visually, as shown here with a barren triangle forming between three crop types planted in a circular motion for efficient irrigation.

 

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