Doesn’t it seem like you can do everything with a drone? Aside from regular people, they are also used by the military for numerous reasons. They can go to places we cannot, which makes them perfect for capturing unbelievable images. Take a look at the best ones you will find on the internet!
The Most Incredible Photographs Taken With Drones
Shooting And Scoring
Look at this soccer player! A professional drone operator captured him in midair as he performed a bicycle kick. It is always inspiring to see athletes at the top of their game. However, how come he looks like he is playing soccer on a tennis field instead?
Shooting And Scoring
The Ruined City Of Homs
In 2011, the Syrian civil war began. The opposition was primarily based in Homs. This photo reveals just how damaged the city took. It is now abandoned and mostly destroyed. It goes to show how much death and destruction happened in the country.
The Ruined City Of Homs
Birds Of Prey
‘Heart-stopping’ would be the perfect way to describe this shot of this eagle just before it swoops down to kill the fish. Awe-inspiring and stunning, isn’t it? We can see exactly what made eagles become the symbols of power over the world.
Birds Of Prey
Mountain Rabbit
Can you believe that somewhere out there, there is this 200-feet monstrosity? Fly your drone through the Alps, and you might just find it. We can’t even think why this huge stuffed rabbit is here!
Mountain Rabbit
Secret Platform
A drone found a hidden platform on top of a church in Savannah, Georgia. We can only hope that something good is happening up there. Who would have thought drones can help unravel architectural secrets?
Secret Platform
Not A Scarecrow
Is it a scarecrow? No! This is a scary clown. It could be staged, but we like to think that it isn’t. What exactly is it that makes clowns so scary anyway? They’re supposed to be adorable and funny, right?
Not A Scarecrow
Volcano in Vanuatu
This is equal measures awe-inspiring and frightening. We don’t know how it is the guy can stand on the ledge. Apparently, he was on a scientific research team. We aren’t surprised to hear that a couple of drones went missing during the mission because of the high temperatures.
Volcano in Vanuatu
The Best Wedding Photo
This newly married couple might just have one of the best wedding photos out there! It might trigger your vertigo, but we bet you feel jealous nonetheless. They were innovative enough to marry on the roof AND get awesome wedding photos with the drone.
The Best Wedding Photo
Christ The Redeemer
We are sure you are familiar with this landmark in Rio de Janeiro! This is Christ the Redeemer, but we bet you haven’t seen it from this angle before. It actually lies on a mountain overlooking the city!
Christ The Redeemer
Dubai And Drones
There is something ingenious about the concept of using a pair of drones to take these shots. It is clear as day that Dubai is an ultra-modern city with crazy architecture! This city is surely one of a kind.
Dubai And Drones
South African Diamond Mine
There is a town in South Africa with this huge diamond mine. The buildings are standing right to the edge! Can you imagine living right beside this enormous pit? Drone footage has succeeded in showing us another perspective!
South African Diamond Mine
Goodbye Silverdome
The Detroit Lions football team once played at the Silverdome before they moved to Ford Field in 2002. At the moment, the former is now dilapidated after going through numerous owners, who gutted the structure.
Goodbye Silverdome
Extreme El Nino
This terrible photo shows you what happens when a neighborhood is ravaged by the El Nino. Residents needed to evacuate the area, although we would not be surprised if everything collapses into the sea soon.
Extreme El Nino
The City of Mosul
It is a bit difficult to tell, but you are looking at a once important mosque in Mosul, Iraq. It has been the spiritual home of many Muslims from the 12th century until ISIS destroyed it in 2017.
The City of Mosul
High Above Hong Kong
Whoa, this is simply crazy. How on earth did they put so many buildings in a space so tiny? It’s honestly a bit dizzying. We are thankful that drones are around to show us epic images like this one.
Kayak Fever
Can you guess what this is? Take a closer look and you might be able to tell. This was a kayak festival happening on a lake in China. It went a little overboard, but it sure looks stunning.
Kayak Fever
Theme Park In Water
Hurricane Katrina brought tragedy in different parts of the United States. This theme park in Louisiana is still flooded from those days. Essentially, it has become a ghost town. Although humans can’t go inside, drones go places we can only imagine!
Theme Park In Water
The Arthur Kill Ship Graveyard
Right beside Staten Island is a ship graveyard. During World War Two, they kept ships there and sold them for scrap. Unfortunately, they abandoned the project before finishing the whole lot. Even in a place as busy as New York, there are eerily abandoned places like this one!
The Arthur Kill Ship Graveyard
Havoc Of Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey was the first category three or higher storm to hit the United States since 2005. Again, only drones have the ability to fully demonstrate the amount of destruction a natural disaster can cause.
Havoc Of Hurricane Harvey
Intimacy At The Tire Dump
This shot offers more than might initially think. These people were taking tires to the dump, but the whole place began to burn! The drone operator captured the same people having an intimate moment inside the truck. Wow.
Intimacy At The Tire Dump
Aftermath Of Hurricane Maria
When it comes to natural disasters, hurricanes are among the most destructive. You only need to look at photos of Dominica and Puerto Rico during Hurricane Maria. This photo will show you just what we mean.
Aftermath Of Hurricane Maria
Sinister Italian Church
This Italian Roman Catholic church looks a little too sinister. The altitude of the building and all the mist here make it look incredibly mysterious. When you want creepy buildings, Europe is where it’s at.
Sinister Italian Church
Pet Me
There are times when tour groups hit the jackpot. These guys were in Mexico on a boat ride when someone special popped up to say hello. We bet they were shocked to see this giant gray whale!
Pet Me
Cattle Collision
This was the result of an unfortunate collision that took place in Australia back in 2007. There was a cattle truck, so you can imagine how that turned out. If anything, at least no humans were injured.
Cattle Collision
Daredevil Rock Climber
That’s a daredevil if we ever saw one. Just looking at it makes my stomach turn already. We think we are fine without finding out just how high this crazy climb is. Man or woman, they sure are braver than I am.
Daredevil Rock Climber
Accident On The Freeway
This is another horrifying photo courtesy of a drone. The collision happened on the I-5 in Los Angeles. The semi-trailer must have crashed into oncoming traffic. It’s sad to hear that someone died from the accident.
Accident On The Freeway
Surprise
We have another whale for all of you! This humpback whale jumped out and nearly landed atop this small boat. It must have been scary at the time, but what a great story to tell.
Surprise
The Statue Of Liberty From High Above
How can drone photography possibly get any better than this? The Statue of Liberty has long been an American symbol and a stunning artistic masterpiece. When it is viewed this way, it looks even more stunning than usual!
The Statue Of Liberty From High Above
The San Andreas Fault
There is no other crack in the Earth’s crust more famous than the San Andreas Fault. It basically divides California into the North American and Pacific tectonic plates! It’s amazing that drones can capture it so clearly.
The San Andreas Fault
Lions On The Prowl
Here is yet another photo taken with the perfect timing. This shot was taken just as the lion noticed how the drone was flying a little too close. This would not have been possible if a normal camera was used!
Lions On The Prowl
Enemies Of The Drone
This unique photo was shot where the sea and the mountains meet. The gulls were spooked by the flying camera and took it out on the vehicle and the operator! Perfect timing, wouldn’t you say?
Enemies Of The Drone
Creepy
This photo was taken in Bangladesh, but do you know what exactly it is? The creature on the balcony looks too thin for a regular person, but we have no idea what else it could possibly be. Spooky!
Creepy
Sharks Undetected
This photo has nearly achieved perfection. The timing and the time frame were both impeccable. Hold on just a minute… is that a giant shark swimming next to the beautiful bikini-wearing surfer girls? Time to move out of the water, ladies.
Sharks Undetected
Creepers In The Field
Imagine you are taking your drone into the wilderness when you come across these two. We could give them the benefit of the doubt, maybe it was a college stunt or Halloween. Even then, it’s still freaky.
Creepers In The Field
Kraken Hole From Up High
From up high, the Kraken Hole or the Glory Hole appears like a terrible vortex that abducts victims and drags them to hell. It’s pretty hard to believe it is actually a manmade spillway in California!
Kraken Hole From Up High
Stone Structure
As you were enjoying the sight of the English rolling hills, you found this sinister-looking sight. We have no idea what this odd monument was supposed to be for. Aliens? Religion? Rituals? Who even knows?
Stone Structure
Water vs Road
Water is one of the most powerful primal forces of nature. What you are looking at is the aftermath of a rainstorm. The water from the river washed away a portion of the roadway. Luckily, there were no casualties.
Water vs Road
Petting The Sharks
You know what, I think I give up on humanity. This person was swimming with sharks! That doesn’t even remotely sound like a good idea. Do you think the person got bitten only moments after this?
Petting The Sharks
Bird’s Nest
Look at this nest of birds build on top of a utility pole. These creatures like to make nests in unusual places, so we are delighted to find this photo. However, we bet it looked fairly sinister in person.
Bird’s Nest
Life In The Ocean
Nature offers new and surprising things all the time! It’s good that drones can capture these moments. This shark was surrounded by all the little fish. Isn’t that the most remarkable thing you ever saw?
Life In The Ocean
Cheaters Get Caught
This guy tracked down his wife using a drone to confirm his suspicions that she has been cheating. As she went into her lover’s car, she had no idea his husband was keeping watch! Clever but unfortunate.
Cheaters Get Caught
Time To Run Away
It seems like this poor woman did not notice the huge hammerhead shark lying a couple of feet away. Let us hope that she managed to get away in time. Sharks sure are terrifying, aren’t they?
Time To Run Away
Birds Of Prey On The Hunt
This impressive shot of a huge bird of prey took a lot of time and effort. One needs patience, skill, and practice to get it right. Large birds sure flaunt power and skill whichever way you look at it.
Birds Of Prey On The Hunt
Injured Player
Everything is not as it appears. Although the photo is full of bright colors, this shows a soccer player who collapsed during a game. Let us hope he was okay, but this is definitely a great photo.
Injured Player
Windy
Can you imagine chilling on top of a windmill 200 feet up high? He might be doing some maintenance or repair work, but it still sounds like such a crazy idea to us! We’ll have to pass, thanks.
Windy
Whale Spouting
When it comes to whale photography, this one is a winner. It was taken as it spouted, with the sunlight going through the mist it created! This photo would’ve been very difficult to get without using a drone.
Whale Spouting
After You
Oh, wow. This is such a great photo of this huge whale calmly trailing behind the boat. True enough, we do not really have anything to fear about them. However, get a little too close and it can be dangerous!
After You
Saying Hello
What a great action shot! The duck was flying up to the drone as if to say hello! The expression on its face is priceless. We bet the drone pilot did not see that coming at all.
Saying Hello
Bad Boy
We have another impromptu wildlife shot here. The pilot was driving the drone along the water when he saw a dog playing in the river. The dog suddenly attacked the device! Do you think it survived that?
Bad Boy
China Traffic
Yikes, this is the stuff of nightmares. Can you imagine going through this kind of traffic? We bet the drone operator was relieved not to be there when he was flying over this huge mess!
China Traffic
Relaxing At The Beach
What do we have here? It looks like someone is having the time of her life at the beach! Let’s hope she does not mind the drone operator spying on her. Privacy is a huge concern about drones, of course.
Relaxing At The Beach
Robot Sharks
Who on earth came up with the idea of a robotic shark? This photo was caught by a drone operator off Florida. Do you think this was a prank, scientific research, or some sort of sporting equipment?
Robot Sharks
Killer Whales
There are also drones used for scientific explorations. This caught killer whales making their way across the ocean. What a great image! It must have taken a lot of patience to send the drone over the sea.
Killer Whales
With The Fish
Hmm, what do you think of swimming with fish… or a whale… maybe a whale shark? It honestly freaks us out a little. You can tell me it’s safe, but there is something unnerving about swimming with it!
With The Fish
Sting Ray Monstrosity
Another amazing action shot! Do you think this is a ray from one of the oceans or is it a spaceship from a sci-fi film? We’ll let you decide. The Mobula devil ray flew out of the water right as it was taken.
Sting Ray Monstrosity
Hard At Work
What a great work of art! This is a group of fishermen in the middle of casting their net into the sea from their fishing boat. Do you think they will actually catch anything in the shallow water? Who knows.
Hard At Work
Salvaging Planes
We have yet another graveyard, this time for airplanes. US military airplanes are taken here after active service. It’s not open to the public, but at least you get to see them thanks to drones!
Salvaging Planes
Shark Pals
This next work of drone photography shows a huge school of sharks in the sea. The drone flew so close to catch this image, which is what sets it apart. Does anyone have any idea what the sharks are doing?
Shark Pals
Bye Bye Whale
These two fellows here had been out on a boating day when they came across the carcass of a whale. As all of us would, they checked out. It’s a pretty sad sight but also incredibly fascinating.
Bye Bye Whale
Not Your Regular Cityscape
Nature is truly something else! The drone operator must have been hoping for some nice nighttime cityscape, but he captured something more special. Let us hope that the drone made it out alive and well.
Not Your Regular Cityscape
Bacon For Crocs
Yes, you are looking at a crocodile swimming off with a whole pig in its jaws. Man, we thought sharks were scary, but can you imagine running into this creature in the wild? We would run far, far away.
Bacon For Crocs
Shark For Dinner
What a lucky break this drone pilot had! Talk about illustrating the power of nature. This is a killer whale digesting a great white shark. The fight was an exciting one, we are sure of it.
Shark For Dinner
Planes From Up High
This photo was shot using a drone flying above this airplane history exhibit. Those are vintage airplanes from the Second World War! Isn’t it easy to imagine that you are a pilot in the middle of an epic battle?
Planes From Up High
Silent Admirers
Here is another drone photo with excellent composition and perfect timing. These lovely ladies were enjoying their beach time and even stingrays could not help but stare at them in admiration. What a great shot!
Silent Admirers
Hammerhead
You would not want to run into a hammerhead in the water. Despite all this, the pilot was brave enough to risk the drone and go up close to get this incredible photo. Good for him!
Hammerhead
Bird’s Eye View
Here is a photo that is only possible to take with a drone. The overhead view of the bird’s nest shows us something no one else would think possible. Just take a look at all the details in the picture!
Bird’s Eye View
Halos In The Mountain
There is only one thing more impressive than the photo, which is the phenomenon it shows. The halo that surrounds the mountain could have come straight from an oil painting! Drones are the future, truly.
Halos In The Mountain
Another Jaws Movie
These children were learning how to swim using their kickboards. Nobody seems to realize there are sharks in the water! Luckily, all the kids made it to safety before anything bad could happen to them.
Another Jaws Movie
Blue Whale Eating Dinner
A drone caught this image of a giant blue whale as it was charging forward with its mouth open. They were clearly ready to swallow all those tiny krill! We hope it found the meal delicious.
Blue Whale Eating Dinner
High Above
This photo shows the exact moment this mountain climber scaled the summit. While it looks amazing, it must be terrifying to look at if you suffer from vertigo! We’ll just live vicariously through him, thanks.
High Above
Fear Of The Water
Sharks again?! Man, good luck going to sleep without your dreams featuring sharks tonight. Hey, at least it is not a crocodile. Can someone take a drone photo of a battle between the two terrifying creatures?
Fear Of The Water
Wintertime Forest
Oh, what a great shot of a forest in the winter. Those vibrant green trees are completely surrounded by grassland. It looks beautiful but scary as well. Landscape photography doesn’t get any better than this.
Wintertime Forest
Buffet For Sharks
Whoa, just how long did this drone operator go through the ocean to snap this photo? Those are sharks enjoying their communal dinner. Well, I have to say that I’m glad I’m not the meal.
Buffet For Sharks
Spaceship And Rafts
Are you aware that NASA uses rafts to move space shuttles across the water? Yeah, we were surprised as well. Considering how expensive the equipment is, it sounds like a risky move. Whatever works, I guess.
Spaceship And Rafts
Float
Someone created a wall to take their very own slice of the ocean. The results are electrifying and beautiful at the same time. The contrast between the woman and the sea is an excellent detail.
Float
Attack
Imagine flying your drone innocently as you take pictures of the countryside when a hawk swoops in to attack! Birds of prey are fascinating to look at, but you do not want this happening to your toy robot.
Attack
More Whale Spouting
Look at this whale going around in the water and blowing bubbles up and away. The drone caught it at the right time, so here we have it now to enjoy. Apparently, that maneuver is called a bubble net!
More Whale Spouting
Volcanos And Lavas
Man, there is something so terrifying about lava. It’s only the hottest thing in nature, after all. If ever I see some of it, you can bet I will stay as far away as possible.
Volcanos And Lavas
Airplane Too Low
All right, there seems to be something off here. Is the plane flying too low or is the airport to close to the parking lot? Whichever one is the correct answer, we think it’s a little too dangerous.
Airplane Too Low
The Tubbs Fire
How unfortunate. In 2017, the Tubbs Fire broke out on Tubbs Lane in Santa Rosa, California. It got out of hand not long after it started. Over 5,000 buildings had been gutted, and 22 people died.
The Tubbs Fire
Surprise Sinkhole
How crazy is it to have this in the middle of your neighborhood? Freaky, isn’t it? We can’t stop thinking about getting our houses sucked into it from out of nowhere! This is such a terrifying image.
Surprise Sinkhole
Cannibalism
This image shows killer whales on the hunt. They killed and ate a giant whale! It is not a nice sight, although there is value in documenting the circle of life. That poor giant whale!
Cannibalism
Go Dolphin Go
Take a look at this dolphin trying to escape from another shark attack. It’s been injured, so we do not think that the odds are on his side. What a terrible end for such a noble creature.
Go Dolphin Go
Accident Upon Landing
This photo shows a terrible accident that happened on the runway. There was an error during landing and the jet went down the embankment. Let us hope no one got seriously hurt during the accident!
Accident Upon Landing
Vertigo Much?
Can you imagine renting a hammock above a canyon? This is something only the toughest daredevils will try. I’ll have to pass on this one, you guys. If you’re an adrenaline junkie, this might give you your fix.
Vertigo Much?
RIP, Cow
Here is another alligator swimming away with its catch. Yes, that is an entire cow in its jaws. We know there aren’t many photos of them here, but we bet they have already convinced you to avoid them.
RIP, Cow
Hanging Out With Whale Pals
This might be the very first time a shot like this was taken! These giant whales gathered together and surfacing in tight formation. We’re not sure how often this happens, but we have never seen it before.
Hanging Out With Whale Pals
Sharks And Swimming
Yeah, this is one job we will never ever consider taking. For the safety of these folks, let’s hope the sharks aren’t vicious. Call me a coward, I don’t mind. As long as I have my limbs, I’m good!
Sharks And Swimming
With The Whale Sharks
This overhead shot depicts people going for a swim with gigantic whale sharks. They must be pretty adventurous folks to be able to do this! As for us, we will have to sit this one down.
With The Whale Sharks
Unbelievable Pileup
The drone shows 100 vehicles piled up after slippery road conditions somewhere in Illinois. Man, it must suck a lot to be one of those people! We hope the first responders were quick to come.
Unbelievable Pileup
Lake Berryessa
This photo was caught by a drone right above Lake Berryessa, a reservoir in Napa Valley, California. When the spring rains come in, the lake tends to flood and overflow. This is where the spillway comes in!
Lake Berryessa