During the past few years, drones have dramatically changed the landscape of photography. So much so that numerous awards, dedicated specifically to aerial photography have emerged. One of them - probably the most prestigious - is Dronestagram (previously here and here), and it has just announced the winners of its 4th annual International Drone Photography Contest.

"Drones are becoming an increasingly accessible way to get a new perspective on the world," Eric Dupin, CEO of Dronestagram said. "There literally are no physical limits as to where a shot can take place anymore."

The competition was judged on creativity and photographic quality by a panel of experts, including some from Dronestagram's partner National Geographic. Scroll down to enjoy the best of 2017 aerial photography, selected from thousands of entries from around the world.

More info: dronestagr.am

#1

Waterlily, Vietnam (People - 2nd Place)

Waterlily, Vietnam (People - 2nd Place)

helios1412 Report

#2

Two Moo, South Africa (Creativity - Finalist)

Two Moo, South Africa (Creativity - Finalist)

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#3

The Great Sirigiya, Sri Lanka (Nature - Finalist)

The Great Sirigiya, Sri Lanka (Nature - Finalist)

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#4

Infinite Road To Transylvania, Romania (Nature - 2nd Place)

Infinite Road To Transylvania, Romania (Nature - 2nd Place)

Calin Stan Report

#5

Provence, Summer Trim, France (Nature - 1st Place)

Provence, Summer Trim, France (Nature - 1st Place)

jcourtial Report

Nancy E
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again, I can smell the lavender from here !

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#6

Motorbike Bridge Over River In Thailand (People - Finalist)

Motorbike Bridge Over River In Thailand (People - Finalist)

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#7

Spanish Maze, Spain (Urban - Finalist)

Spanish Maze, Spain (Urban - Finalist)

Martin Sanchez Report

#8

Ice Formation, Greenland (Nature - 3rd Place)

Ice Formation, Greenland (Nature - 3rd Place)

Florian Report

#9

End Of The Line, U.s. (People - 1st Place)

End Of The Line, U.s. (People - 1st Place)

Martin Sanchez Report

#10

Dawn On Mercury Tower, Russia (Urban - 2nd Place)

Dawn On Mercury Tower, Russia (Urban - 2nd Place)

alexeygo Report

#11

The Family, Tanzania (People - Finalist)

The Family, Tanzania (People - Finalist)

AndrewMorgan Report

#12

Infinite Road To Transylvania, Romania (Nature - Finalist)

Infinite Road To Transylvania, Romania (Nature - Finalist)

Calin Stan Report

#13

Tatacoa Desert, Colombia (People - Finalist)

Tatacoa Desert, Colombia (People - Finalist)

raggafran Report

#14

Ugo Le Marin, France (Creativity - Finalist)

Ugo Le Marin, France (Creativity - Finalist)

rga Report

ILOVEMYBUB13
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh! this is drawn in the sand and then an Ariel pic was taken, wow that took me way too long to realize that!

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#15

Sunrise At The Iguazu Falls Balcony, Argentina (Nature - Finalist)

Sunrise At The Iguazu Falls Balcony, Argentina (Nature - Finalist)

DroneFilmsProject Report

Nikkie Armstrong
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im from Argentina and was lucky enough to be there at that balcony. I saw many rainbows that day. It was AMAZING. Truly amazing ♥

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#16

Portuguese Surfer, Portugal (Nature - Finalist)

Portuguese Surfer, Portugal (Nature - Finalist)

jcourtial Report

Ella Grace
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*Jaw music starts playing in the background*

#17

Concrete Jungle, United Arab Emirates (Urban - 1st Place)

Concrete Jungle, United Arab Emirates (Urban - 1st Place)

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Sheralyn
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really, this is first place? It looks like every other aerial photo of a city =/

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#18

Next Level, France (Creativity - Finalist)

Next Level, France (Creativity - Finalist)

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#19

Peace, Spain (Urban - 3rd Place)

Peace, Spain (Urban - 3rd Place)

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#20

Put Your Sports Shoes On, Laos (People - Finalist)

Put Your Sports Shoes On, Laos (People - Finalist)

jcourtial Report

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#21

Great Wall In Sunset, Covered With Snow, China (Nature - Finalist)

Great Wall In Sunset, Covered With Snow, China (Nature - Finalist)

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#22

Goal, Spain (People - Finalist)

Goal, Spain (People - Finalist)

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#23

La Vijanera, Spain (People - 3rd Place)

La Vijanera, Spain (People - 3rd Place)

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