To celebrate the art of drone photography, the Drone Awards attracted the attention of photographers from 101 different countries with over 4,400 submissions. International photographers submitted their work to six different categories: Abstract, Nature, Sport, Urban, People and Wildlife.

The idea behind this contest is to remind the public of drone photography’s artistic value. “In this growing debate, regarding surveillance and privacy issues in the midst of ever-advancing technology, the role of the artists seems seminal,” the organizer from “Drone Award” writes. “Contemporary aerial artists continue to use photography to create images of extraordinary reach and power, deepening our understanding of the world beyond its surface appearance and the way we relate to it.”

“Weather Snake” by Ovi D. Pop. Winner, Abstract
Best Aerial Photos from ‘Drone Awards 2018’

“Entrance to Hell” by Xiaoxiao Liu. Runner Up, Nature
Best Aerial Photos from ‘Drone Awards 2018’

“Skating Shadows” by Vincent Riemersma. Winner, Sport
Best Aerial Photos from ‘Drone Awards 2018’

“Ameneties” by Gary Cummins. Runner Up, Urban
Best Aerial Photos from ‘Drone Awards 2018’

“Dendrites” by Branko Markovic. Highly Commended, Abstract
Best Aerial Photos from ‘Drone Awards 2018’

Assisi Over the Clouds By Francesco Cattuto. Winner, Urban
Best Aerial Photos from ‘Drone Awards 2018’

Ice Ice Baby By Stanislav Zaburdaev. Highly Commended, Urban
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Water Lily By Lê Dương. Commented, People
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Dreamy Sequoia Groves By Lianhua Zhang. Commented, Nature
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Flower Texture by By Franco Cappellari. Commented, Abstract
Best Aerial Photos from ‘Drone Awards 2018’

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