Consumer Drones Produced These Incredible Photos

Technology has allowed us to make some incredible strides in recent years. The advent of the drone has given us access to images of some of the most remote and awe-inspiring regions of the world. Before now, some of these sites have never been photographed, due to people being unable to reach those particular areas. Drones are now something we see regularly, whether they are flying above our heads at an event, or filming key information for a documentary, there are plenty of ways that the drone has become a normal part of our life. So much so that there are even certain laws regarding drones in different countries around the world. Here is a selection of drone images you simply have to see to believe. Get Away! We’ve all been there on the beach when we are trying to relax and sunbathe and then happen to hear some annoying buzzing close by. When we open our eyes, it’s there, a drone flying over our heads and invading our privacy without any permission! This is exactly what happened to this poor girl. When sunbathing on a nice, quiet rooftop, she couldn’t believe it when a drone appeared to be stalking her. Getting angry, she jumped up and chased the drone away with a broom. We don’t know about you, but this gives us the heeby jeebies! Get outta here! Fall Scene This spectacular image shows an aerial image of one of Romania’s remote winding highways. The stretch of road meanders through the surrounding forest dressed in the red, gold, and burnt orange leaves of autumn. Images such as these give us a glimpse into how a man-made road can cut through nature, while still leaving it to beautifully bloom. Big Cat Fury Well, it seems this drone managed to come across a pride of lions lazing in the afternoon sun. The problem is the lions have noticed the drone buzzing above them. While it makes for a great picture, let’s hope these lions cant jump up and attack the drone. Soaring High In a magnificent display of synchronicity, this eagle was captured a thousand feet above the ground by a hovering drone. Birds of prey and drones have a contentious relationship. The large and curious birds are known to pluck the machinery out of the sky, mistaking them for another bird. In fact, in the Netherlands, the Dutch police ‘employed’ eagles to take down drones that were flying in unlicensed areas. Although this may sound like one of the strangest things you have ever heard, it is very much true. However, after putting the plan into practice, the Eagles soon lost their jobs! Manta Ray We love the symmetry in this photo, and we wonder whether it was set up or not since the picture is so perfectly timed. This shows two sunbathing ladies and two friendly rays happily swimming together in Sri Lanka. The drone has been able to capture some truly stunning images as well as videos of mana rays gracefully moving in the water. Although it may look like it could be dangerous, Manta Rays are in fact, no threat to humans; however, they have been known to show curiosity towards humans. Will You? Now, this has got to be one of the most adorable images ever caught on a drone, right? As one man took his drone over the edge of a mountain to get some images of the stunning views, he happened upon this proposal. Wanting to capture the footage but also keeping some distance, the drone hovered why this lucky man got down on one knee and asked for his girlfriend’s hand in marriage. We just hope that the owner of the camera was able to find this couple and share the footage with them. Whale Watching An amazing image that shows just how great the depths of the world’s oceans are. This snorkeler unknowingly swims mere feet away from one of the planet’s most majestic creatures. Humpback whales are known to grow up to 16 meters in length and can live for up to 50 years. This aerial view captures the enormous size of the incredible aquatic mammal. The snorkeler keeps well away and admires the whale from afar. What an experience that must have been. Polar Prince In the furthest reaching corners of Greenland, dominated by ice, snow, and mountain-sized glaciers, polar bears roam the pristine landscape. During the winter months, the temperature can plunge to -58 °F. Here, a polar bear crosses between two pieces of ice glaciers. Sadly, this is also a representation of how global warming is affecting our planet. Shipwrecks This shipwreck from World War II found its place in a province of Palawan called Coron in the Philippines. The island has a population of around 50,000 people. There are many surviving ships in this area, and the Coron has become a haven for divers. The wreck is classed as “one of the most visually pleasing in the world” as well as the best of the Philippine islands. Even if you are not a keen diver, the island is recommended. Plague Island This drone managed to capture an image of a restricted facility off the coast of St Petersberg. The island is man-made, and a fort has been built on it. In the 1800s, the facility was used as a secret laboratory to examine the effects of plagues and viruses. No one knows exactly what happened here, but after a terrible accident a century ago, the facility was closed. After the Russian Revolution, the fort was no longer used, but access is still restricted. Mysterious Creature Sometimes the images captured from drones flying overhead can be quite puzzling and even scary. Take, for instance, the images captured by a drone flying over a European dessert. As the drone flew over the area, it managed to capture images of a strange ape-like creature walking amongst the brush. In the images, the creature seems about 6 ft tall with a stooped back and long arms. As soon as the images were released, there was a lot of debate online about what the creature was. Whatever the final decision on the creature, it is clear that something strange was out there. Forest Landing Buried deep in 10 acres of dense wood, just outside Portland, Oregon, is what appears to be an abandoned Boeing 727. Astonishingly, the plane is actually the home of Bruce Campbell, who has transformed the disused aircraft into an unconventional living space. Here, the plane is captured from above. You can see how completely secluded his home is, and this is something Campbell particularly loves after all his garden is a huge area consisting of woodland. The Whampoa One of the most rated places in the world for aerial photography in Hong Kong, due to its density. Specifically, The Whampoa, the city can be seen with a completely new set of eyes from above. Stunning patterns and grids make up the city floor, and from above, it appears as if there is an abandoned ship in the middle of all the buildings. However, the ship is actually a shopping center and looks totally different from the floor. Is that a Crop Circle? A crop circle can often be seen in movies or documentaries discuss visitors from outer space, but how do we explain this crop circle that appeared in a farmer’s field overnight? There is, of course, always speculation about how they really got there. The skeptics will say that the farmer himself went out and made these markings or at least some pranksters out there, but for some, they truly believe that we were visited from extraterrestrials that left behind a message. So, what do you believe? Traffic Jam One of the most annoying things about driving is traffic jams. There isn’t one person out there who says they are happy to be stuck in one. This drone captured this image when flying high above the motorway in China during rush hour. With a huge population of 1.4 billion people, areas can get a little overcrowded. Although the cars are driving in lines, there isn’t really much order to the driving since there are no lines on the road blocking out the lanes. When the roads get this congested, it can hold up traffic for hours, with people often getting out of their cars.