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20 Most Impressive Photos Captured by Drones in 2016

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Dronestagram, a drone photos social network partnered with National Geographic to reveal the winners of the International Drone Photography Contest. Here are the best 20 aerial photos captured from drones. 

This selection of stunning drone photos features the best aerial photography of places from around the world. These photos were selected from dronestagram’s 600 million user base and highlight the beauty of drone pictures in several categories like adventure, wildlife, agriculture, sports, cultural heritage, landscapes and romantic moments.

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Ski race shot in Adzhigardak, Asha, Russia
Ski race shot in Adzhigardak, Asha, Russia
Summer camp in Gran Canaria on the finest playa de Amadores, Spain
Summer camp in Gran Canaria on the finest playa de Amadores, Spain
Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, at sunset with fog around. Assisi (PG), Umbria, Italy
Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, at sunset with fog around. Assisi (PG), Umbria, Italy
Buddha in Ushika, Japan
Buddha in Ushika, Japan
Road in Trasilvania. Bogata Forest, Romania (between Brasov and Sighisoara)
Road in Trasilvania. Bogata Forest, Romania (between Brasov and Sighisoara)
Cable beach caravan of camels at sunset.
Cable beach caravan of camels at sunset.
Copacabana, Rio de janeiro / Brasil
Copacabana, Rio de janeiro / Brasil
A magnificent bird attack in French Polynesia
A magnificent bird attack in French Polynesia
Red chilly farmer in Guntur , India
Red chilly farmer in Guntur , India
Couple shot from drone, Huahine, French Polynesia
Couple shot from drone, Huahine, French Polynesia
Huia dam New Zealand
Selfie on Huia dam New Zealand
Miedzyzdroje plaża, Poland
Miedzyzdroje plaża, Poland
Niagara Falls aerial photo. New York state, USA
Niagara Falls aerial photo. New York state, USA
The first aerial view above an erupting volcano in Reunion Island by drone. Piton de la Fournaise Volcano
The first aerial view above an erupting volcano in Reunion Island by drone. Piton de la Fournaise Volcano
Harvesting in Provance, France
Harvesting in Provance, France
Rock climbing from above. Moab, Utah, USA
Rock climbing from above. Moab, Utah, USA
Stirling, Alberta, Canada
Stirling, Alberta, Canada
Swarm of sheep near Sibiu, Romania
Swarm of sheep near Sibiu, Romania
Evening sunset in Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Italy
Evening sunset in Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Italy
Yasawa Islands, Fiji
Yasawa Islands, Fiji
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About Alex Moretti

Adventure junkie, content creator and storyteller, Alex left his nine-to-five career lifestyle to become a full time world traveler. He started his journey to the unknown 5 years ago and visited more than 30 countries and 400 cities ever since. Learn more about Placeaholic's Editorial Process.

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