Drones have their detractors, and we should certainly keep these flying machines in check. But there’s no denying that they have improved the field of aerial photography — and archeology, conservation, and science — immensely. Not everyone can afford to fly around in a helicopter to get stunning shots from the sky, but just about anyone with some savings can invest in a drone and do the very same thing.
The Drone Awards allows those who have honed their skills at drone photography to submit their best shots and showcase their talent. In 2018, the Drone Awards received more than 4,400 submissions in six categories — abstract, nature, people, sport, wildlife, and urban — from amateur and professional photographers from around the world. Here are the winning photos of this year’s contest. 
Weather Snake by Ovi D. Pop
Ice Magic by Martin Mecnarowski
Mada’in Saleh by Gabriel Scanu
Entrance to Hell by Xiaoxiao Liu
Pilgrimage of Millions of People by Qinghua Shui
Honors Day by Xiaoxiao Liu
Skating Shadows by Vincent Riemersma
El Angel by Luis Alonso Jimenez Silva
Blacktip Shark by Adam Barker
Big Shadow by Thomas Vijayan
Responsible Dady the Gharial with Babies by Dhritiman Mukherjee
Assisi Over the Clouds by Francesco Cattuto
Warehouse Fire by Byron du Bois
Ameneties by Gary Cummins
Above the Polar Bear by Florian Ledoux
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