Dronestagram’s Winning Photos Reveal Spectacular Aerial Views of the World

International Drone Photography Contest 2018 Winners

“Hungry Hippos” by zekedrone. First place.

For the fifth year, Dronestagram celebrates the best drone photography with its International Drone Photography Competition. Thousands of entries flooded in from around the globe, showing off the spectacular artistry of these skilled photographers. In the end, Zekedrone took home the top prize for his striking image titled Hungry Hippos.

Photographed during the photographer's trip to Tanzania, the image is the perfect combination of composition, light, and color. His work certainly demonstrates the creative side of working with drones, something that is important to keep in mind as countries tighten regulations on their usage.

The second and third place winners are equally impressive, showing two different perspectives on drone photography. Trung Pham‘s Fishing Net won second place for the glorious way in which a drone captures the movement and color of a seemingly mundane activity. Third place winner Qliebin makes clever use of shadow and perspective to bring an unexpected vision of a simple stroll on the beach.

A glance across some of the other entries shows just how strong this year's field was, making the judging no easy feat. “This year we decided to simplify the rules of the contest in order to give the greatest freedom to our community of drone photography enthusiasts. We were not disappointed with the result: thousands of amazing pictures among which it was extremely difficult to make a choice,” shared Dronestagram founder Eric Dupin. “Despite the regulations and constraints that increasingly weigh on recreational drones, creativity has not been curtailed and the unique worldview allowed by drones continues to make us dream.”

The 5th annual International Drone Photography Competition celebrates the beauty of drone photography.

International Drone Photography Contest 2018 Winners

“Fishing net” by Trung Pham. Second place.

Dronestagram Photography Contest

“2 people, 2 dogs & 4 shadows” by qliebin. Third place.

Top Drone Photos of 2018

“Camo boy” by macbookboy

Dronestagram Photography Contest

“Are we all worthless when mother earth speaks?” by infectedfpv

Top Drone Photos of 2018

“Lobsters farm” by Trung Pham

Top Drone Photos of 2018

“Where the muddy river meets the ocean” by JGalamba

Dronestagram Photography Contest

“A frosty morning, Krzeczyn Wielki, Poland” by Dron Expert

International Drone Photography Contest 2018 Winners

“Laguna de Cotacotani” by Alex Mimo

International Drone Photography Contest 2018 Winners

“Tatacoa Desert” by raggafran

Thousands of entries poured in from drone photographers around the world.

Aerial Photography Contest

“In the salt field” by Trung Pham

International Drone Photography Contest 2018 Winners

“Winter Wonderland” by AndriusA

International Drone Photography Contest 2018 Winners

“Birds, Lubin, Poland” by Dron Expert

Dronestagram Photography Contest

“Climate Refugees” by Florian Ledoux

Aerial Photography Contest

“Sunset” by Maksim Tarasov

International Drone Photography Contest

“Les 3 volcans” by DroneCopters

Top Drone Photos of 2018

“Marine clock” by arsovicy

Aerial Photography Contest

“Mother and baby” by LukeMaximoBell

Dronestagram Photography Contest

“Country, Germany” by photographersWorld

International Drone Photography Contest 2018 Winners

“Fun family” by raggafran

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Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart is a Contributing Writer and Digital Media Specialist for My Modern Met, as well as a curator and art historian. Since 2020, she is also one of the co-hosts of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. She earned her MA in Renaissance Studies from University College London and now lives in Rome, Italy. She cultivated expertise in street art which led to the purchase of her photographic archive by the Treccani Italian Encyclopedia in 2014. When she’s not spending time with her three dogs, she also manages the studio of a successful street artist. In 2013, she authored the book 'Street Art Stories Roma' and most recently contributed to 'Crossroads: A Glimpse Into the Life of Alice Pasquini'. You can follow her adventures online at @romephotoblog.
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