Int'l Drone Photo Contest: Best Pictures Snapped By UAVs Around the World

The Dronestagram social network and National Geographic have proudly announced the winners of the 3rd annual International Drone Photography Contest — a competition for drone-operating photographers from all over the world.

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© Photo : Karolis Janulis

3rd Prize winner in the 'Travel' category: Summer camp, Gran Canaria by Karolis Janulis.

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© Photo : Fcattuto

1st Prize Winner in the 'Travel' category: Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, Umbria, Italy by fcattuto.

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© Photo : Todd Kennedy

Drone photo of Camels on Cable Beach by Todd Kennedy.

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© Photo : Mbernholdt

1st Prize Winner, 'Nature Wildlife' category: Kalbyris forest, Denmark by Mbernholdt.

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© Photo : Szabolcs Ignacz

2nd Prize Winner in the 'Nature Wildlife' category - Swarm by Szabolcs Ignacz.

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© Photo : Jonathan Payet

3rd Prize Winner in the 'Nature Wildlife' category: Piton de la Fournaise Volcano. The first aerial view above an erupting volcano in Reunion Island by drone.

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© Photo : Maxseigal

1st Prize Winner in the 'Sports Adventure' category: Moab Rock climbing.

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© Photo : Losmanesdeldrone

2nd Prize Winner in the 'Sports Adventure' category: Complejo Acuatico Norte de Santander. A group of young swimmers are preparing for competitions on a cold morning.

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© Photo : High Angle Shot

3rd Prize Winner in the 'Sports Adventure' category: Chugach Mountain Range, Alaska.