Drones have been around for a long time, but it’s only in recent years that commercial ones have hit the market and increased in popularity. Photographers are putting down their traditional cameras and taking to the skies to take some truly awe-inspiring shots.
Aerial photography has helped change the world. What was once only a provenance of government is now something that civilians can use every day. The first photography drone was invented in 1882 when an inventor pioneered a kite that had a timed explosive charge attached to it that triggered a camera. Now, drones are a million times more high-tech.
Using a drone is a wonderful way to explore things from a different angle regardless of if you’re a pro or an amateur – but it’s not exactly a cheap hobby. Drones can be sold on sites like Amazon for thousands of dollars. Technology in this field is still advancing, so pictures like this are just the beginning.
1. Gray Whale Plays Pushing Tourists
Possible Drone Used: SwellPro Splash Drone 3
Where to Buy: SwellPro.com
Cost: $1,399*
This awesome award-winning drone photo will tug at the heartstrings of animal lovers everywhere. In this photo, we see a group of passengers on a small travel boat. A gray whale is playfully bumping up against them, giving them one memorable photo op.
According to Animal Planet, it’s likely that these tourists simply bumped into the whale on one of its migrations. The Gray Whale is a “great migrator,” with some of these gentle giants swimming around 12,430 miles (round-trip) a year. In the summer, they spend their time in the polar waters. In winter, they head down for a vacation to tropical waters.
This photo would be perfect, again, for a drone like the SwellPro Splash Drone 3, which is waterproof. The Drone maker, SwellPro, knows that it is popular among the fishing crowd, so it actually sells it with a “Fishing Bundle” for extra.” The Splash Drone 3 would be able to withstand a splash if the gray whale decided to smack his tail on the water.