Amazing Aerial Magazine

An aerial view of devotees gathering along the Yamuna River for the Prayag Kumbh Mela, the largest peaceful gathering of people in the world. © Amazing Aerial / Petar Santini

Kumbh Mela: Photographing the Largest Gathering in the World

The Kumbh Mela festival in India only happens every few years—this year’s edition, the Mahakumbh, only happens every 144 years. Four Amazing Aerial photographers traveled to the scene to capture this extraordinary gathering of humanity.

features travel Mar 07, 2025

A koala sits in a eucalyptus tree in a forest near Brisbane. The animals are endangered due to humans’ increasingly close proximity to their habitat. (photo credit: Francois Detaille) © Amazing Aerial / Francois Detaille

Towards a Better Habitat for Koalas, One Photo At a Time

Koalas, Australia’s most adorable mascot, are in danger as humans threaten their habitat. Francois Detaille, Amazing Aerial team member and curator of the photo exhibition “My Future Is In Your Hands,” put his camera to work to raise awareness and pay tribute to koala rescuers in Queensland, Australia.

environment features Apr 19, 2024

Amazing Views Presents Women and Drones: Flying Over the Gender Gap

Four of Amazing Aerial’s female droners shared their experiences in the male-dominated aerial photography field for our podcast. Over three episodes, we discussed everything from entering the field to their best photography tips.

community spotlight features Feb 29, 2024

Exclusive Drone Photos From Greater Kruger National Park

Anti-poaching laws ban drone photography in South African reserves, but Johan Vandenhecke, one Amazing Aerial photographer, got special authorization to take off.

features nature travel Nov 05, 2023

Mountains peek through a gap in a massive ice formation near the fjords of Semersooq, Greenland. Every iceberg has a different shape, shade, and ice pattern, making each one unique. © Amazing Aerial Agency / Matthew Borowick

Up Close and Personal with Greenland's Icebergs

Greenland’s icebergs are massive, beautiful, and due to warming sea ice, endangered. Amazing Aerial photographer Matt Borowick got close to the unpredictable ice formations on an unforgettable trip.

climate features Oct 23, 2023

Fresh lava flows out of a volcanic eruption in Geldingadalur, Iceland. Julia Pertek is based in Iceland and uses her drone to capture the stunning landscapes. © Amazing Aerial Agency / Julia Pertek

Flying Over the Drone Industry's Gender Gap

Drone photography is a male-dominated industry, but many women are making a name for themselves in what some people think is a boy’s club. We caught up with some of Amazing Aerial’s female members to talk about their experiences.

community spotlight features Sep 18, 2023

The lynx Kras hops towards the forest after he is released in Plitvice Lakes National Park. © Amazing Aerial / Vedran Slijepčević

The Last Lynx Release in Plitvice, Captured From Above

We spoke to the project LIFE Lynx, whose multi-year project includes releasing lynx in parts of Croatia and Slovenia to save the dwindling population from inbreeding.

environment features Apr 06, 2023

The Soča River in Slovenia. The beautiful tumbling river was one of the rivers affected by the 2022 summer drought, affecting Slovenia’s hydroelectric supply. It is hardly the only river to suffer such a fate, and many will experience the same this upcoming summer. © Amazing Aerial / Paul Prescott

Can Europe's Rivers Withstand Another Dry Winter?

After a historic drought in the summer of 2022, Europe experienced an uncharacteristically hot and dry winter. The falling water levels, visible even on drone photos, signal a difficult summer ahead.

climate features nature Mar 10, 2023

Early morning swimmers at Dalebrook tidal pool. Cape Town’s tidal pools attract a passionate community of swimmers who brave the cold water. © Amazing Aerial / Jay Caboz

Eco-Friendly Cape Town Tidal Pools Shine in Drone Photos

Cape Town’s tidal pools received a much needed refresher after the city switched to eco-friendly cleaning methods. The result, seen in photos by Amazing Aerial drone photographer Jay Caboz, is a rejuvenated ecosystem and community.

environment features travel Feb 01, 2023

An aerial view of Piazza San Marco, Venice’s most famous attraction. During high season, the iconic old square is sometimes so full of tourists that it is impossible to walk through it. © Amazing Aerial Agency / Bachir Moukarzel

Entry Fees Are Not Enough to Protect Venetian Lagoon

Drone photos by Amazing Aerial photographers show the beauty of Venice and its lagoon. The reality on the ground is crowded with day trippers, a problem locals say can’t be fixed with just entry fees.

environment features Jan 26, 2023

Aerial view of small fishing boats fishing along the Kaliganga river in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Amazing Aerial Agency / Azim Khan Ronnie

Beautiful Aerial Images of the Kaliganga River and an Ugly Truth

The Kaliganga River forms beautiful patterns and colors when viewed from above. However, when viewed from the ground, the patterns reveal an ugly truth about the falling water levels in all of Bangladesh’s rivers.

features nature Jan 12, 2023

Aerial view of glacier Solheimajokull in south Iceland.

Using Drone Photography to Capture Glaciers' Waning Majesty

Iceland-based photographer Julia Pertek is taking aerial photographs of the country’s glaciers before they disappear, preserving a unique record of the massive yet fragile ice formations.

climate features Dec 21, 2022

Aerial view of solar power station in the desert, Ashalim, Negev, Israel.

An Aerial View Of Middle Earth, From Israel

Ashalim solar thermal power station went viral due to its otherworldly appearance, raising awareness about green energy but also potentially demonizing it.

energy features Nov 09, 2022

Aerial view of incense workers sits surrounded by thousands of incense sticks, where the sticks have been traditionally made for hundreds of years in Quang Phu Cau, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Flying Over Vietnam's Seas of Incense

Vietnam's incense fields are more than pretty photographic backdrops, they are part of an important industry and ancient spiritual practice.

features travel Nov 09, 2022