Amazing Aerial Magazine

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 Apr 21, 2023

The project LIFE Lynx has spent the past few years releasing lynx in Croatia and Slovenia to save the failing population. Amazing Aerial CEO Paul Prescott captured the project’s last release in Croatia for this video story.

Last Lynx Release in Plitvice, Caught on Video

The project LIFE Lynx has spent the past few years releasing lynx in Croatia and Slovenia to save the failing population. Amazing Aerial CEO Paul Prescott captured the project’s last release in Croatia for this video story.

nature video stories Apr 13, 2023

Last year, Amazing Aerial team member Johan Vandenhecke got a special permit to fly his drone in part of Greater Kruger National Park. We share his journey in a video story including footage from his trip.

Greater Kruger National Park, Caught On Drone Video

Last year, Amazing Aerial team member Johan Vandenhecke got a special permit to fly his drone in part of Greater Kruger National Park. We share his journey in a video story including footage from his trip.

nature travel video stories Apr 10, 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

Iceland-based Amazing Aerial team member Julia Pertek embarked on a project to capture the country’s glaciers as climate change affects them irreversibly. Here is her journey, now on video

The Waning Majesty of Glaciers, Caught on Video

Iceland-based Amazing Aerial team member Julia Pertek embarked on a project to capture the country’s glaciers as climate change affects them irreversibly. Here is her journey, now on video.

climate video stories Apr 03, 2023

An elegant lighthouse graces the island of a luxury resort, Laccadive Sea, the Maldives. The AirPano team has traveled around the world taking aerial photographs using all sorts of tools, from drones to zeppelins. © Amazing Aerial / Photo Credit: AirPano LLC

More Than Drones: The Many Tools of Aerial Photography

Most aerial photographers nowadays use drones to take their images, but there are plenty of other methods, from paramotors to airplanes. We spoke to some of our photographers who go beyond drones to take their photos.

community spotlight droning tips Mar 17, 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

A rock formation in the Nafud region in Saudi Arabia, photographed at sunset. Bastian has spent years exploring the deserts in the region, capturing the diverse landscapes and hidden treasures. © Amazing Aerial / Bastian Brüsecke

A One-Man Flying Machine Over the Sand Dunes

Bastian Brüsecke is a photographer with a unique mission: documenting the beautiful landscapes and cultures he encounters while flying over the Arabian and Iranian deserts on a paramotor. We spoke with Bastian, one of Amazing Aerial’s newest members, about his work.

community spotlight droning tips travel Feb 28, 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 Feb 17, 2023

An aerial view of Šibenik’s St. Nicholas Fortress, which towers over the coastal town on a sunny day. Paul is based in Croatia and has explored much of the country with his drone. © Amazing Aerial Agency / Paul Prescott

The Photographer Who Became An Agency

An interview with Paul Prescott, the founder of Amazing Aerial, who started off as a stock photographer and became an agency. We discuss his journey as a travel photographer and as the founder of an agency like no other.

community spotlight droning tips Feb 14, 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

Armand’s Siena Drone Award-winning photo, “Big Bang,” captures a secondary fissure erupting in the Fagradalsfjall volcano © Amazing Aerial Agency / Armand Sarlangue

Staying Awake for 24 Hours for the Perfect Aerial Shot

Armand Sarlangue won the 2022 Siena Drone Awards with “Big Bang,” a photo of an erupting volcano. Here is what one of Amazing Aerial’s newest photographers had to share about the story behind the photo as well as his career trajectory.

community spotlight droning tips Jan 19, 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 a jetty in Rovinj, Croatia

Croatia, Through Amazing Aerial's Viewfinder

Everyone is talking about Croatia’s football team, but another important team is partially based in Croatia—the Amazing Aerial team! Here is what we want the world to know about Croatia, which many of us call home.

community spotlight travel Dec 15, 2022

The Padma Bridge, Bangladesh. (c) Amazing Aerial

The Impact of Bangladesh's Largest Bridge, From the Air

The Padma Bridge was inaugurated on June 25th, 2022, after years of planning. It could have big implications for Bangladesh's infrastructure and economy.

video stories Dec 13, 2022

Poachers using drones in National Parks

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 Dec 06, 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

Aerial view of colourful ponds in grassland in front of mountains, Modrudalsoraefi, highlands of Iceland

Flying a Drone Without Disturbing Nature

Amazing Aerial photographer, Paul Oostveen calls himself, “a nature photographer with a drone,” but shooting in the wild can be tricky.

community spotlight droning tips nature Nov 03, 2022

Aerial view of kitesurfer crossing the ocean at Kite Beach in Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde.

When Drone Photography Meets Kitesurfing

Our interview with Amazing Aerial photographer, Ydwer van den Heide, the Flying Dutchman, about his career from analog beginnings to extreme sports and droning.

community spotlight droning tips Nov 03, 2022