Amazing Aerial Magazine

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 Sep 18, 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

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

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 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