The world can look very different from above, as proven by the Drone Photo Awards. The annual international contest of aerial photography – part of the Siena Awards – showcases the very best images taken by drone, revealing rarely seen worlds and framing familiar scenes in striking new ways. While we eagerly await 2025's results, we thought we'd bask in the glow of some of our favourite shots from previous years. 

Scroll through the gallery to discover some of the best images in Drone Photo Awards history...