Drones, sometimes known as unmanned aerial vehicles, often conjure up images of aircraft flying over some distant land, coldly piloted by an operator all the way over here in Nevada. That is how they work, by the way, drones flying all over the world are piloted remotely from right here.
In a military capacity, they can deliver lethal strikes, with all the uncertainty and doubt that go along with their use. Even here in the U.S., and in many other countries as well, drones are used for domestic surveillance, with the claim being only where they are needed or believed to be needed. I guess Judas Priest had it right all the way back in 1982 when they penned the eerily prophetic song ‘Electric Eye.’
It can be a difficult subject, and I understand that, but drones aren’t just for dealing aerial death and allowing the government to watch you make a sandwich. They are also used in many private exploits, one being aerial photography. And now, thanks to the website travelbydrone.com, you can see some truly stunning aerial video from around the world that has been captured by these unmanned aerial vehicles.
Screenshot from travelByDrone.com
Keep in mind that nowadays, the term ‘drone’ is being applied to ALL UAVs, not just military grade drones like the one you see in the header. The videos on this website have been captured by everything from industrial drones to hexacopters to model airplanes, and some are accompanied by truly terrible music and camera work. Some, however, are mesmerizing. Also, the webpage is slow to scroll, you’re better off entering a location in the search box and navigating that way.
I’ve included a sample video filmed in New Zealand below. They didn’t film The Hobbit there for nothin’!
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