We are thrilled to announce the Top 100 Finalists for the WallMag Drone Photography Awards 2026! Fly Drone · Submit · Win
🔗 Award Page: https://wallmag.io/awards/wallmag-drone-photography-awards-2026
- 📅 Finalists Announced: 25 September 2026
- 🏆 Winners Announced: 2 October 2026
- 🗳️ Voting Open Until: 2 October 2026
Why We Launched This Award
Drone photography asks something unusual of a creator: you have to imagine the frame before you can see it. The shot lives a hundred metres up, in weather that will not wait, and the only way to know if it works is to fly and find out. That craft is spread thin across the country — a pilot in Ladakh and a pilot in Kochi rarely share a feed, let alone a stage. We launched this award to put them on the same one, and to let the work be judged on what it shows rather than on who already has an audience.
How Are Finalists Selected?
Every entry was scored by the WallMag community. Over the entry window, creators, peers and readers voted on the work itself, and those votes decided this shortlist — nothing else. The 66 finalists below are the aerial photographers the community put forward. No editor overruled that, and no entry was advanced because of a follower count.
📖 Learn how our voting system works →
How Are Winners Decided?
This is where our jury joins in. From today, an independent panel scores the shortlist, and their evaluation carries 80% of the final standing while community votes carry the remaining 20%. Voting stays open while the jury works, so the community still has a real say in who takes the top three.
🗳️ Cast your vote before 2 October 2026!
The finalists below are listed by vote score, highest first. Final winners will be announced on 2 October 2026.
The Pushpa Bridge
By: Akshay
A cinematic aerial journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Maredumilli, captured from a unique perspective above the iconic Pushpa Bridge. This project showcases the raw beauty of the Eastern Ghats through carefully composed drone shots, revealing the bridge surrounded by lush green forests, winding roads, and dramatic natural landscapes.
Between Eternities
By: Praveen kumar
A Pause That Feels Like Forever. 🌿⛰️ Some places don’t just make you stop — make you forget that time is moving. A moment where the mountains, mist, forests, and flowing waters come together, reminding us that sometimes, the most beautiful moments are the ones where we simply pause and breathe. 📍 Maredumilli, Andhra Prades
Kabini
By: Prithvi Raj R
360 Panorama taken from Serai Resort. But this image got cropped a little due to cropping while uploading it here.
RATH YATRA EXPERIENCE 2026
By: Hrithik Saini
This was the first time I attended Rath Yatra in Puri, Orisha and I tried to cature some out-of-the-box images using my DJI MINI 5 PRO. I hope the audiences & the jury members will like these clicks.
EndlessJourney
Somewhere between where we are and where we're going, life becomes beautiful. 🌊🛣️✨“Where the road ends, our memories begin. 🤍🌊”
Road to God’s own country!
By: Prankul agarwal
The Road to Heaven of Keralam. Imagine a road built so perfectly between massive backwaters and low-lying paddy fields that when the monsoon hits, it looks like you are literally driving on water. This is the incredible floating road of Veliyanad village in the heart of Kuttanad
The Cartography Of Eternity
By: Jaival khared
From above, the coast of Gujarat transforms into something almost unreal a meeting of water, Wind and sand that resembles a living pulse. The shoreline does not appear fixed it inhales, exhales and redraws itself with every tide. A solitary boat drifts through this vast natural sculpture, revealing the fragile scale of human presence against the quiet power of the sea.
Rugged earth meets the endless blue
By: Chrisly Carvalho
Found Natures Contrast at its Absolute Finest
Before the Storm
By: Bhavik Saluja
Aerial view over Bachalpsee in the Swiss Alps, where the calm alpine lake meets the dramatic peaks of the Bernese Oberland beneath an approaching storm. The tiny hikers and winding trails below give a sense of scale against the enormous mountain landscape. Captured with a DJI Mini 5 Pro.
Factory Butte UTAH
By: Dhruv nimbhorkar
Picture taken at factory butte on the cold evening
Wonders of Nature
By: Mona Tibrewal
In the attached frames, I have tried to captured the bird eye view of the landscapes , the shapes of which is unimaginable, the most scenic bridges
Perspectives from Above
By: Viraj Mistry
Aerial views of Rajasthan captured during golden hour, showcasing the timeless beauty of luxury heritage hotels, palaces, and forts. Each photograph explores the relationship between grand architecture, the surrounding landscape, and the warm light of sunset, presenting these iconic spaces from a unique perspective above.
Living Patterns
By: Ashwin KV
Flock of Greater flamingos form striking patterns across brackish waters of Pulicat lake. Every winter thousands of Flamingos migrate from central Asia and Siberia to India's second largest brackish water lagoon in Andhra pradesh-Tamil Nadu border.
Stone, Sea and Revolution
By: Prem Kumar AR
An unexpected encounter between a man-made formation and the timeless force of the ocean, evoking the unmistakable shape of a revolutionary emblem.
The Dividing Line
By: KAMESH KUMAR K
A striking aerial perspective of land and sea, where a lonely road neatly separates the dual waters
Aerial Chronicles: From Land to Lagoon
By: ALVIN MATHEW
This cinematic aerial photograph captures a powerful moment of unity and celebration from above. Colorful formations, flags, and participants create striking patterns across the vast green field, while the packed grandstand and surrounding town add depth and a sense of place.
Every epic shots starts with a great pilot.
BTS - Final Result. Completely Manuals Shots
A River of Contrasts
By: Akshay Kanade
A river draws a line that nature never intended to be a boundary. On one side, a dense tapestry of human life; on the other, a breathing landscape of green. From above, two worlds appear divided—yet the river quietly reminds us that they remain connected.
Wedding pre wedding
By: Gautam Malviya
Ariel photography
A Symphony in flight
By: nikhil chauhan
Hundreds of birds dancing above the water, with boats quietly drifting through the scene. A fleeting moment of freedom, movement, and calm. 🕊️🌊
Golden temple
By: Sathishkumar
This taken is highly risk
Door of heaven (Munnar)
By: Santosh D
Door of heaven located on kannan Devgan hills in Munnar
Sound Of Love Darshan Raval
By: Dharmesh Kher
A high-energy FPV journey through Darshan Raval’s Sound of Love Live in Pune. Captured on DJI Avata 2, this concert film takes you inside the atmosphere of a live performance from the massive crowd and vibrant stage lights to the energy of the artist and thousands of fans.
NOCTURNE
By: Ayush Patel
explores the beauty of ordinary journeys after sunset. From above, a two-way highway transforms into flowing lines of light—separate paths moving together through the darkness, yet never truly meeting.
Wonders inside Bharat
Phumdis of Loktak Lake, Manipur.
Incredible india
By: Manoj Hegde
First image is taken in munnar a road is surrounded by tea estate. Second one is view from top of the pangong lake.third image is a famous kee monestry located in spiti valley himachal pradesh. 4th one is the clouds moving at the top of the sky and a sunset happening.
Tumpak Sewu, Indonesia
By: Himadri Bhuyan
Tumpak Sewu Waterfall and Mount Semeru form a dramatic pairing in East Java, Indonesia. As I sent the drone up to take in the entire landscape, I noticed a small plume of smoke and ash rising from the summit of the active volcano, Mt. Semeru. That was the first eruption of that day.
Dekhenal
By: Sohan Das
View of city denkenal from above
Above The City
Seen from above, the city reveals a completely different character. A dense mosaic of homes stretches toward the horizon, while dramatic clouds dominate the sky and soft evening light settles over the urban landscape. The photograph captures the contrast between the vastness of nature and the intensity of human settlement.
Flamingos - Tree Shape
By: ch surya kumar
In the still waters, hundreds of FLAMINGOS rise together as a living TREE. An aerial view shows FLAMINGOS making Their own TREE-ALIVE breathing reminding us that nature creates its own masterpieces. This fleeting formation symbolizes the inseparable bond between wildlife and wetlands, where every living creature becomes part of a greater ecosystem worth protecting for generations to come.
Bowing In Prayer
By: Saurabh Sirohiya
The Eid-ul-Fitr Congregation was held in Old Delhi. According to the organizers, over 5,000 devotees participated in the Eid congregation. The prayers started early in the morning with devotees coming from various parts of the region. Eid-ul-Fitr is a Muslim festival of joy celebrated globally.
Burning City
By: Aryan Naik
Post rainfall sunsent making the city look burning.
Longing
Cold winter morning reflects a longing where labours waiting for something to reach their destination, it might be home or might be someone who's also waiting for him to come. It creates a void where the people floting and they did not event know that they are floting into a matrix, a matrix of melancholia.
Lines of the Land’s End
By: Arup Shil
Shot from an aerial perspective across Southern India's dynamic coasts and backwaters, this series explores the fragile geometry where human habitation meets open water.
MAHALAXMI PURAM BIRD'S EYE VIEW
By: Rehan
Just see & feel it ❤️😍 🌤️ A city looks completely different from the sky. 🚁✨ Every flight tells a new story—where nature, architecture, and endless horizons come together in one breathtaking frame. 🎥 Captured with precision. 📍Would you live in a place with this view? 👇 Tell us the name of your city in the comments!
Project Skysurya
By: Rahul
I have shot this in #Nammabengaluru in the most beautiful places in day light, which cover Lavelle road, iskon temple and chinnaswamy stadium, these are just not places but having to view this places from arieal view hits different, hope you all enjoy it as project Skysurya shoots the views which helps people under the beauty of their surroundings. 😇🙏
Nature Photo
Every leaf has a story, every landscape has a soul.”
Nature’s Hidden Escape
By: Yash Save
A peaceful waterfall surrounded by lush green nature, capturing the beauty, freshness, and calmness of the moment 🌿💧
Dawn
By: Akshay Rathod
The picture of dawn meeting the city lights
Delhi Jama Masjid
By: FAIJAS HASSAN
Evening jama maahid,Delhi
NARENDRA MODE STADIUM SUNSET
By: Harsh Panchal
A breathtaking aerial view captured during sunset, featuring a massive stadium silhouetted against a dramatic orange-red sky. The setting sun creates a striking focal point above the stadium, while the dark foreground adds depth, contrast, and a cinematic atmosphere. The warm tones, natural haze, and symmetrical composition give the photograph a powerful urban-landscape feel.
Lost in the Ocean
By: Dhinakaran
Lost in the Ocean A lone fishing boat drifts across the vast, deep-blue ocean, surrounded by nothing but endless water. Captured from above, the image highlights the contrast between the small human presence and the immense scale of nature. The boat’s worn textures, vivid colors, and solitary journey create a quiet story of life at sea — fragile, yet resilient, in the middle of an endless blue.
The Green Heaven
A beautiful story of a green peaceful hill full of waterfalls
Every road has a story, and some lead us closer to nature
A lone car travels along a peaceful road surrounded by lush farmlands on both sides. The photograph captures the perfect harmony between movement and stillness—transforming an ordinary journey into a beautiful escape through nature.
The Final Aarti — One Circle, One Faith
Captured during the final Aarti of Ganpati Bappa in Nargol, a beautiful coastal village located near the Arabian Sea. With the sea just nearby, this aerial perspective captures devotees gathered together in a circle — each wearing different colours, yet everyone coming together as one. The vibrant colours of their clothes create a beautiful contrast, while the circle represents unity, faith, and togetherness.
Fishing Harbour
By: Abishek DM Joel
This photo was clicked at Thengapattanam Fishing Harbour in the morning by DJI Avata 2
Deone's Wrong Pick
By: Ragavan Subbiah
No one has posted anything like this before. I had made my drone fly while watching my vehicle. But it mistakenly followed another passing me. Although new, it was a new experience. This way others can be corrected from such mistakes. So I saved this video.
When Earth Meets the Sky
By: Lakshya
These photographs are my way of showing the beauty I see when I look at the world from above. The mountains, clouds, towns, roads, and lights all tell different stories, but together they show how closely our lives are connected to nature. I wanted to capture those quiet moments when everything feels small, peaceful, and a little magical.
Kalu waterfalls
By: Tarun Krishna
This reel features the most amazing waterfall of india. Which was shot in DJI MINI 4 pro Kalu Waterfalls is a spectacular multi-tiered waterfall located near Malshej Ghat in Maharashtra, surrounded by dramatic Sahyadri mountains, dense greenery, and rocky cliffs. It is especially beautiful during the monsoon, when the waterfall becomes powerful and the entire valley turns lush green.
Top of the world!
By: Mehtab Singh
This picture was clicked in Reckong Peo by DJI Mini 5 Pro. Hope you will like it : )
The Last Patch of Blue
From above, the wetland becomes a living canvas—dark carpets of aquatic vegetation broken by pools of reflected sky. In the middle of this vast mosaic, a lone flamingo stands perfectly still, its reflection stretching beneath it like a shadow.
CHENNAI METRO RAIL PROJECT
By: Reginold Bose
Went for drone shoot
Gap Road Munnar | Drone Cinematic | Misty Green Hills of Kerala
By: Viswa Tripathi
I have Captured through my drone at Gap Road, Munnar, this video reveals the breathtaking beauty of Kerala’s emerald hills. The winding roads carve through endless tea plantations; each curve wrapped in lush greenery and gentle mist. This aerial journey showcases Munnar’s charm from above — where clouds kiss the hills, and nature paints the land in vibrant shades of green.
Taj mehal
Arial shoot
School
By: Abhishek Jaunwar
School ka shoot
Hills n Mist
By: Dhruvv Maskyy
Natural short of mist and early morning bloom
"Where River Meets Sea"
By: Shashank Patil
A visual journey along a stretch of Goa's coastline, tracing the point where river, forest, and ocean converge. From a fortified headland and a working fishing channel to a bare sandbar splitting tide from estuary, the series follows the same shoreline through its different moods — quiet, industrious, and wild by turns.
Symmetry in Serenity
By: Amogh Jain
Captured from above, this Jain Basadi reveals a striking harmony of architecture, symmetry and nature. Surrounded by tranquil waters, the perfectly balanced structure creates a geometric composition that is difficult to appreciate from the ground. This aerial perspective captures not just a heritage monument, but the peaceful relationship between sacred architecture and its natural surroundings.
Vasai from Different Angle
By: Beven Coutinho
A day full of chaos and finally some peace while recording this moment
Sunset beach views
By: Shyam Kumar
A story of water and sunset is those mix day, miracle and Magical view
Gonbo Rangjon
By: Anshul Agarwal
Gonbo rangjon , Ladakh
Ladakh
By: Jigmet Otsal
This aerial shot captures Yangthang Village, perched dramatically in the rugged Sham Valley of Ladakh at an altitude of roughly 3,500 meters. The village is a striking contrast against the arid, barren, tan-colored mountains of the Trans-Himalayan desert.
areal photography
By: sudheesh komath
for the Theyyam rituals of north malabar, which are performed only once a year, ritual specialists and devotees proceed in procession to the sacred grove. the traditional seat and abode of the Theyyam to conduct the ceremonies.
Nature From Bird View
Capturing nature from where humans want to view.
Beauty of VELACHERY
By: Gowtam R
See some new perspective in our city
Veins of the Monsoon
By: Evyavan
From above, the landscape reveals its hidden veins — a river flowing through endless green mountains beneath the restless skies of the monsoon. A moment where water, earth and clouds come together as one.
🎉 Congratulations to all the finalists! Don’t forget to cast your vote before 2 October 2026.
