Top 10 Astonishing Photos from Consumer Drones

7. Saleh Mada'in

Potential Drone: Mavic Air 2 Purchase Location: Best Buy Price: $799* Gab Scanu's photograph "Mada'in Saleh" is an aerial view of an old Saudi archaeological site. The photographer described it as the "single most incredible sight" he has "ever witnessed" on Instagram. The Mavic Air was utilized by the Australian travel photographer to capture the image, he added.

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"Mada’in Saleh" via Instagram.com/©Gab Scanu What, then, is Mada'in Saleh? Known by another name, Hegra is an ancient Nabatean Kingdom archeological site. Due to a tale found in the Quran about the locals being chastised by God for worshiping idols, the location has developed a reputation for being cursed. To dispel the site's "cursed" reputation, the Saudi government has made an effort to entice tourists and photographers to visit.

8. Millions of Pilgrimage

Potential Use of Drone: Yunetec Q500 Typhoon 4K Purchase Location: Shop.Yuneec.com Price: $1,199* This shot, named "Pilgrimage of Millions," was taken by Qinghua Shui. That year, it took home the top honor in the Drone Awards' "People Category." Upon closer inspection, it is evident that millions of people are present in this breathtaking aerial view that captures the 2018 Hajj. The Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K, a drone with the capability to reach high altitudes, is one likely drone that was deployed.

©"Pilgrimage of Millions" via Instagram.com/Qinghua Shui The Hajj is an annual pilgrimage by Muslims to Mecca, the holiest city in Saudi Arabia. Muslims are required by Islam to make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lives. The Hajj attracts two million people annually.