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The most jaw-dropping drone photography of the year, selected by National Geographic

Kalbyris Forest, Denmark
Kalbyris Forest, Denmark
Image: Michael Bernholdt/Dronestagram
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Johnny Simon
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Dronestagram, a photo-sharing community dedicated to the aerially-minded, has just released the winners of its third International Drone Photography Contest. The winning photos, all shot by drones, were selected by National Geographic editors from thousands of entries.

Each showcases a different breathtaking destination, shot from dizzying perspectives far beyond the reach of most photographers.

Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, Umbria, Italy
Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, Umbria, Italy
Image: Francisco Cattuto/Dronestagram
Moab, Utah
Moab, Utah
Image: Max Seigal/Dronestagram
Marpod, Romania
Marpod, Romania
Image: Szabolcs Ignacz/Dronestagram
Piton de la Fournaise Volcano, Reunion Island
Piton de la Fournaise Volcano, Reunion Island
Image: Jonathan Payet/Dronestagram
Cúcuta, Colombia
Cúcuta, Colombia
Image: Juan Pablo Bayona/Dronestagram
Cable Beach, Australia
Cable Beach, Australia
Image: Todd Kennedy/Dronestagram
Amadores, Gran Canaria, Spain
Amadores, Gran Canaria, Spain
Image: Karolis Janulis/Dronestagram
Chugach Mountain Range, Alaska
Chugach Mountain Range, Alaska
Image: TJ Balon/Dronestagram