Capturing the world from above is no easy feat, but our talented and equally passionate 500px community rose to the challenge during our recent Photo Quest with 3DRobotics, the creators of the world’s first smart drone. From shots taken with drones to aerials taken from up high in a helicopter to portraits of people or things in detail that exist below you and your camera—you took us on an adventure up in the air through your breathtaking Photo Quest submissions.

Below, we rounded up some notable aerial photos—these are the honorable mentions that inspired us as we were judging the Quest. Did your photo make it? And to find out who won the Photo Quest and will be receiving a brand-new 3DRobotics Full Solo Smart Drone kit, packed with 3-axis gimbal, extra props, extra battery, and Solo backpack…just scroll down right after this collection!

Transporter by Janet Weldon on 500px

Lower Sunwapta Falls, Jasper National Park by Dale Johnson on 500px.com

AFJ by Janet Weldon on 500px

Integrated  Circuit by SC Photography on 500px.com

Happy juices! by Janet Weldon on 500px

Dj Grandwizard Theodore by Janet Weldon on 500px

Your Green Side by Janet Weldon on 500px

Baking transmutation by Janet Weldon on 500px

Looking down Belmore Falls by Janet Weldon on 500px

Crochet by Janet Weldon on 500px

Curiosity by Janet Weldon on 500px

Morning Affairs by Janet Weldon on 500px

CLEA & AIMEE by Janet Weldon on 500px

The Pool on a Roof by Jose Rodriguez on 500px.com

A story you only see from above by Janet Weldon on 500px

Red down by Janet Weldon on 500px

Photo Quest Winner

And the winner is, “Life flows and we struggle” by Harsh Choudhary.

Life flows and we struggle by Janet Weldon on 500px

Congrats, Harsh! You won a brand-new Full Solo Smart Drone kit with 3-axis gimbal, extra props, extra battery, and Solo backpack—courtesy of 3DRobotics. We’ll be in touch with you soon so we can send your prize.


Didn’t get a chance to submit your work to our View From Above Quest? Check out our other ongoing Photo Quests packed with fun challenges that can win you more epic prizes!