Amazing Aerial Magazine

Two snow leopards stride across the snow, Kibber, Himachal Pradesh, India. © Amazing Aerial / Francois Detaille / Marco Santinelli

Braving the Cold to Photograph the Elusive Snow Leopard

Amazing Aerial team member Marco Santinelli traveled for days to photograph the snow leopard in India’s remote Spiti Valley. His photos tell a bigger story about the tenuous coexistence between an elusive species and the local community.

community spotlight environment nature Jun 03, 2024

A koala sits in a eucalyptus tree in a forest near Brisbane. The animals are endangered due to humans’ increasingly close proximity to their habitat. (photo credit: Francois Detaille) © Amazing Aerial / Francois Detaille

Towards a Better Habitat for Koalas, One Photo At a Time

Koalas, Australia’s most adorable mascot, are in danger as humans threaten their habitat. Francois Detaille, Amazing Aerial team member and curator of the photo exhibition “My Future Is In Your Hands,” put his camera to work to raise awareness and pay tribute to koala rescuers in Queensland, Australia.

environment features Apr 19, 2024

The lynx Kras hops towards the forest after he is released in Plitvice Lakes National Park. © Amazing Aerial / Vedran Slijepčević

The Last Lynx Release in Plitvice, Captured From Above

We spoke to the project LIFE Lynx, whose multi-year project includes releasing lynx in parts of Croatia and Slovenia to save the dwindling population from inbreeding.

environment features Apr 06, 2023

Early morning swimmers at Dalebrook tidal pool. Cape Town’s tidal pools attract a passionate community of swimmers who brave the cold water. © Amazing Aerial / Jay Caboz

Eco-Friendly Cape Town Tidal Pools Shine in Drone Photos

Cape Town’s tidal pools received a much needed refresher after the city switched to eco-friendly cleaning methods. The result, seen in photos by Amazing Aerial drone photographer Jay Caboz, is a rejuvenated ecosystem and community.

environment features travel Feb 01, 2023

An aerial view of Piazza San Marco, Venice’s most famous attraction. During high season, the iconic old square is sometimes so full of tourists that it is impossible to walk through it. © Amazing Aerial Agency / Bachir Moukarzel

Entry Fees Are Not Enough to Protect Venetian Lagoon

Drone photos by Amazing Aerial photographers show the beauty of Venice and its lagoon. The reality on the ground is crowded with day trippers, a problem locals say can’t be fixed with just entry fees.

environment features Jan 26, 2023