Top 13 Incredible Photos Captured by Everyday Drones

11. Tree Lion

Perhaps used drone: DJI Mavic Pro 2 Where to Purchase: DJI UAVs Price: $1,449* Captured using an embedded high-definition drone by Ugandan researchers, this striking image records the infrequent occurrence of a local lion taking a nap (or potentially seeking shelter) at a height in a tree. Before the lions would show the photographer their actual natural states, photographer Alexander Braczkowski had to train them to tolerate the drones for several months.

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@Guardian, @Twitter.com, and @TreeLion Researchers believe that because of this peculiar behavior, which has only been observed in these African lions, these fabled cats have been compelled to stray increasingly from their typical hunting strategies in an effort to find sustenance. Nevertheless, this picture is striking because it showcases the stunning, huge cat in all of its beauty.

12. Rainbow Mountains

Ryze Tech's Tello Quadcopter Could Have Been the Drone Purchase Location: Best Buy Price: $99* Social media was flooded with images of China's "Rainbow Mountains" in 2016, and viewers were mesmerized by the stunning, unearthly hues that seemed to be emanating from Zhangye. This aerial shot of a portion of the mountain range was taken by M. Scheja. The Ryze Tech Tello Quadcopter is a drone that is well-suited for outdoor photography, like the one used in this picture.

Mountains of Rainbow © Shutterstock/MM. Scheja What then gives these mountains their vibrant color? The hues of the Rainbow Mountains are entirely organic. Cretaceous sandstones and siltstones make up the mountains themselves. The photo's vivid hues are caused by iron and trace mineral deposits found in the stones, which were deposited prior to the formation of the mountains.