2025 Drone Photography Awards Exhibit Breathtaking Aerial Perspectives of Worldwide Sceneries

“The Lone Horseman” by Dennis Schmelz has been honored as the Photo of the Year in the 2025 Drone Photo Awards, showcasing the distinct viewpoints attained through drone technology. Captured during the blue hour in Cappadocia, the photograph of a solitary rider on a snowy rocky ledge offers a new interpretation of a often-photographed site. This prestigious competition features eight categories along with a video award, underscoring the finest in aerial photography. Schmelz’s award-winning piece, along with other category victors and finalists, will be displayed at the “Above Us Only Sky” exhibition in Siena, Italy, providing viewers an exceptional glimpse of the Earth’s splendor from above. Other remarkable winners showcase striking visuals of severe drought in Iran, a couple eloping above the clouds of Scotland, and vibrant scenes of wildlife and cityscapes. The exhibition runs until November 23, 2025, honoring the creativity and advancements in drone photography.