The best drone photography of 2016 – in pictures
The winners in the third annual drone photography awards have been announced. Organised by the social network Dronestagram, the competition attracted more than 6,000 entries from amateur and professional drone enthusiasts across the world
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First place in the travel category went to the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi in Italy
Photograph: Francesco Cattuto
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A flock of sheep in Romania placed second in nature and wildlife photos
Photograph: Szabolcs Ignacz
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Moab rock climbing, Utah won first place in sport and adventure
Photograph: Max Siegal
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Camels on Cable beach, Western Australia took second place in travel
Photograph: Todd Kennedy
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Piton de la Fournaise, a volcano on Réunion Island, came third in nature and wildlife
Photograph: Jonathan Payet
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In the sports and adventure category, a swimming competition in Cúcuta, Colombia came second
Photograph: Juan Pablo Bayona
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Playa de Amadores, Gran Canaria, Spain won the travel section
Photograph: Karolis Janulis
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Kalbyris Forest in Denmark placed first in nature and wildlife
Photograph: Michael B Rasmussen
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A skier on Chugach mountain range in Alaska was third in sport and adventure
Photograph: Tj Balon
