In the age of artificial intelligence, drones are actively being used in various industries for home and commercial use. In future, they will undoubtedly be more closely integrated in our lives, from law enforcement, through to healthcare, retail shopping and more. For the time being, drones are most commonly used to take photographs and videos from angles that are impossible for humans to capture themselves. As these photographs suggest, the technology has the ability to take some spectacular and rather intriguing footage that may not have been possible to see with traditional equipment.
A Huge Catch
Photographer: Curtis Williams
Where: Panama City Beach, Florida
Panama city beach in Florida is a popular tourist destination, and in the summer it’s not uncommon to see thousands of holiday goers unwinding on the beach, with many enjoying the shallows of the ocean as well. As this drone shot by Curtis Williams proves, you don’t need to be in the deep end of the sea to have a potential encounter with a shark. This photograph shows just how close a hammerhead came to making contact, reminding us that it pays to stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
A Giant Rabbit Called Hase
Where: Piedmont, Italy
Details: You better believe this giant is known as Hase…say hi to him
Our next shot hails from the town of Piedmont in Italy. Affectionately known as Hase the the pink rabbit, this enormous sculpture was designed by a group of artists from Vienna who envisioned it to be a large area for people to climb, relax and play on. Over 200 feet long and 20 feet thick, it’s made of soft, waterproof materials and is stuffed with straw. Supposed to last until 2025, Hase is decomposing faster than planned unfortunately, and by 2016 he was already turning grey.