Drones are becoming an increasingly accessible way to get a new perspective on the world. But beyond beautiful sunsets and interesting architecture, drones are capable of capturing the ways the world is changing before our eyes.
The photo and video site Dronestagram enlisted its community of drone hobbyists to take beautiful shots for a contest called “Small Drones, Big Changes,” which showcases "the effects of pollution on planet Earth but also the solutions to tackle the problem." It's tied to the U.N. Climate Summit in Paris, also known as COP21, which is going on right now.
Check out the winners, below: