Drone photos from around the world will take your breath away

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Drones, once primarily the domain of professionals and well-to-do hobbyists, have slowly become more accessible to even the biggest penny-pinchers. Costs have dropped substantially over the past few years, and during this span, we have seen the technology advance exponentially.

Here, we’ve gathered choice selections from sites like Getty Images and others to create a gallery of truly epic shots. From awe-inspiring views of Mexico City and tantalizing close-ups of glacial sheets to sights of the shifting sands along the Arabian Desert, here are 20 of our favorite drone photos from around the globe.

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