The selfie? That's so 2013. This year, it's all about the attack of the drones. Lightweight, remote-controlled, un-manned aircraft capable of hauling your GoPro or DSLR high above the earth, drones have produced some of the best aerial photography and videography we've ever seen. Check out some of our favorites below. Sand Drones (above) The Algodones Sand Dunes in California encompass 40 miles of dunes, some as high as 100m. The afternoon sun offers a canvas of light and shadow for the drone photographer.
Kite flight A drone chases down a kite race from above at the International Kite Surf Festival in Rodrigues.
Slack Flying Jérémy Thétaz walking on a space waterline in 'les îles' near Sion, Switzerland. Benefit of a drone? It doesn't disturb the serenly still water – or blow him off the slack line like a normal helicopter.
Fly to tri Professional Triathlete Jordan Rapp goes for a training ride through Grimes Canyon in Thousand Oaks, California. Can the drone keep up with him? Not downhill!
