Aerial Views of Iceland

Iceland's dramatic landscapes make it a drone pilot's paradise. With such a variety of geography, there's plenty to see and film which is why AirVuz put together a compilation of drone videos of this Nordic country. The Golden Circle is a 300km route where you’ll see most of the famous sights in Iceland like the Blue Lagoon, the Great Geysir and thousands of waterfalls! Drone footage of Iceland’s capital Reykjavik, black sand beaches and giant glaciers are also included in this aerial production.

Top Drone pilot and contributor Brendon Dixon takes us on an Icelandic adventure like no other, flying over some of the country's most recognizable landmarks.  Treat yourself to bird's eye views of waterfalls, volcanoes, icebergs, geysers, fjords, fishing villages, and dazzling coastlines.  This was a finalist for the AirVuz Drone Video of the Week Contest, and was picked as a Finalist in the  Countries & Regions category for the 2nd Annual Drone Video Awards.  

Iceland is one of the world's most drone-able countries, a fact which has not escaped the world's drone pilots.  Siggizoom used a combination of DJI drones to create this stunning visual tour of southeastern Iceland, which was nominated for the Drone Video of the Week Award.  For a cinematic aerial view of glaciers, icebergs, volcanic mountains, and endless waterfalls, it's hard to beat this stunning drone film by a top native Iceland pilot.   

Award-winning drone pilot and director Mike Bishop creates aerial films that will blow your mind. "Awaken" Iceland is one of those films.  Shot with a DJI Phantom 4 drone, it has it all, from Landmannalaugar, deep within the highlands, to Thorsmork, the hidden Garden of Thor.  Here you can view Iceland's otherworldly landscape from the aurora borealis, to the cliffs and waterfalls.  It's all captured in this epic drone production.

Top contributor, drone pilot, and AirVūz Drone Video of the Week winner LukeMaximoBell traveled from his native South Africa to Iceland for an 11 day trip through the North Atlantic island nation.  The video features everything one could hope for in an Iceland drone video - glaciers, fjords, volcanic mountains, and monstrous waterfalls.  It even has room for some Icelandic horses, a nice touch for any Iceland video!   

Drone videos of Iceland often make it seem like a magical land. Well, AttilioRuffoPhotography adds an extra dash of enchantment to this one. With his DJI Mavic Pro, Panasonic G85, I Phone 7, and DJI Osmo gear, Attilio creates an Icelandic travel film you won't want to miss!  He also does a marvelous job of integrating his wife, who was with him for the trip, into the production.

Drone pilot Nazry Isa suggested that he kept his production simple to focus on Iceland's beauty, but the footage simply speaks for itself. The entrancing charm of the Ring Road offered plenty of material, and his keen eye pulled together a must-see short film worthy of a Drone Video of the Week nomination in June 2018.  Watch this video and you will see why Iceland has become a magnet for drone pilots around the world.  

Vatnajökull is the largest glacier in Iceland and one of the largest in Europe.  Within its massive area of 8.1k square km (3k square mi) lie many caves resulting from melting patterns within the icecap.  Contributor Snorrithor flew his DJI Phantom 3 drone into one of these caves, creating a one of a kind "aerial" of this gigantic cavern.  The glacier is the land "Beyond the Wall" in Westeros in HBO's Game of Thrones; the video is a Finalist in the Game of Drones category in the AirVuz Drone Video Awards.

Iceland's largest city and capital is Reykjavik, which lies in the southwestern part of the island.  It is a new city by European standards, founded in 1786.  The city is full of Scandinavian charm, and is also known as as a starting point for drives around Iceland's Ring Road.  Contributor BreathofIceland, one of Iceland's top drone pilots, used a DJI Mavic Air drone to create this amazing aerial tour of Iceland's capital city.

Contributor and drone pilot th3venture spent six days in iceland.   Using a drone with some added ground footage he created a beautiful travel Vlog.   The video follows him in his travels along the Golden Circle road in the southern part of the country.  Highlights include aerial footage of the Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, the  Sólheimasandur plane fuselage, Geysir Hot Springs, Skogafoss waterfall, and other sights of the region.  

While vlogging on her adventures through Iceland, contributor Sandrine Hecq made a stop on the way to the Barnafoss Waterfall to meet some new friends — Icelandic horses!  The stout, pony-like horses of Iceland run wild through the surreal landscape where she was able to capture the interaction with her drone. 

If there was ever a place "made for drones" it could be the Scandinavian island nation of Iceland.  With stunning mountains, vast plains, stunning waterfalls, and all matter of geological phenomenon, the beauty of the place from above is astounding.  Case in point is this marvelous drone video by contributor Siggizoom, created with a DJI Phantom 4 Professional drone.  

Explore one of the largest unpopulated areas in Europe from an aerial view with content creator Siggizoom.  In this drone video, he flies his DJI Mavic Pro and Phantom 4 Pro drones through the Mid-Atlantic Rift Valley of the Icelandic Highlands.  The drone footage he captured tells a tale of the volcanic and tectonic activity that has shaped this captivating landscape.

Just as Iceland is synonomous for breathtaking and rugged natural beauty (destinations like Snæfellsnes, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Circle Road, and Pingvellir easily come to mind), this Drone Video of the Week nominee shows a glimpse of that beauty being fully experienced.  Using his Mavic Pro, a GoPro Hero 5, and Final Cut Pro editing software, drone videographer Marco.trastu captures the simple joy of absorbing Iceland's environs, furthering the notion that this Scandanavian country produces the happiest people on earth.

A music video for a ring tone?  Why not?  Top contributor Snorrithor worked with Samsung to create this epic video to accompany the Samsung "Over the Horizon" ringtone.  The video features ground footage of a piano performer intermixed with epic drone footage shot from many spots in Iceland.   It features epic shots of Iceland's trademark glaciers, mountain streams, geysers, canyons and sea cliffs.

The cold, island nation of Iceland has some of the best landscapes throughout the world to capture from above. Gushing waterfalls, vibrant and green foliage, foreboding glaciers, and black sand beaches splash your screen with color and texture. "A cinematic journey through Iceland" was a Drone Video of the Week nominee, a Drone Video of the Month Staff Pick in October 2018, and is currently nominated in the 2nd Annual Drone Video Awards' Game of Drones category.

Volare Video created this epic drone video of the Sólheimajökull glacier in southern Iceland.  The glacier is situated between two volcanoes and it's part of a larger structure called the Mýrdalsjökull ice cap.  The Mýrdalsjökull glacier was a primary filming location for HBO's blockbuster TV series Game of Thrones, as the landscape provided the authentic snow and vertical relief they were seeking starting in Season 2.  It stood in as the 'Fist of the First Men' and is where Jon Snow's raiding party first ventured "beyond the wall." 

In this drone video, contributor Eaglewood Films explores the Icelandic Highlands in all its low-waving glory. Iceland has four major groups of highlands in the northern, southern, and central regions and this aerial footage covers a range of their ethereal features.  Take an aerial hike through the enchanting highlands of Iceland complete with ancient glaciers, hypnotizing aurora borealis, sleeping volcanos, and snow-capped peaks.

Notorious for its stunning geographic makeup, Iceland is one gorgeous country. PilotViking does an excellent job showcasing the unqiue features of the island nation - its lush, green foliage, cliffs that crash into the ocean, plethora of waterfalls and black sand beaches. This Drone Video of the Week Nominee is worth the watch!

Contributor Alexander Schmidt Photography cruises his drone high above the Land of Wonders, that is formally known as Iceland. His cinematic aerial footage taken with a DJI Mavic Pro present the iconic features of Iceland from its great glaciers, rushing waterfalls, and steamy geothermal vents. He shoots the popular landmarks from a unique angle which sets his Drone Video of the Week Nominee apart from the rest. 

Just when you thought you had seen all the best videos of Iceland that you could see, David Aguilar comes up with this stunning 4K piece. With time-lapses of the Northern Lights and countless mountain peaks; top-down shots of the famous black sand beaches and volcanoes; panning and reveals of waterfalls, green and gold hills, and icebergs - this Drone Video of the Week winner and People's Choice nominee for the DVA's will not leave you wanting more.