The Best of Indonesia from an Aerial View

Check out this absolutely stunning aerial tour of Indonesia by top contributor and drone pilot backpackpassion.  Shot with a DJI Mavic Pro 2, the video features footage from all across the archipelago.  Ride along for some amazing bird's eye views of Java (the country's most populous island), Bali (the legendary tropical paradise to the east of Java), the "Nusa's" (a group of small satellite islands of Bali), and Lombok (an emerging rival to Bali, which lies immediately to its east).  

Check out some of Indonesia's most beautiful islands, compliments of Falcon_drone.   The video features footage of Mt. Rinjani (the great Volcano on the island of Lombok), Kelimutu (an island on the island of Flores), as well as other spots on Flores and Lombok.  Both islands are part of the Lesser Sunda group of islands, which extends east of the island of Java.  They are the most populous islands in the provinces of East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara, respectively.  

Contributor Mavicgrapher used a DJI Mavic Pro drone to create this amazing aerial video of downtown Jakarta, Indonesia.  Like many cities in Southeast Asia, the Indonesian capital city has seen a boom in skyscraper construction in recent decades.  As of 2018, there were nearly three dozen buildings in the city of over 200 meters (about 650 ft.) in height, almost all of which are less than ten years old.  In this video, you will see this skyline up close, both during the day and at night.

It is difficult to comprehend the size of Indonesia.  The archipelago consists of over 17,000 islands, including several of the largest islands in the world, as well as thousands of tiny uninhabited islands.  The number of beaches in this vast country numbers in the hundreds of thousands.  Contributor Enoksen89 advises us to "Forget Bali".  Using a drone, he takes us on an aerial tour of many hidden beaches tucked away in the corners of the vast Southeast Asian archipelago.  

Epicspence created this stunning drone video from the heart of southern Indonesia.  The islands covered are part of the Lesser Sunda Islands, a chain which extends east from Java and includes the provinces of Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, and East Nusa Tenggara.  The specific islands featured in the video include Bali (including Ubud in the Bali Highlands), Nusa Lembongan (one of a group of small islands lying to the southeast of Bali), and Labuan Bajo (located on the western end of the island of Flores).

Award winning contributor and drone pilot Fabio Knoll created this epic aerial look at Mt. Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.  Named after a Hindu god, the volcano is part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park.  The volcano has been in a state of eruption or near-eruption during much of the 21st century thus far, leading to numerous warnings and advisories.  Nevertheless, it continues to be one of the biggest tourist attractions in Java.  

Contributor and drone pilot Thib from Above, who travels the world making drone videos, created this epic aerial tour of the northern and western parts of Sumatra.  The island is oriented on a northwest-southeast axis.  Whereas the central and southeastern parts of the island have a thin strip of mountains to the west and a wider strip of rainforest to the east, the northwestern parts of Sumatra is mostly mountainous and it contains the island's highest peaks.

Despite its modest size, Bali is one of the best known islands of Indonesia.  The island, which lies just to the east of much larger Java, is considered one of the world's top beach destinations.  Contributor Tiffany3ui brought some friends and a drone to Bali in 2017 and created this remarkable travel video.  Watch it to get an aerial glimpse of glimpse Bali’s markets, beaches, and resorts, from the unique perspective that only a drone can deliver.

Lombok is a medium sized island lying to the east of Bali in Indonesia.  The tiny Gili Islands, which lie just across the Lombok Strait, have become a magnet for travelers seeking a more secluded vacation spot.  Both Lombok and the Gili's are part of the province of West Nusa Tenggara. Contributor Dronecult brought a drone on a trip to Lombok and these islets.  His drone flights allowed him to create this amazing aerial view of a true tropical paradise with shimmering blue waters and white sand beaches.  

The Komodo islands are home to the world’s largest species of lizard, the Komodo dragon. Top contributor Big Head Greg flew a DJI Phantom 4 drone over the islands' national park (a UNESCO World Heritage natural site) to capture its lush green landscape. This jaw dropping aerial video is the result of his efforts.  Prepare to be amazed by the bird's eye view of these amazing islands which lie in the middle of the archipelago, in the province of East Nusa Tenggara.

Ijen is a complex of volcanoes lying on the eastern end of Java, the most populous of the 17k+ islands in the Indonesian archipelago.  The volcano is known for a highly unusual looking blue colored fire in one of the craters, which is due to the presence of sulphur.  Award winning aerial cinematographers Nava Visual Communication flew a drone over the various volcano craters, and seeing the aerial video is akin to taking a virtual hike on the road to Kawah Ijen.

If the pinks, oranges, yellows and blues of the opening shot of this video don't grab your attention, the list of featured locations just might. Cinematographer Ibnukf  takes viewers on a breathtaking and dynamic tour of the volcano-doted, Indonesian island Java. Locations in this video include: the active volcano Bromo Mountain; Ijen Crater; Tumpak Sewu Waterfalls; and the gushing Kabut Pelangi Waterfall. This video was a Drone Video of the Week Nominee in 2018.

Top contributor and drone pilot used a DJI Mavic Pro drone to create this epic aerial view of the central part of Java in Indonesia.  While the island is by far the most heavily populated in Indonesia, most of its people live on its eastern and western ends, in and around the large cities.  The central part of the island is much less heavily populated and has retained more of the traditional Javanese cultural elements.  Most of this video was filmed in the Yogyakarta region and on the Dieng Plateau.

Harau Valley lies on the west coast of the massive Indonesian island of Sumatra (Sumatera) in Indonesia, between the cities of Pekanbaru and Bukittingg.  It is a magnificent area of canyons and rock formations with lush green forests and rice fields in between.  Contributor Riojaya's drone video of this amazing area of the world's sixth largest island was selected as a Finalist for the AirVuz Drone Video of the Week Contest in August, 2018.

North Sumatra is home to some of the most incredible natural scenery in Indonesia.  While the southern parts of the gigantic island are known for their rainforests, the northern part of Sumatra is much more mountainous, with many waterfalls.  In most places, the hills run right to the sea, so the area is blessed with spectacular ports and harbors surrounded by impressive hills.  This video, shot with a DJI Mavic Pro by JJong, will give you a bird's eye view of this amazing region.

Cubabak is a small island which sits off the west coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra.  Contributor Mattcoq traveled to the island for Chinese New Year and used a DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone to create a stunning aerial tour of this tropical paradise, which lies just a short distance across the water from the provincial city of Padang, the most important urban area on the western coast of Sumatra and the capital of the West Sumatra province.  

Top contributor AerialRhianna created this epic drone video of Bukit Lawang, a village in the heart of the jungle of North Sumatra in Indonesia.  The village sits on the Bahorok River, which flows eastward through the province before discharging into the Malacca Strait.  Bukit Lawang is home to the the largest animal sanctuary of Sumatran orangutan, and also the main eastern access point to the Gunung Leuser National Park.

In this drone video, contributor Big Head Greg treats us to an epic aerial tour of the "Nusa's" - the three small islands which lie off of the main island of Bali in Indonesia.  Nusa Penida is the largest and by far the best known of the three, followed by Nusa Lembongan, and tiny Nusa Leningan sitting in between.  These islands, all of which are part of the administrative area of the Bali province, lie just a short boat ride from Bali's capital Denpasar.

Contributor and drone pilot ery.satriadi@gmail.com used a DJI Mavic Pro and a DJI Phantom 4 drone to create this amazing aerial video of Flores, Indonesia and its surrounding islands.  Flores is a long island situated in the East Tenggara province of Indonesia.  The well known islands of Komodo and Padar lie just to its west.  The video includes footage of Waerebo Village, Kanawa Island, Siaba Bay, Padar Island, Komodo Island, and Pink Beach.

Labengki is a small island just off the coast of Sulawesi, the massive island which is Indonesia's fourth largest and is the eleventh largest island in the world.  Labengki lies off of Southeast Sulawesi, which occupies the largest of the four peninsulas which make up much of the island's land area.  Contributor Henry's drone flew a DJI Phantom 4 drone about Labengki and created a beautiful aerial video showing this island from above.  

Sulawesi in eastern Indonesia is one of the world's most unusually shaped islands.  Most of its considerable land area is on four peninsulas that jut out from a small center.  In this video, contributor r_prayugo gives us a bird's eye view of the people and landscape of the southern peninsula, called South Sulawesi.  The indigenous people in this region are called the Toraja, meaning "people of the uplands" referring to the mountainous nature of this part of the giant island.

Check out this amazing drone video from the Lesser Sunda Islands of southern Indonesia.  The video features footage from the following locations: Lombok (Selong Belanak, Mawi, Mawan, Tanjung Aan, Seger Beach, Gerepuk), Flores (Komodo Island, Padar Island, Labuan Bajo, Pink Beach), Bali (Sekumpul Waterfall, Lovina, Canggu, Kuta, Ubud, Seminyak, Pigstone beach) and the Gili Islands (Gili Laba, Gili Lampu, Gili Kondo, Gili Air, Gili Trawangan).

- Nusa Penida

- Nusa Lembongan

Indonesia's Nusa Penida island is part of the province of Bali, situated between Bali's main island to west and Lombok to its east.  The stunning cliffs of the island and the tall rocks lie beside it, set against the deepest of blue seas, represent some of the most spectacular scenery in Southeast Asia.  Contributor Leni Sediva used a DJI Mavic Pro drone to create this stunning aerial view of this magical island in one of the world's most desirable beach destination zones.

Contributor Yan Indera created this beautiful video of Ambon Island in eastern Indonesia.  The island is part of the Maluku Islands, a large archipelago situated between the islands of Sulawesi and New Guinea. The island, which houses the capital of the Maluku Islands province, is characterized by beautiful white sand beaches and modestly tall yet beautiful mountains in the interior.  This video combines drone and ground camera footage to give you a full view of this tropical paradise.  

Contributor Robert Ligtvoet created a magnificent travel video of Bali and Flores, two of the most important islands in southern Indonesia.  Bali, which lies to the east of Java, is the better known of the two.  Its legendary beaches, Hindu temples, and highlands are some of the top tourist destinations in the entire country.  Flores is actually larger area-wise but considerably less well known.  It lies three major islands to the east of Bali, after Lombok and Sumbawa, in the province of East Nusa Tenggara.

Ibnukf used a drone and ground camera footage to create this amazing video of a traditional festival known as the Sago Caterpillar Party in eastern Indonesia.  The festival is held in an area called Kambay, which is deep in the interior of the country's West Papua province.  West Papua is the western half of the island of New Guinea, the world's second largest island after Greenland.  The eastern half of the island is the territory of the nation of Papua New Guinea.  

AirVuz created a compilation of the best drone videos of Indonesia and after seeing these aerial views you’ll want this to be your next holiday destination! Indonesia is home to some of the best beaches and bluest waters in the world. Indonesia also boasts the active Mount Bromo volcano and the Tegenungan waterfall. Just off the mainland of Bali, Nusa Penida is a great place to live out your Jurassic Park fantasies.