The Best of Indonesia from an Aerial View

Check out this absolutely stunning aerial tour of Indonesia by top contributor and drone pilot backpackpassion, whose used a DJI Mavic Pro 2 drone.  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).  This film was a DVOW nominee in March, 2019.

Top contributor Sandrine Hecq collaborated with the Indonesia tourism board to create this stunning video from the Mt. Bromo volcano, one of the country's top attractions.  The mountain is part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in East Java, on the country's most populous island.  The mountain, which has a peak elevation of about just over 2.3k meters (about 7.6k ft.), has been in a state of near-eruption for much of the past few years.  This video was a DVOW nominee in June 2019  

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.

Top contributor Sandrine Hecq travels to some of the world's most exotic places to make travel videos for her social media audience.  To make this magnificent video, nominated for DVOW in June 2019, she traveled to the island of Nusa Penida in Indonesia's Bali province.  It's situated more or less due east of Denpasar, the provincial capital, which lies at the southern end of Bali's main island.  Nusa Penida is known for its bird sanctuaries, mountainous interior, white-sand beaches, and world-class diving.

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.  

Top contributor Moadh_Bukhash created this stunning 4k drone video of Jimbaran Bay, home to one of the most famous beaches of Bali, Indonesia.  The bay sits on the western side of the Bukit Peninsula on the south end of the island, more or less due south from the provincial capital of Denpasar.  The bay is lined by Jimbaran Beach, which runs for about four km (a bit over two mi.).  With its calm waters, it's considered one of the finest beaches on an island that is known around the world for them.

Contributor Mavicgrapher used a DJI Mavic Pro drone to create this amazing aerial video of downtown Jakarta, Indonesia.  Like many large cities in Southeast Asia (and indeed the world), the Indonesian capital city has seen a boom in skyscraper construction in recent decades.  As of 2018, there were over 50 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.

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.  

Since the semi-eruption of late 2015, it's generally not possible to descend into the calera of Mt. Bromo, which isn't the tallest of Indonesia's many volcanoes but probably its most famous.  This drone video by jasonmklean will put you right over the smoking crater.  Named after the Hindu God Brahma, this is a very active volcano in Eastern Java.  Since the early 2000's, it's had numerous mini-eruptions, including one in 2004 in which two people were killed by a small explosion. 

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.

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.

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.

Of Indonesia's many active volcanoes, the most active (and potentially dangerous) is Mt. Merapi.  It is situated near the middle of the island of Java, on the border between the provinces of Cenral Java and Yogyakarta.  With a peak elevation of just under 3k meters (around 9.7k ft.), the volcano has been erupting regularly for over 400 years.  As of 2019, it's one of 16 Decade Volcanoes thought to be the world's most dangerous.  You can check it out from a bird's eye in this drone video by drone_ulun.  

In this drone video by tom_dicko, you'll get some great aerial views of three of the most legendary spots on the legendary island of Bali, Indonesia: (1) the Tegenungan Waterfall near the interior town of Ubud, whose 75k residents see 40x that many visitors every year seeking glimpses of its famed rice terraces and temples; (2) Padang Padang Beach near Bali's southern tip, one of the world's most famous surfing beach; and (3) Seminyak Beach, a fast-emerging area a bit further north, closer to Denpassar.  

Contributor HobewPro created this remarkable drone video of Ubud, a mid-sized town in the rice paddies of central Bali, Indonesia.  The town occupies an important position in the Balinese religion, which is a derivation of Hinduism - it was the source of plants and herbs believed to have medicinal properties by the religion's practitioners.  More recently, Ubud was a primary shooting location for the 2010 romantic comedy Eat, Pray, Love starring Julia Roberts.

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.

Top contributor Sandrine Hecq created this very informative vlog from the Indonesian tropical paradise of Bali.  The specific spot is Seminyak, which lies on the western side of the island, southwest of Denpassar.  While Seminyak is quite luxurious, it's a bit more relaxed than the towns at the southern tip of the island, which is more nightclub-focused.  The video follows her vlog format which combines ground footage and drone footage, and is a great way to see a place you may be thinking of visiting.  

Some of the most exclusive resorts on the Indonesian island of Bali are in an area called Nusa Dua.  It consists of two small islands which lie off the southeastern part of Bali: Nusa Dharma and Peninsula Island.  Not to be confused with the Nusa group of islands which lie further offshore, the Nusa Dua area is the home of some of Bali's most well known luxury resorts.  One of these, the Samabe Bali Suites, is the subject of this beautiful travel video by top contributor Drone Heroes.  

The heart of the burgeoning tourist industry is a belt of islands that extend across three provinces east of Java, the world's most populous island.  In this drone video by bbacalhau, who was a Finalist for the first annual Drone Video Awards, you'll get a (mostly) aerial tour of three of these island (1) Bali, which is Indonesia's most popular tourist-destination island; (2) the Gili Islands just off Lombok, heralded as the "next Bali"; and (3) Komodo, a bit further east, which is home to the famous Komodo Dragon lizard.   

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.

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.

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.  The area has become one of Indonesia's top eco-tourism destinations.

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.  

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.  

Check out this amazing drone video from Indonesia's Gili Islands, compliments of contributor viktor.tserovski.  The three tiny islands sit off the northwestern coast of the island of Lombok, one of the main islands of the West Nusa Tenggara province.  The islands are particularly popular with divers, who seek their pristine coral reefs.  The Gili's are increasingly seen as an alternative to Bali, the next major island to their west.  The video was shot with a DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone.  

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).

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.  

Contributor Oliver Leyba created this magnificent video record of a trip aboard an Indonesian motor yacht operated by the company Mermaid Liveaboards.  The vessel is the 28 meter (just over 90 ft.) Mermaid I, traveling between Sorong in the province of West Papua to Maumere on the island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara.  The video combines drone footage from a Mavic Pro 2 with ground and underwater camera footage to record some of the dives on what surely appears to be an epic trip.  

Indonesia. The southeast Asian nation made up of thousands of volcanic islands is one of the most spectacular locations to view from above. Just take this travel video by daniel_barrington. It features just a handful of the thousands of beaches the country has and includes top-down shots of beautiful adult and baby whales. The crystal clear waters and gushing waterfalls featured will also fill you with awe and leave you inspired to get out on your own adventure.

Born in South Africa and now living in Australia, Sandrine Hecq is a world-traveling, drone-flying adventurer.  She has become a juggernaut on Instagram, with over 50k followers as of the beginning of 2019, and her video "My Drone Story" was picked as a finalist for the second annual DVA's.  On this episode of The Drone Dish, Sandrine talks about how she got into travel vlogging, what it's like to fly in Zimbabwe, the Maldives, her adopted new home in Western Australia, and what's next.

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.