Photos Taken From Drones Show The World As It's Rarely Seen

21. Hurricane Harvey

This photo captures the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, taken by a drone over the devastated Houston metropolitan area. The drone didn’t just document the widespread destruction—it also played a crucial role in search-and-rescue efforts, scanning for survivors amidst the chaos. Hurricane Harvey, one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history, caused catastrophic damage primarily through relentless flooding. The total economic impact? A staggering $125 billion

Entire neighborhoods were submerged, leaving thousands of families displaced and countless homes destroyed. The storm’s intensity and prolonged rainfall overwhelmed the region’s infrastructure, highlighting the vulnerability of even major cities to extreme weather events. How do communities recover from such a disaster? The resilience of Houston’s residents, combined with national support, became a beacon of hope in the face of unimaginable loss. This picture highlights the need of preparation in a time of more erratic weather as well as the strength of nature.