Inclusive art form

Another key development worth mentioning is that with consumer drones, female photographers have more opportunities to enter the world of aerial photography.

Not so long ago, when the common practice included hiring a helicopter, donning a safety harness, shooting with the cabin door open or sitting on a helicopter rack, aerial photography has been a realm dominated by men.

Although there are still only a few female aerial photographers, some of them stand out from the crowd. Liu Xiaoxiao, who specializes in shooting volcanos, is one of them.

Her story with drones started at the end of 2016, when she planned a monthlong trip across Oceania and the Americas. Considering that the routes included less populated areas, she bought her first drone to use as a pathfinder.