A drone took this photo?

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http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/research-innovations/blogs/drone-took-this-photo?google_editors_picks=true

 

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Nice pic. I would like to get a Drone that can do decent pics and videos, seems like I would have to spend around $1500. usd. Still too much for a toy that files around and could get lost.
Maybe in a couple of years.