Aerial photography matured from a novelty into a sophisticated artistic medium. The DJI Mavic Pro , which gained massive adoption in 2017, allowed photographers to access perspectives that were previously restricted to those with helicopter budgets. This altered how environmental crises, urban growth, and landscapes were documented.
2017 marked a continued rise in the quality of mobile photography. The recognized Sebastiano Tomada as the 2017 Photographer of the Year. the photographer 2017 best
| | Category | Winner(s) | Key Feature(s) | Source | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Digital Trends | Camera of the Year | Sony a9 | 20 fps blackout-free shooting, stacked sensor | | | DPReview | Product of the Year | Sony a7R III | High-resolution, versatile performance | | | DPReview | High-end Camera | Nikon D850 & Sony a7R III (tie) | 45.7MP sensor (D850), high-res (a7R III) | | | DPReview Readers' Poll | Best of 2017 | Nikon D850 | 45.7MP sensor, great auto-focus, 4K video | | | Fstoppers | All-Around Camera | Nikon D850 & Sony a7R III | Top-tier performance for various genres | | | Outdoor Photographer | DSLR of the Year | Nikon D850 | High-resolution, rugged build | | | Outdoor Photographer | Mirrorless of the Year | Sony a9 | Blackout-free shooting, speed | | Aerial photography matured from a novelty into a