When it comes to telling a story, perspective is everything—and nothing delivers it quite like drone and timelapse user-generated content (UGC).
These standout visuals give audiences a bird’s-eye view of unfolding events and the passing of time, turning storytelling into an immersive experience that captivates audiences around the world.
For journalists, these clips aren’t just powerful tools; they’re game-changers. Here are some of the drone and timelapse UGC clips that reshaped this month’s newsgathering and set the standard for 2025 storytelling.
The aurora australis dazzled over parts of Tasmania in the early hours of January 1.
Photographer Ben Swanson captured this timelapse in northern Tasmania. He described the aurora as a “stunning” display that lasted from dusk until dawn with “vibrant colors, beautiful big beams, and shapes reaching high into the sky overhead.”
Storyful timelapse footage captured a glowing crescent moon setting behind San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
“Golden …