In the past few years aerial footage has become a common fixture in surfing clips thanks to massive advancements in drone tech, and now we get to see the worlds best waves from an angle previously only enjoyed by the exotic birds (and sea gulls) that fly above them. Over the next 5 days we’ll be bringing you our 5 favourite clips shot from a drone.

In at number 3 is another fresh view on a very well covered stretch of reef- Pipeline & Backdoor. Featuring one of the best waves in the world in all its blue, cylindrical and dare we say it, inviting, glory: