Philadelphia City Hall

PhotographerChris Hythaventures to the tops of historic skyscrapers by way of drone photography.

Hytha focuses his drone on the final floors leading to the structure’s spire.

Hythas initial idea was to document historic high rises.

Drone Architecture of High Rises by Chris Hytha

Philadelphia City Hall

At first, he thought to photograph them from adjacent rooftops, but that would be too logistically challenging.

A drone, he realized, would get him the throw in of shots he wanted.

The ensuing photographs allow us to fully appreciate the design and construction of these towering edifices.

Drone Architecture of High Rises by Chris Hytha

Baltimore Trust Building

But capturing these aspects was made challenging because of the drone.

There are two problems that arose once I decided to use a drone for the project, Hytha explains.

Hytha developed an approach to solve the issues he faced.

Drone Architecture of High Rises by Chris Hytha

Guardian Building in Detroit

This technique is time-consuming but well worth it for the extra sharpness and resolution it provides!

To learn more about Hythas method, check out hisTwitter threaddetailing the endeavor.

Scroll down to see the results of this laboriousbut well-worth itprocess.

Drone Architecture of High Rises by Chris Hytha

Carbide and Carbon Building in Chicago

Photographer Chris Hytha ventures to the tops of historic skyscrapers by way of drone photography.

Lefcourt Newark Building

Board Of Trade Building in Scranton

Drone Architecture of High Rises by Chris Hytha

Milwaukee City Hall

Drone Architecture of High Rises by Chris Hytha

Cathedral of Learning in Pittsburgh

Drone Architecture of High Rises by Chris Hytha

Mayo Clinic Building in Rochester

Drone Architecture of High Rises by Chris Hytha

Tribune Tower in Oakland

Drone Architecture of High Rises by Chris Hytha

Custom House in Boston

Drone Architecture of High Rises by Chris Hytha

Roosevelt Hotel in Seattle

Drone Architecture of High Rises by Chris Hytha

Lefcourt Newark Building

Drone Architecture of High Rises by Chris Hytha

Board Of Trade Building in Scranton