Photographer G. Miranda, working with Survival International, has captured breathtaking drone images of some of the world’s last uncontacted tribes — from India’s Sentinelese to Amazonian groups in Brazil’s Javari Valley. The aerial views show villagers armed with bows and arrows, staring curiously at the strange machines above, offering a rare glimpse into lives entirely separate from the modern world.

A video compilation of this footage has attracted millions of views online, with many viewers expressing amazement at the stark differences between their daily lives and ours. “It blows my mind how different our lives are,” one commenter wrote.

But beyond curiosity, the images carry a serious message. Experts warn that these tribes face grave threats from deforestation and outside encroachment. José Carlos dos Reis Meirelles Júnior, an indigenous rights advocate, explained: “We did the overflight to show their houses, to show they exist.” Protecting their isolation, he stressed, is essential for their survival.

The story also ties into the documentary The Mission, which revisits the tragic case of missionary John Allen Chau, killed in 2018 after attempting to contact the Sentinelese — a sobering reminder of the dangers of interfering with these fragile communities.

These images are more than just mesmerizing — they are proof that entire worlds exist beyond ours, and they depend on being left in peace.