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Entrants Invited to Share Creativity and Win Prizes Totaling Over $170,000
SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DJI and SkyPixel, one of the world’s most popular online communities for aerial photography and videography, have opened the 10th anniversary of the Annual SkyPixel Photo & Video Contest. Running from November 7, 2024, to February 10, 2025, the competition showcases the evolution of aerial photography over the past ten years with an ever-increasing number of people appreciating other’s unique forms of expression found on the community site. As part of this evolution, this year will include the first ever ‘Handheld’ category in response to the growing number of people using handheld cameras to showcase their talent. To recognize the creativity submitted, the total prize package is worth over $170,000.
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and for 10 years now, the SkyPixel Annual Photo & Video Contest has been proud to award photographers and videographers for capturing and sharing their perspective of beauty with the world,” said Ferdinand Wolf, Creative Director at DJI. “The SkyPixel platform continues to be a community that ignites imaginations, reimagines the art of imagery, and embraces the diverse experiences of individuals and communities across the world.”
Ten Years Celebrating Creativity
Established in 2014, SkyPixel is a leading global community celebrating the remarkable stories that have shaped the art of image capture. The platform has become a huge success, garnering over 55 million registered users and accumulating over 50 million breathtaking aerial images and videos uploaded daily by photography and videography enthusiasts around the globe.
Since 2015, SkyPixel has successfully organized nine annual aerial photography and video contests, inspiring the imaginativeness of DJI users worldwide, resulting in more than 400k submissions from around the globe that have received over 1 billion views. Whether using handheld DJI cameras like the Osmo and Ronin series or DJI’s diverse line of drones that can empower anyone to become an aerial cinematographer, the magnitude of submissions and community engagement is testament to the exceptional creativity of the DJI community and the ability of DJI technology to help anyone anywhere capture uniquely individual cinematic moments.
Explore Without Limits
In the tenth iteration of the contest, DJI and SkyPixel are placing the boundless potential of human expression at the center of the competition, encouraging participants to “Explore Without Limits” which is the central theme. To ignite the artistic passion within all DJI users and support as many entries as possible, the categories for this year’s contest have been simplified to just three separate categories, namely Aerial Photography, Aerial Videography and Handheld Videography. Furthermore, for the first time, contestants can also submit their entries via all DJI social media channels. Alongside the “Aerial Photography” and “Aerial Videography” categories, this year’s SkyPixel competition is unveiling the all new “Handheld” video category, opening up the award to people who chose to share their creativity from the ground. Meanwhile, each month will feature “Popularity Awards” recognizing content that explores new trends or innovate art.
Details of the SkyPixel 10th Annual Photo & Video Contest
The photo contest consists of one category:
The video contest is comprised of two categories:
Always fly with caution, observe the flight environment, and follow local regulations at all times.
Industry Leading Judges
This year’s SkyPixel submissions will be judged by some of the leading videographers and photographers from across the globe.
In photography, there are pioneering experts such as:
In the video category, industry heavy-weights include:
Bonanza of Prizes
This year, SkyPixel and DJI will award three ‘Grand Winners’ and give away more than 80 prizes over the course of the competition with a total value of over US $170,000. For the Grand Winners awarded “Best Work”:
All grand winners will also receive a SkyPixel trophy and be recognized as an official “SkyPixel Creator.” The full list of awards can be seen on the official SkyPixel website and includes prizes such as the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, DJI Air 3S, DJI Avata 2, and the Osmo Pocket 3. All entrants will also receive DJI credits which can be used at store.dji.com.
Submission Details
Submissions will be accepted via the official SkyPixel website and all DJI social media channels. Interested participants can visit the SkyPixel 10th Annual Photo & Video Contest website for more information on contest rules and guidelines: https://www.skypixel.com/contests/2024.
About SkyPixel
Founded in 2014, SkyPixel is a leading global community for aerial photographers and videographers. The platform has over 55 million registered users and hosts thousands of aerial images and videos uploaded daily around the world. In November 2023, SkyPixel hosted its 9th annual aerial photo and video contest and received over 130,000 submissions from 148 countries and regions – a 100% increase from 2022. For more info, please visit https://www.skypixel.com.
About DJI
Since 2006, DJI has led the world with civilian drone innovations that have empowered individuals to take flight for the first time, visionaries to turn their imagination into reality, and professionals to transform their work entirely. Today, DJI serves to build a better world by continuously promoting human advancement. With a solution-oriented mindset and genuine curiosity, DJI has expanded its ambitions into areas such as cycling, renewable energy, agriculture, public safety, surveying and mapping, and infrastructure inspection. In every application, DJI products deliver experiences that add value to lives around the world in more profound ways than ever before.
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SOURCE DJI; SkyPixel
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