2020 Skypixel Contest With Big Prizes And Photos Of Previous Winning Shots

These magnificent aerial shots from SkyPixel prove how much drone aerial photography is improving every few months.

The quality of drones coming to the market has been phenomenal with new innovation in flight systems, sensor technology, gimbal stabilization and cameras. 2020 will also be a terrific year for drone innovation.

Below, we feature 12 terrific aerial shots from SkyPixel and give you some details about the SkyPixel aerial photography competition, which has some terrific prizes.

SkyPixel Aerial Shots

SkyPixel is a place where aerial photographers and filmmakers from around the world can upload, view, share and collaborate on aerial photography and filming projects. This popular website is a terrific tool for any aerial business to present their portfolio and talents.

It is also a tremendous way to build a reputation for yourself and your aerial business. One of the most positive aspects of SkyPixel is belonging to a community which shares your passion.

SkyPixel Aerial Photo Contest

DJI is the organizer of the SkyPixel Photo Contest. There are loads of prizes and in various categories such as;

Photo Category

Architecture
Portrait
Nature
Sport

Video Category

For Skypixel content 2020, the Grand Prize will be for a total value of USD 11,566 and will consist of the following;

Nikon Z 6 body + 64 GB XQD
Nikon Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S lens
Mavic 2 Pro (DJI Smart Controller)
Nikon Z 14-30 mm f/4 S lens
Nikon Z 24 mm f/1.8 S lens
Nikon Z 35 mm f/1.8 S lens
Ronin-SC Pro Combo
Nikon ME-1 Microphone
EN-EL15b Battery X 2 (extra battery for Nikon Z 6)

For 2020, the 1st prize will have a total value of USD $4,238 and will comprise of the following;

Mavic 2 Zoom (DJI Smart Controller)
Nikon Z 50 16 – 50 mm camera lens kit
WD My Passport Wireless SSD – 2 TB
Ronin-SC Pro Combo

The entrance dates are always early in the year so keep an eye out for the Skypixel contest in 2021. Here were the dates for Skypixel 2019 / 2020;

Contest Starts – 12/03/2019
Submission Deadline – 02/03/2020
Winners Announced – 03/03/2020

Being part of this contest will help raise your aerial photography skills up another notch. Skypixel is a terrific community to belong to and the prizes in this photo contest are really fantastic.

12 Fantastic Skypixel Aerial Shots

Below are 12 top aerial shots from the previous SkyPixel competitions. These are my own personal choices as SkyPixel has hundreds of magnificent aerial photos. When you start to browse the photos on SkyPixel, you’ll get lost in a sea of beautiful aerial photography. Hours just float by viewing amazing aerial images.

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To take great aerial photos like these, you need great piloting skills, know aerial photography inside out, plenty of experience and the best equipment. You need to be able to film both scenery and aerial film people professionally.

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Now lets take a quick view at 12 top aerial photos from SkyPixel. Don’t forget to check out some terrific aerial cinematography from around the globe in our best drone videos section.

Aerial Photo Over Lake Bled, Slovenia

Located in the Julian Alps in North West, Slovenia’s, you have this beautiful sweeping mountain panorama, a cliff-hanging castle, a lazy lakeside promenade, and the country’s most sought-after desserts. Simply WOW.