Join me as I put EXO and DJI drones head-to-head, examining the best models, comparing the most important features, and helping you decide
DJI Mini 2 SE vs. Holy Stone HS720E (Which One is Best)
Today’s post will compare two of the top beginner models, the DJI Mini 2 SE and Holy Stone HS720E.
Staying Connected, Even During an Outage: Sphere Drones’ HubX and Elsight Keep Flying During Optus Service Failure
Sphere Drones’ HubX Drone Platform Demonstrates Resilience During Optus Outage with Elsight’s Halo Connectivity System In a recent trial of Sphere Drones’ HubX drone platform at a remote mine in New South Wales, the drone’s connectivity remained uninterrupted during the November 8 Optus outage, showcasing the effectiveness of Elsight’s Halo technology. The Curo HubX drone […]
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DRONEII Ranks Top Drone Manufacturers of 2023: How the List Has Changed
DRONEII Report Ranks Top Drone Manufacturers of 2023: DJI Continues to Lead, Skydio Claims Second Spot In the ever-evolving landscape of drone technology, the latest report from DRONEII sheds light on the top players in the industry. Unsurprisingly, DJI, a stalwart in the field, maintains its position at the forefront. Other players, however, have risen […]
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The Primer on Surveillance vs. Declaration vs. Operational Volume, for Advanced Drone Operations
As advanced drone operations scale, stakeholders need greater understanding of ground-based surveillance systems (GBSS) and airspace awareness tools that enable autonomous, BVLOS operations: and the terms that describe their coverage relative to drone operations. Here, an expert from MatrixSpace explains Surveillance vs. Declaration vs. Operational volume. MatrixSpace is re-imagining radar, addressing the next generation of […]
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The man and the sea – Malaga, Spain
Drone: Dji mini 3 pro
Filters: polarpro nd 16
Height: 45m
Date: Jully 2023
Location: Malaga, Spain
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Breaking Barriers: Censys Technologies Soars to New Heights with 30-Mile BVLOS Flight Milestone
Censys Technologies Achieves 30-Mile BVLOS Flight Milestone with Sentaero 5 Censys Technologies conducted a 30-mile beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operation on November 17th, successfully flying the Sentaero 5 over a cellular network in South Florida adjacent to Lake Okeechobee. This milestone was achieved by leveraging a performance-based, non-geo constrained shielded operations waiver, marking […]
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Entries open for the SkyPixel 2024 Photo and Video Contest with more ways to win
If you have spent any of 2023 capturing beautiful drone shots (and if you are reading this I might you have) now is the time to show your photos and videos. They may even be worth something, assuming you garner a spot on the SkyPixel 2024 podium.
The entry window for the SkyPixel 9th Annual SkyPixel Photo and Video Contest is now open. This year offers even more awards and higher-valued prizes than in previous years. SkyPixel and DJI will present a total of 79 awards with a total value of over $200,000.
The 9th Annual SkyPixel Photo & Video Contest is run by SkyPixel, which is an online photo community that was established in 2014 and is closely tied to DJI, the world’s largest drone maker. The SkyPixel 2024 contest began on Nov. 7 and will accept entries through Feb. 2, 2024.
The SkyPixel 2024 judging panel includes World Press Photo’s Wen Huang, National Geographic’s Anne Farrar, Southern Weekly’s Nan Li, and Michael Fitzmaurice, who was the Aerial Director of Photography of “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”.
SkyPixel’s contest now has a monthly competitions
This year’s SkyPixel Photo & Video Contest adds a new element with three monthly competitions. Each month will focus on a unique category.
In November, the focus is multi-focal length, probably a nod to the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, which offers three cameras with different focal lengths. The DJI Mavic 3 Pro was released last spring. The drone claimed the title of the world’s first three optical camera drones.
- Purchase the Mavic 3 Pro now from Amazon ($2,999)
- Purchase the Mavic 3 Pro now from B&H Photo ($2,999)
December spotlights FPV images, probably inspired by DJI’s two FPV drones. The DJI Avata, despite being more geared to FPV flight, provides pretty high-quality video. And the DJI FPV is a unique hybrid of a photography and racing drone. Check out DJI Avata vs. DJI FPV: which is better.
January will highlight handheld photography, certainly inspired by the very recent launch of DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3. The DJI handheld camera added major upgrades to the camera sensor, surely something DJI is hoping contestants make use of.
Submissions to the monthly competitions can also be entered into the main competition. So, this allows contestants to compete for both monthly and overall awards.
SkyPixel contest categories and awards
The 9th Annual SkyPixel Photo & Video Contest is broken out by photo and video submissions. There are four photo categories and five video categories.
2023 SkyPixel photo categories:
- Nature
- Architecture
- Portrait
- Sports
2023 SkyPixel video categories:
- Nature
- City
- Travel
- Sports
- Creative
The creative category is a new addition for video creators. The creative category “Break the Mold”, has no restrictions on subject matters. Creators are encouraged to explore novel approaches in terms of creative concepts, narrative styles, and filming techniques.
All videos must be no less than 30 seconds long.
The winners of the Best Work accolade will take home the grand prize, a DJI Inspire 3 for the video category and a Hasselblad X2D 100C in the photo category. Each of the prizes is worth $20,000 and $14,000, respectively.
Also, other top prizes include DJI products, like the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, DJI Air 3, DJI Avata, Osmo Pocket 3, Osmo Action 4, and Osmo Mobile 6.
How to enter the SkyPixel 2024 contest
The entry period for the 9th Annual SkyPixel Photo & Video Contest is open now till Feb. 2, 2024. And no need to hold back, you can submit as many photos or videos as you want. Entries can be submitted here (where you’ll also find the official rules).
Winners will be announced on March 19, 2024.
And to see what you’re up against, check out the winners from last year’s contest: the best drone photos of 2023 and the best drone videos of 2023.
So, best of luck! We can’t wait to see your beautiful photos and videos.
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