DJI Celebrates Global Creativity ― 11th SkyPixel Photo & Video Contest Results Announced
DJI and SkyPixel announced the winners of the 11th SkyPixel Photo & Video Contest. The contest, which attracted 95,000 entries from 96 countries and regions, celebrates creative visual storytelling through aerial and handheld photography and videography.
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April 27, 2026 ― DJI, a global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, and SkyPixel, one of the world's leading online communities for aerial photography and videography, today announced the winners of the "11th SkyPixel Photo & Video Contest." This contest, one of the world's largest aerial imaging competitions, received approximately 95,000 entries from 96 countries and regions this year. The results once again embody the expanding community of creators who weave powerful visual stories through aerial and handheld shooting techniques.
The winning entries showcase exceptional technical skill and artistic vision in both photography and videography, proving that unique aerial perspectives continue to open new possibilities for storytelling.
## Annual Best Video Winners - Aerial Videography
In the aerial videography category, the Grand Prize was awarded to ellisvanjason for "Africa Unseen." This magnificent aerial video work thoroughly captures the raw beauty of African landscapes and wildlife, and the spirit of unexplored lands.
The creator utilized a variety of DJI shooting equipment, including the Osmo Action 5 Pro, Avata 2, Inspire 3, Mavic 3 Pro, Ronin 4D, RS 4 Pro, and DJI Focus Pro, venturing deep into the African wilderness. For the video production, over 35TB of cinema-quality 8K footage was used as material, condensing years of accumulated video production skills, documentary production experience, and personal passion into a meticulously crafted 7-minute visual story.
The creator positioned this project as their last large-scale "passion project," choosing to conclude this creative journey at its peak. Each scene reflects a deep commitment to storytelling and technical mastery, unfolding vast desert landscapes, magnificent grasslands, and powerful canyon imagery with a rich cinematic texture. Furthermore, immersive FPV scenes vividly portray the dynamic movements of wild animals running, dancing, and interacting, offering a sense of being right there.
The judges highly praised the artistry and technical skill of this work. Zeng Jian commented, "The precise composition and overwhelming video control demonstrate a high level of professionalism." Ryan Hosking lauded, "The beautiful use of color and the skillful application of DJI technology are impressive. The consistency of camerawork and shot design establishes a unique visual style, clearly conveying the narrative." Benjamin Hardman evaluated it as "one of the most cinematic works in the competition," commending the impact of color, composition, and narrative.
## Annual Best Video Winners - Handheld Videography
In the handheld videography category, AYANG's "Elsewhere The Gaze Can Always Arrive" won the Grand Prize for its poetic narrative development and skillful fusion of aerial and ground-level shooting expressions.
Judge Ryan Hosking commented, "The story is wonderfully told through the clever use of diverse shots and compositions. The overall coherence gives the impression of a complete work." Benjamin Harman also highly praised it, saying, "The beautiful story and creative cuts produce captivating visuals. The combination of wide shots and close-ups is particularly excellent."
## Annual Best Photo Winner - Photography
In the photography category, the Annual Best Photo Award was given to Filip Hrebenda's "The Gate." This striking work combines framing created by nature, mystical fog, and the contrast between the grandeur of nature and the human scale, depicting exploration and solitude.
Judge Daniel Kordan commented, "This photo combines a clean and balanced composition with a very rare natural environment, creating an unforgettable and unique scene." Jiang Ping remarked, "The harmony woven by light, shadow, and fog creates magnificent depth and a sense of unity between nature and humanity." Jake Guzman also noted, "The rock arch serves as a powerful focal point, and the presence of the subject emphasizes the scale. The peaks in the background, softly depicted by the fog, create depth and separation, while still contributing to the overall work.
The winning entries showcase exceptional technical skill and artistic vision in both photography and videography, proving that unique aerial perspectives continue to open new possibilities for storytelling.
## Annual Best Video Winners - Aerial Videography
In the aerial videography category, the Grand Prize was awarded to ellisvanjason for "Africa Unseen." This magnificent aerial video work thoroughly captures the raw beauty of African landscapes and wildlife, and the spirit of unexplored lands.
The creator utilized a variety of DJI shooting equipment, including the Osmo Action 5 Pro, Avata 2, Inspire 3, Mavic 3 Pro, Ronin 4D, RS 4 Pro, and DJI Focus Pro, venturing deep into the African wilderness. For the video production, over 35TB of cinema-quality 8K footage was used as material, condensing years of accumulated video production skills, documentary production experience, and personal passion into a meticulously crafted 7-minute visual story.
The creator positioned this project as their last large-scale "passion project," choosing to conclude this creative journey at its peak. Each scene reflects a deep commitment to storytelling and technical mastery, unfolding vast desert landscapes, magnificent grasslands, and powerful canyon imagery with a rich cinematic texture. Furthermore, immersive FPV scenes vividly portray the dynamic movements of wild animals running, dancing, and interacting, offering a sense of being right there.
The judges highly praised the artistry and technical skill of this work. Zeng Jian commented, "The precise composition and overwhelming video control demonstrate a high level of professionalism." Ryan Hosking lauded, "The beautiful use of color and the skillful application of DJI technology are impressive. The consistency of camerawork and shot design establishes a unique visual style, clearly conveying the narrative." Benjamin Hardman evaluated it as "one of the most cinematic works in the competition," commending the impact of color, composition, and narrative.
## Annual Best Video Winners - Handheld Videography
In the handheld videography category, AYANG's "Elsewhere The Gaze Can Always Arrive" won the Grand Prize for its poetic narrative development and skillful fusion of aerial and ground-level shooting expressions.
Judge Ryan Hosking commented, "The story is wonderfully told through the clever use of diverse shots and compositions. The overall coherence gives the impression of a complete work." Benjamin Harman also highly praised it, saying, "The beautiful story and creative cuts produce captivating visuals. The combination of wide shots and close-ups is particularly excellent."
## Annual Best Photo Winner - Photography
In the photography category, the Annual Best Photo Award was given to Filip Hrebenda's "The Gate." This striking work combines framing created by nature, mystical fog, and the contrast between the grandeur of nature and the human scale, depicting exploration and solitude.
Judge Daniel Kordan commented, "This photo combines a clean and balanced composition with a very rare natural environment, creating an unforgettable and unique scene." Jiang Ping remarked, "The harmony woven by light, shadow, and fog creates magnificent depth and a sense of unity between nature and humanity." Jake Guzman also noted, "The rock arch serves as a powerful focal point, and the presence of the subject emphasizes the scale. The peaks in the background, softly depicted by the fog, create depth and separation, while still contributing to the overall work.