Photography Contest

Drone Awards 2024

Deadline |

CLOSED

Theme |

Several categories

Territory |

Worldwide

Eligibility |

Open to all

Entry Fees |

FREE

Prizes |

Equipment

Host |

Siena Awards

The Drone Photo Awards stands as a premier competition for professional, amateur, and student drone photographers globally. Our international judging panel, comprised of distinguished photographers, editors, and industry experts, evaluates submissions with an eye for innovation and creativity.

Winners in the primary categories receive an exclusive invitation to the AWARDS CEREMONY and GALA, competing for the coveted title of "Photographer of the Year." The overall winner, along with category champions, is honored with the prestigious PANGEA PRIZE crystal statuette.

The awards ceremony unfolds in a spectacular setting in Siena (Italy) at the Teatro dei Rinnovati theatre on the last Saturday of September, revealing the "Photographer of the Year" and showcasing the captivating award-winning drone imagery.

A captivating exhibition, named "Above Us Only Sky," featuring the Winning and Honorable Mention images, is hosted at the stunning San Galgano Abbey.

Prizes:
DRONE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
€ 500,00 worth of photography equipment
"Pangea Prize" crystal statuette
2 overnight stays in Siena during the weekend of the Awards Ceremony
Special Guest at the Ceremony
Award-winning work showcased at the “Above Us Only Sky” Exhibition
Advertising on international press and main online media
Publication in our online gallery

DRONE CATEGORY WINNER
"Pangea Prize" crystal statuette
Special Guest at the Ceremony
Award-winning work showcased at the “Above Us Only Sky” Exhibition
Advertising on international press and main online media
Publication in our online gallery

DRONE RUNNER UP
Parchment
Special Guest at the Ceremony
Award-winning work showcased at the “Above Us Only Sky” Exhibition
Advertising on international press and main online media
Publication in our online gallery

DRONE HIGHLY COMMENDED
Parchment
Special Guest at the Ceremony
Award-winning work showcased at the "Above Us Only Sky" Exhibition
Advertising on international press and main online media
Publication in our online gallery

DRONE COMMENDED
Parchment
Advertising on international press and main online media
Publication in our online gallery

About Photo Contests 2022

What best way to showcase your work than photo contests? Successful photographers from around the world are discovered by submitting their work to photography competitions. By taking part in these contests, you can either win cash prizes, equipment, or traveling exhibitions at renowned institutions. In any case, the best photography contests give you the opportunity to gain more exposure and to show your best work to a large audience.

For all these good reasons, we have decided to select the world’s best photography contests, competitions, and calls for entries of 2022. Some of them are free of charges, some other prestigious photography awards charge nominal fees to enter multiple photographs. But whatever you choose, it's worth a try!