# "Patience paying off" – stunning early contenders for DJI and SkyPixel's $200,000 drone prize revealed

> SkyPixel’s 11th Annual Photo and Video Awards has attracted more than 45,000 entries so far Both photos and video content can be entered, with judges including Emmy-winning directors and social media influencers.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/cameras/photography/incredible-image-of-children-studying-on-a-frozen-lake-among-the-best-photos-and-videos-so-far-in-dji-and-skypixels-usd200-000-drone-contest?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69848eedd53b8b122e399307)
- **Published:** 2026-02-05
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #drones #dji #skypixel #video #aerial #annual #contenders #content
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