'Straight out of a fairyland' — winner of the 11th DJI and SkyPixel photo and video contest stunned judges with 'unique and otherworldly landscape' to bag the grand prize in the $200,000 pot, and it was captured with a Mavic 3 Pro
Filip Hrebenda won the grand prize in the 11th DJI and SkyPixel photo and video contest with his aerial image 'The Gate,' captured using a DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone in Buskerud, Norway. The photograph, praised by judges as 'straight out of a fairyland,' features a misty, otherworldly mountain landscape that stood out among 95,000 entries from 96 countries. Judges highlighted its unique composition, rare atmospheric conditions, and serene yet breathtaking aesthetic.
- ▪Filip Hrebenda won the $200,000 grand prize with his image 'The Gate'.
- ▪The photo was taken in Buskerud, Norway, using a DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone.
- ▪The contest received over 95,000 entries from 96 countries and regions.
- ▪Judges described the image as 'unique and fresh' with rare fog and elevation conditions.
- ▪The annual contest is one of the world’s leading drone photography competitions.
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Cameras Photography 'Straight out of a fairyland' — winner of the 11th DJI and SkyPixel photo and video contest stunned judges with 'unique and otherworldly landscape' to bag the grand prize in the $200,000 pot, and it was captured with a Mavic 3 Pro News By Timothy Coleman published 1 May 2026 The world's leading drone photography contest never fails to amaze When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: © Filip Hrebenda / DJI) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Want a glimpse of the world's best aerial photography? DJI and SkyPixel's annual photo and…
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