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Aerial Achievement Awards  

Celebrating the saves, wins, and heroic feats of our customers in their every day work.

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The Aerial Achievement Awards were created to show the world the incredible work achieved with Skydio drone programs, giving recognition to those who are doing big things.

Congratulations to our winners

2024 Aerial Achievement Award nominees

See how the world's most advanced aerial robotics are making a difference for some of the world's most respected companies and organizations.

Akron Police Department

American Electric Power

Anderson Police Department

BNSF Railway

CalTrans

Chicago Police Department

Colorado State University - Drone Center

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Dominion Energy

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office

MassDOT Aeronautics

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New York City Police Department

New York City Police Department - Transit

New York Power Authority

Oklahoma City Police Department

Orange County Sheriff’s Office

Pacific Gas & Electric

Pasco County Sheriff’s Office

Sumner County EMA

Tulsa Fire Department

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Award Winner Experience

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Aerial Achievement
Award winners receive:

Skydio Award Trophy

a beautiful hand-casted Statuette, the symbol of Drone excellence

Industry Recognition

Celebration at Skydio Ascend Awards Spotlight

Skydio For All charitable donation

Donation the winner’s selected community organization subject to applicable policy and regulation.

Award Categories

Program Excellence
Lifesaving Achievements
Best New Program of the Year
Achievements in Innovation
Best Use of Autonomy
Social Impact
From Flight to Insight
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The Aerial Achievement Awards are for those who take on the monumentous challenge of building a safer, better future with Skydio technology.

...and we applaud you.

Entry Information

Submission process

01

Pick your
biggest win

02

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Entries are
evaluated

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Winners are selected
and recognized

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Entry requirements

Entry Brief:
Award nominations should include a story description illustrating how you or other customers have used their suite of Skydio products to improve outcomes in the field. Whether saving time, saving lives or serving the community — we want to hear all of the gritty details.

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Video / Audio Submission:
Entries must include Skydio camera footage or other supporting media. Submitted content must be suitable for unrestricted publication and use by Skydio.

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Eligibility

Nominations for Skydio Aerial Achievement Awards are open to any organization or person who uses a Skydio drone (any model) to improve outcomes in their field of work.

  • Video footage or still imagery of the event is required for winner(s)
  • Event must have occurred within the last two years
  • Event must be qualified and approved for external publication and celebration
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*Participants attest that they are eligible to participate based on their local jurisdiction, and as applicable, their agency requirements. Skydio is committed to following and implementing necessary measures to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.

Questions?

FAQs

What are the Award Categories?

Examples of Skydio Award Categories may include but are not limited* to:

  • Program Excellence
  • Lifesaving Achievements
  • Best New Program of the Year
  • Innovation
  • Best Use of Autonomy
  • Social Impact
  • From Flight to Insight
Will more than one award be given per category?

Depending on the specific award and eligible nominations, and subject to Skydio’s sole discretion, more than one award may be granted per category.

How will the final Award winners be selected?

Award nominations will be reviewed by a panel of Skydio experts and executives.

How will nominees be notified of their nominations?

Nominees will be notified via email communications from Awards@Skydio.com

How will Award winners be notified of their Award?

Award winners will be announced at Ascend 2024, during the Customer Awards Spotlight taking place on September 26, 2024 in Santa Cruz County, CA. This event will also be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in person.

How many times can an agency or individual be nominated?

There is no limit to the number of nominees any one agency, organization or individual can receive.

Can a nominee receive multiple awards?

Yes, there is no limit to the number of Awards an individual or Agency may receive.

Do I have to submit photos or videos with my nomination?

Photos or videos are required in order for nominees to be selected as winners. Photo or video assets should help to support the story of the nomination and can include but are not limited to, Skydio Drone footage of the incident, body cam or other peripheral video content of the nominated event, headshot or profile image of the nominated individual or other supplemental content such as news media that helps depict the story or profile of the nomination.

Does the content associated with a nomination need to be approved for external use?

Yes, all content submitted as part of the Award nomination process must be approved for external use and promotion.

Can Skydio use the content associated with a nomination even if it is not selected for an Award?

Yes, Skydio may use the content associated with a nomination even if it is not selected for an Award so as to provide the nominee with Industry recognition for their achievements.

When does the nomination period end?

The Aerial Achievement Awards is an evergreen Awards program. Nominees for the 2024 Ascend Customer Awards Spotlight will be accepted through August 30, 2024.

Nominees submitted after August 30, 2024 will be considered for recognition in the following year.


Not seeing the answers you’re looking for?
Please reach out to Awards@Skydio.com and our team will be happy to help!

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