1. ELIGIBILITY
All photographers aged 18 and older are eligible to participate. Employees of Aerial Media and their immediate family members are not eligible.
2. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- All photos must be original work created by the submitting photographer
- Images must be in JPEG, PNG, or WebP format
- Maximum file size: 50MB
- Minimum resolution: 2000 pixels on the longest edge
- No watermarks, signatures, or borders allowed
- Basic post-processing (exposure, contrast, color correction) is permitted
- Composite images or AI-generated content are not allowed
3. CONTENT GUIDELINES
- Photos must not contain offensive, inappropriate, or illegal content
-No AI-generated or AI-altered images allowed.
-Composites, sky replacements, or adding/removing elements are not permitted.
-All images must be captured legally and safely
-Entrants must follow all applicable drone regulations (FAA, CAA, EASA, etc).
-Photographer retains full copyright
-By entering, you grant Aerial Media Permission to share your image for promotional purposes (with credit)- No identifiable persons without their consent
- Wildlife photos must be taken ethically without disturbing animals
- Photos taken in restricted areas or violating local laws are not permitted
4. SUBMISSION LIMITS
- Maximum 3 entries per photographer per contest
- The same image cannot be submitted to multiple contests
- Previously winning images from any Aerial Media contest are not eligible
5. RIGHTS AND USAGE
- Photographers retain full copyright of their images
- By submitting, you grant Aerial Media a non-exclusive license to use images for promotional purposes, including social media, website, and marketing materials
- Proper credit will always be given when images are used
- Winning images may be featured in our gallery and publications
6. JUDGING CRITERIA
Photos will be judged on:
- Technical Excellence (30%): Focus, exposure, composition, image quality
- Creativity & Artistry (35%): Originality, artistic vision, storytelling
- Overall Impact (35%): Emotional response, memorability, wow factor
7. JUDGING PROCESS
- All entries will be de-identified and reviewed by our panel of professional photographers
- Judging decisions are final and not subject to appeal
- Winners will be notified via email within 7 days of judging completion
8. DISQUALIFICATION
Entries may be disqualified for:
- Violation of any contest rules
- Submission of images not owned by the entrant
- Providing false information
- Any form of cheating or manipulation
9. GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Aerial Media reserves the right to modify contest rules at any time
- In case of technical issues, Aerial Media is not responsible for lost or corrupted submissions
- By entering, participants agree to all terms and conditions