Celebrating the saves, wins, and heroic feats of our customers in their every day work.
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.
People's Choice: Lifesaving Achievement Award
Voting for the 2026 People's Choice Award is now closed. Winner announcement to follow.
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office ended a barricade safely by sending the R10 in first
Caldwell Police Department found two missing brothers, ages two and three, in ten minutes
Carson City Sheriff's Office prevented unnecessary use of force on a woman in crisis
Cincinnati Police Department saved a child in crisis with two minutes to spare
Fairfax County Police Department saved a three year old from falling out of a seventh story window
Lakeland Police Department saved a woman by finding a heat signature smaller than a bird
St. Petersburg Police Department saved a distressed swimmer's life by picking him out of hundreds during a triathlon
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department found a missing man with dementia in the last twenty seconds of the flight
New Orleans Police Department cleared four blocks of Bourbon Street before the fire surfaced
Port St. Lucie Police Department found a missing woman alive one hundred hours into the search
South San Francisco Police Department caught a burglar breaking a domestic violence restraining order
Southern California Edison stopped a wildfire it found behind a locked gate
Tampa Police Department diverted a drone mid flight and ended an armed confrontation without force
Thank you for your vote!
Stay tuned for the announcement of our winners.
Award Winner Experience
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 to the winner’s selected community organization subject to applicable policy and regulation.
Award Categories
The Aerial Achievement Awards are for those who take on the monumental challenge of building a safer, better future with Skydio technology
...and we applaud you.
Entry Information
01
Pick your
biggest win
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Fill out the award
nomination form
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Entries are
evaluated
04
Winners are selected
and recognized
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.
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.
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
*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
- Achievements in Innovation
- Social Impact
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 '26, during the Awards Celebration taking place on September 23, 2026 in Summerlin, NV. 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 videos with my nomination?
Videos are required in order for nominees to be selected as winners. 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 2026 Ascend Awards Celebration will be accepted through August 30, 2026.
Nominees submitted after August 30, 2026 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!
Submit a Skydio Aerial Achievement Award nomination today
Has your Skydio drone program saved lives, saved time, or helped to better serve your community? We want to hear about it.