Primary, we’re looking for films shot from the perspective of a flying camera that tell a story. We’re not interested in seeing what your backyard looks like. Unless your backyard is full of alligators or kangaroos or something. Films that tell a story are more compelling than just a random collection of clips. Judges will shine favorably upon films with a good story.

Your film does not need to exclusively contain aerial footage. It can actually be more compelling if it doesn't. There is no hard and fast rule about how much aerial footage should be in your film, but it should be central to the story you're telling.

One big constraint is that your submitted film must be less than 5 minutes in length.

We are currently accepting submissions in these 6 categories:

• Cinematic: This is your Hollywood moment. That beautifully shot narrative short you've been working on for the past 9 months, enter it here.
• Drones For Good: There are numerous stories of drones being used for the betterment of humanity. Search and rescue, anti-poaching efforts, fire fighting assistance, medical aid and food deployments to war zones are just some examples. Enter your film depicting the positive uses of drones for the greater good of all mankind.
• Aerial Sports: FPV racing and aerial dogfighting have become quite popular past times in recent years. Enter your film that features your best FPV moves and aerial head-to-head combat moments.
• LOL WTF: We all know it when we see it. Aerial films that cause the viewer to spew coffee on their keyboard or laugh out loud maniacally, these are the ones. Weird, out of the ordinary, bizarre, unique, gut-wrenching yet hilarious films please apply.
• I Made That!: With the advent of desktop manufacturing and 3d printing, we're seeing a rise of beautifully constructed home-built flying robots. Showcase your invention by submitting a film documenting your work. This category is for featuring homemade or DIY creations. It's not necessary that your film be shot from the perspective of your creation, but a good story always helps.
• Student Film: Come on, kid! Show us whatcha got. This category is strictly for student created flying robot films. Open to any student of an accredited educational institution. Age doesn't matter. When submitting, please state the name of the educational institution which you are affiliated. One entry per student filmmaker. Any additional submissions will automatically be disqualified.

We use a film submission management platform called FilmFreeway. To submit your film, click this button below.

There is a submission fee of $5 per film, before the regular deadline. The fee rises to $10 until the late deadline. The only exception to this is the Student Film category, which is FREE to submit until the regular deadline. $10 after. Only one film may be submitted per director for the Student Film category, so send us your best work!

Keep these deadlines in mind when submitting. We cannot accept entries after the late deadline.

• September 15, 2015 - Regular deadline - $5 entry fee
• October 15, 2015 - Late deadline - $10 entry fee