I am so happy to share! My image was the 2026 AZDroneFest Director’s Choice award winner!

Returning home to Flagstaff, I was so excited to share my experience at 2026 AZDroneFest.

2026 AZDroneFest Overview

In case you missed my nomination announcement, Arizona Drone Fest is an aerial cinematography and photography festival/UAS expo. The event is held at Grand Canyon University each year. I have attended the event since its inception! It is wonderful to see how the event continues to grow, year after year. I cannot say enough good things about the festival. From the educational panels to networking opportunities I’ve experienced attending the past six (6) years, it has all been wonderful.

As I mentioned in my previous post, the festival is one of the best in the country to recognize top aerial experts. Award categories include Advertising, Arizona, First Responders, FPV, Industrial, Landscape, Narrative/Documentary, New Pilot, Showreel, and (my favorite!) Still Photography.  The educational expo connects attendees with Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) industry specialists. Experts are involved through panel discussions, lectures by keynote speakers, and workshops for both commercial and recreational drone pilots. 

A Heartfelt Thank You

As a Still Photography finalist and Director’s Choice winner this year, thank you. Thank you to the event board; judges; organizers; and loved ones who attended the drone festival to support my work. As an FAA licensed pilot since 2019, I cannot tell you enough how much the continued support means. Thank you to everyone that came to see my work on the big screen. Thank you to everyone who continues to support the AZDroneFest each year. It is always so much fun to see many friends and fellow Women Who Drone ambassadors!

The Arizona Drone Fest awards are perfect for fellow cinematographers, photographers, Part 107 certified pilots, and recreational pilots to attend. Every year, the festival gets bigger and better. As part of the AZDroneFest Program Council, I know 2027 will be the biggest year yet.

Catch-Up On Award Winning Submissions

See all of the event winning cinematography and photography on Youtube at AZDRONEFEST.