Skypixel is  website which styles itself as a  gallery  which collects and curates the best of photographs, but not just any other , but those taken specifically with drones. Keeping to it tradition. the 2016 winners of the Skypixel photo contest. Drawing from thousands of entries, the photos were sorted into nature of the photographers and three content category: Beauty , Drone in use, and 360.  

The nature of photographer entails , the skill levels, which are either professionals or Enthusiasts. Beauty covers all round aesthetics of the environment of the photo, effects and awe inspiring  nature of the photos. Drone in Use, require the drone to be in the photograph, this could be achieved by another drone or conventional cameras.  

360 cover the panoramic general photo environment, depth and clarity of the photo. This include a VR view of the subject including a very detailed capture. Ausquerry, curated the list and brough the best two in each categories,  three in each still levels  and  some standout photos. 

Grand Winner : Fishermen close the net

CATEGORY :  Beauty ( Professionals ) 

1. Exploration

2. Spillway Selfie

CATEGORY :  Drone in Use ( Professional ) 

1. A Happy Morning

2. Meet the Phantom

CATEGORY :  360 Photos ( Professional  ) 

1. The Starry Night

2. Hidden Lake in 360

CATEGORY :  Beauty ( Amateur) 

1.  Overbridge

2. Greenwaves

CATEGORY :  Drone in Use ( Amateur ) 

1. Despectus

2. Inspire in use

CATEGORY :  360 Photos ( Amateur ) 

1. Flying Ink of Tianshan Mountain

2. Sunset of Chengdu

Other standout nominees include: