Celebrating Excellence
We’re excited to announce our third annual DroneDeploy Awards.
Timeline
Submissions open
June 2nd - July 31st
Submission evaluation and finalist selection
Aug 1st - Aug 29th
Finalists announced
September 2nd
Winners announced at Horizons 2025
October 28th at Horizons
Winners will receive
- One conference pass to Horizons 2025
- A DroneDeploy award trophy
- A customer story package highlighted on DroneDeploy’s website and channels, including but not limited to a case study, article, press release, and social media feature. The customer story package may also include photography, film and/or other media.
DroneDeploy Champion
this award is for the true trailblazers of the reality capture industry – the innovators who are pushing boundaries and introducing cutting-edge workflows into their organization’s aerial or ground robot mapping and operations programs.
Operational Excellence
This award highlights teams that have established and evolved their reality capture program with an effective growth strategy.
Guardian of Safety
this award honors companies that are using reality capture processes and insights to reimagine traditional ways of working, making a direct and measurable impact on worker safety by improving operations, reducing the need to perform manual tasks, and removing unnecessary hazards.
Innovation of the Year
this award honors companies that are pushing the boundaries of reality capture technology and setting the tone for where the industry is heading.
Steward of Sustainability
this award honors companies that are using reality capture data to further their sustainability efforts.
Community and Workforce Development
this award honors companies that are using reality capture data to broaden their labor force and improve their community.
FAQs
Horizons is the premiere reality capture industry conference that brings together the executive, operations and technical leaders who are shaping the way we document the physical world using drones, robotics and AI.
October 27-29, 2025
Horizons will be held at the VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Yes, there is a cost to attend. Pricing gets higher the closer we get to the event.
Unfortunately, there are no refunds after September 30, 2025. Multi-Pack tickets can only be transferred.
Insightful breakout sessions, keynotes and demos, breakfast, lunch, After Dark reception and networking activities are all included at this event.
Yes, a discounted rate of $352/night is available at the VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa. A link to book at the discount rate will be provided in the registration confirmation email. Link to book
Yes, Vea offers valet for $25/day, overnight is $40/night
All attendees must purchase a ticket. Unfortunately unregistered guests are not allowed to attend any of the onsite or offsite networking events. Exception: VIP guests can bring a PLUS 1 for the AfterDark reception.
No, we want to see all attendees live and in person so they don’t miss the chance to experience two days of interactive sessions and fun among their peers.
Yes the sessions will be recorded and will be available after the event.
The health and safety of attendees and sponsors is important to the DroneDeploy Team.
Below are our current health & safety standards. As we draw closer to the event, these standards will be re-evaluated and updated based on current COVID-19 conditions. We will provide additional information to attendees prior to the event.
We ask that attendees not attend the event if he/she/they:
Tested positive for COVID within 10 days of the eventHave been exposed to COVID within 5 days of the event Or are showing symptoms of COVID on the day or 3 days prior to the event. Attendees assume all risks, including COVID exposure and any resulting effects, in attending this event, and are expected to follow all official health guidelines. DroneDeploy will not be held liable for any injury, harm or loss incurred.