Home / ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest – Helicopters/Drones at Work ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest – Helicopters/Drones at Work In a year when we had to change so much, some things didn’t change at all. It turns out that ROTOR readers still like photos of helicopters, and so we ran the ninth annual ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest. All but one of our winning photos captured the drama that is part of aviation. You’ll see lives on the line, both literally and figuratively, and a gleaming aircraft set against a background of fire. You’ll also see one photographer’s memorable end to a perfect day. These striking shots reflecting both the work that we do and why we do that work have been selected as winners of HAI’s ninth annual ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest. The grand prize winner and five category winners will be showcased in the March 2021 issue of ROTOR. The 10th annual ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest will open on Aug. 2, 2021. Plan to submit your winning shots! Julien Botella Le Tholonet, France Professional photographer Julien Botella captured this heavy-lift Eurocopter AS332—and a crew of linemen—at work performing cable repairs for Réseau de Transport d’Électricité (RTE), which owns and operates the French high-voltage transmission system. The Super Puma is operated by Services et Travaux Heliportes (STH), an RTE division that provides helicopter services to assist the company in building and maintaining its electrical grid. In addition to documenting the role of helicopters in electricity production and transmission, Botella’s perfectly composed shot highlights the delicate coordination necessary to conduct safe human external cargo operations. Grand Prize Helicopters/Drones at Work Helicopters/Drones in the Military People and Their Helicopters/Drones Helicopter/Drone Digitally Enhanced Photos Helping Hands and Helicopters During COVID-19
