I’m honestly kinda disappointed in the winners selection, I get the drones, but a glider, really? I would’ve liked to have seen an rc airplane win, as they are much harder to design. (I saw several really cool and well designed ones)
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Hi there, I’m sorry you feel that way. Our selection committee evaluates several factors, including printability, complexity, originality, and overall appeal. The first-place winner excelled in all these areas and more. While the design may seem simple at first glance, that is actually part of its excellent execution, in reality, it is a highly advanced model designed specifically for this contest. Achieving that level of quality and documentation in such a short timeframe is remarkable, which is why we chose to recognize it.
Now that you have a bit more insight into our selection process, I invite you to participate in our current and future contests. If you apply these principles, I’m sure we’ll see you among the finalists or even the winners.
Best regards,
Luis
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I guess all parameters are count from the bottom line of printability, complexity and originality ? 
otherwise is hard to believe in giving first place spring launcher for piece of flat plastic for 5 meters. Drones are also cannot be original this days all designs based on same platform, and 3d printing-wise there is not match to print and engineering.
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Yeah, I guess your kinda right, but being an rc airplane enthusiast, I guess I was hoping for one to win 
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You can’t say you’re going to judge based on originality and then have two drones win the prize. I’m sorry, but it’s not original—it’s one of the most commonly 3D-printed items.