NAZARÉ — The Power of the Atlantic (FPV Drone)
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Top contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot mcydro won the Drone Video of the Week contest with this fantastic FPV video from Nazaré, Portugal. Located in the Centro region on the country's Silver Coast, Nazaré is generally considered the top surfing spot in Europe, and one of the most challenging in the world. The presence of an underwater canyon and the prevailing currents produce perfectly breaking waves that include the largest ever surfed, an 86 ft. monster (26 m) tackled by German surfer Sebastian Steudtner in 2020.
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Description: Nazaré is a place where nature reveals its true scale. These images were captured during the winter swells of 2025, flying close to the ocean, the cliffs and the iconic lighthouse that stands above the Nazaré Canyon. What may look effortless on screen often comes from many hours in the cold, studying the ocean and waiting for the right moment. Over the years, this place has also taken its toll. I have lost drones here while trying to push closer to the waves and water explosions that define Nazaré. But those moments are part of the journey. Each flight is a balance between precision, respect for the ocean, and the constant pursuit of a perspective that few people ever experience. Through drone and FPV flight, my goal is to reveal the raw energy of this place — the movement of the waves, the immense power of the Atlantic, and the scale of one of the most extraordinary natural stages on Earth. This film brings together some of the most powerful moments I captured this season in Nazaré, Portugal. Surfers: Justine Dupont - Sebastian Steudtner - Lucas Chumbo - Kalani Lattanzi Jets: Eric Rebiere - Eric Rebiere - Ian Cosenza - Alemão de Maresias Filmed and crafted by MCYDRO.
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