2023 Drone Videos of the Week: Episode 19

Former Drone Video of the Week Finalist Nico Lehr used a DJI Mini 3 Pro drone to create this stunning aerial tour of the Portuguese island of Madeira.  The video opens with shots of the mountains that cover much of the interior of the island, which lies off the coast of North Africa.  At the :47 there's a nice overhead of Madeira's rocky shoreline, followed by a view of a village which lies in one of the gaps between the coastal cliffs.  The video concludes with views of Ponta de São Lourenço, the rocky cape at the island's eastern tip. 

Former Drone Video of the Week Winner Galax brings us this excellent drone video from the idyllic Italian town of Monasterace.  Monasterace is located in the province of province of Reggio Calabria, on the southern side of the "toe" of the Italian Peninsula.  It's a hilly setting, just a short distance from the Mediterranean Sea coastline.  This area has been inhabited by humans since the Bronze Age, and the nearby city of Caulonia was an important Greek outpost for centuries.  The video was filmed with a DJI Mini 3 Pro drone.  

Multiple DVOW Winner Postandfly brings us this magnificent VFX-enhanced aerial view of Mexico City.  The video opens with shots of the Torre BBVA skyscrapers and its immediate neighbors on the Paseo de la Reforma.  At the :25 mark, there's a nice shot of the Mítikah in the southern borough of Benito Juárez, which became the city's tallest when it was completed in 2021.  Other highlights include the Torre Latinoamericana (at the :28 mark), Chapultepec Castle (:35), the Angel of Independence (:38), the Zócalo square (:47), and more.    

Top AirVuz contributor nayyar2006 brings us this excellent drone video from northern Pakistan.  The "star" of the video is the Rohtas Fortress, which is located near the city of Jhelum in the northern part of the province of Punjab.  Situated in what was once a strategic position between the mountains to its north and the Punjab Plain to its south, the 16th century fortification is one of the largest in Southern Asia.  The video also features views of the Ayubia National Park and some forested areas of northern Punjab.  

The theme of this very creative drone video from Italy by top AirVuz contributor Marco Miele is water, and all the forms it takes.  Filmed with  variety of drones, the video opens with some waterfall shots, followed by flyovers of some mountain lakes (both frozen and unfrozen).  At about the :55 mark, there's a great shot of a snow-covered mountain peak, followed by a shot of a lighthouse sitting atop a tiny island.  You'll also see other forms of water, including clouds (made of water vapor), glaciers, and more.    

Every week, our team reviews every video uploaded to the site to pick the Top 5 videos. Then, we name our favorite as our Drone Video of the Week and send that drone pilot $ 250. (The winning video is also then a contender for Drone Video of the Month.) AirVuz proudly features these Top 5 videos are both here on AirVuz and across our social platforms ... we love to celebrate this amazing content from our community of drone pilots! Wondering how to become eligible? Simply upload your drone videos to AirVuz; it's that easy!