Superyacht photography for Bannenberg & Rowell

Flight plans were soon written up, and our contacts at The PLA, Metropolitan Police, and London City Airport were, as always, incredibly helpful with organising everything. Clear communication was absolutely critical for this job, as it was undertaken just as the UK’s national terrorism threat level was raised from ‘Substantial’ to ‘Severe’. We’re very adept at — and well-known for — our meticulous comms and contingencies.

On the day, we headed out on Bravo Lima GB, a new purpose-built commercial landing craft from our friends at Livett’s Group. This project made us the first drone team to ever operate on the Thames from a specially-made commercial vessel! An honour. To operate drones from a waterborne craft, you need to be able to hand-catch, and to be able to hand-catch, you need the Civil Aviation Authority’s approval to do so.

We flew, photographed, and filmed Moon Sand against impressive backdrops like the O2 Arena, Canary Wharf, and the spot where it was moored just east of Tower Bridge. The weather was just as bright and sunny as our summer shoot with Burberry! The resulting photos and video footage looked spectacular.