Unveiling Superyachts.com and Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Board: A Superyacht Paradise Found
Bursting with natural beauty and an authentic Caribbean charm, Barbuda has quietly remained a hidden gem for superyachts and their discerning guests. As the smaller, lesser-known sibling to the renowned superyacht haven of Antigua, Barbuda offers an unparalleled island experience. Though diminutive in size, its shores now boast world-class experiences and luxurious resorts, making it the ideal destination for an unforgettable superyacht escape. Embark with us on this captivating journey to explore Barbuda’s breathtaking landscapes, captivating history, and the opulent new resorts that are redefining luxury in this exclusive corner of the Caribbean.
The Brief
The team at Superyachts.com were after an FPV drone specialist to deliver footage unique to the luxury yacht industry to help bring their series to life.
The brief was to capture FPV drone footage of the various yachts and lifestyle elements that showcased the beauty of Antigua and Barbuda while promoting the stellar yachts from Sunseeker and Preference19.
We were also able to work with Calvin Air Helicopters to coordinate a beautiful flight focusing on the Preference 19 yacht.
Filming in Antigua and Barbuda was definitely an adventure. We were up at the crack of dawn for those sunrise shots and often didn’t wrap until late, so we had to be super organised to keep up. The weather was wild – those sudden wind gusts kept us on our toes and we had to make every shot count. And let’s not forget launching drones from a rocking yacht! Talk about a heart-pounding experience. We had to be 100% dialled in to stay safe and get the shots.
The drone requirements
We were asked to deliver 4 days of filming that involved:
- Fast paced action filming of Sunseeker Gaia yachts
- Filming Preference19 superyacht while anchored and travelling at full speed
- Capturing the beautiful landscape of Barbuda
- Fly-through of Nobu Barbuda
- Highlighting all the various amenities onboard the Preference19 yacht i.e filming high-speed action shots of jet skis, wake-boarders and even Seabobs in action!
What we delivered
With an actioned packed 4 days of filming, we delivered a substantial bank of content that included:
- Incredibly stabalised FPV follow footage of each yacht at full tilt to highlight the yachts “in action”
- Fast paced footage of on-board toys i.e. jet ski chasing, slow motion footage and coverage of Seabobs
- Filming package of Nobu restuarant fly-through
- B-roll footage of Barbuda Yacht Club beach front activities and accommodation
- Close-proximity filming of Calvin Air helicopters
