Nicole Smith-Ludvik: Fearless Stunt on the Burj Khalifa for Emirates

Nicole Smith-Ludvik, the woman who bravely stood atop the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building at 828 meters, as part of an advertisement for Emirates Airlines.

Smith-Ludvik was secured to the pinnacle of the Burj Khalifa, and the shoot adhered to strict safety protocols. To capture the desired footage, an Emirates A380 aircraft flew around the Burj Khalifa 11 times at a speed of 145 knots, which is relatively slow for an A380. The plane maintained a distance of approximately half a mile from the building and was level with its top

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