If you want to up your game and get ahead of other real estate photographers, you should consider offering real estate aerial photography to realtors and property owners. And with that, you should have a high-quality drone to help you get those awesome shots.

Here are some of the best drones for real estate photography, according to Drones Globe.

1. DJI Mavic Air

What’s cool about it

• compact, portable, and foldable. It is nearly the size of a paperback when folded.
• ultra high definition 4K camera mounted on a 3-axis mechanical gimbal for ultra clear videos and HD photos
• 3 MP Sphere Panoramas and photo stitching of up to 25 images
• smart processor and new HDR algorithms automatically adjust exposure settings according to present lighting conditions
• various flight and shooting modes such as TapFly, Smart Capture, Quickshots, and more
• 3 directional environmental sensing capability and advanced VIO technology allows the drone to detect and bypass obstacles while providing stable flight and precise hovering
• can store up to 8GB of files internally

2. DJI Phantom 4 Pro

What’s cool about it

• 5 directions of obstacle sensing capability thanks to advanced sensors
• 20 megapixel camera with huge sensor. Sensor is 4 times larger than that of the GoPro Hero 5’s.
• 4K 60 FPS video recording capability
• camera is equipped with mechanical shutter to eliminate rolling shutter distortion
• GPS, follow-me, image stabilization, and other cool features
• Video downlink capable

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3. DJI Mavic Pro

What’s cool about it

• lightweight, foldable, and compact
• Full HD 1080p camera features GPS and GLONASS for pinpoint accuracy
• has a range of 7 kilometers
• Absolute Precision Flight Autonomy Technology allows the aircraft to hover precisely in various environments.
• An anti-collision feature which allows you to spot obstacles as far as 49 feet from the front
• compatible with FPV Goggles

4. Yuneec Tornado H920

What’s cool about it

• 6 rotors and propellers for an extremely stable flight
• powerful enough to carry a Panasonic GH4 mirrorless camera (7 kgs)
• made of light but strong carbon fiber with aluminum casework
• retractable landing gear
• ST24 transmitter and controller features an integrated Android device
• one motor failure survivability

5. Xiro Explorer

What’s cool about it

• Built-in 1080P HD camera
• Real-time preview
• Sleek, modular, and easy-to-assemble design
• 3-axis gimbal to completely eliminate vibrations caused by wind or drone movements
• Range of 500 to 1,000 meters, depending on the model
• Multi-awarded design
• Can fly up to 45 miles per hour

Do you want to level up your real estate photography business? Literally? Then purchase and learn how to pilot these high-tech drones. Remember that stunning aerial photos, coupled with professional real estate photo editing, surely captivate and attract property buyers and real estate agents.

Source

http://www.dronesglobe.com/guide/real-estate/

Originally, drones were intended for surveillance purposes in the military but fairly recently and with the introduction of compact action cameras, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued licenses and permits to use drones for commercial purposes.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, professional real estate photographers are now looking at the idea of using drones to take unique photos of homes, apartments, offices, and other properties.

Why should you consider using a drone in your real estate photography business?

1. A drone provides you an encompassing overhead view of the entire property. You can have a vantage point higher than any ladder or tripod extension can provide. You will be able to move around areas that are otherwise difficult or even impossible to access.
2. You will be able to take photos at an unusual angle. That will definitely set you apart from other real estate photographers in your market.
3. In the past, photographers spent hundreds or thousands of dollars to rent helicopters or small aircraft so they could take overhead photos of real estate developments. The advent of drones made elevated photography affordable and accessible to everyone.
4. Aerial photos and videos make an impressive aerial tour that will surely delight a potential property buyer.
5. Having the ability to take aerial photos establishes your reputation as a creative, tech-driven, and innovative real estate photographer.

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These myriads of benefits should give you a good reason to buy a drone. So how do you take impressive overhead real estate photos using your brand-new photographer in the sky?

Here are some simple but practical tips:

1. Practice, practice, practice!

Flying an aircraft, even if it’s a remote control, is not like simply clicking the shutter of a digital camera. You need to master the controls, maneuver it skillfully, and ensure that you are flying the drone safely. We recommend spending a few weeks to familiarize yourself with the capabilities of your drone before you use it in your work.

2. Increase the altitude.

You might have come across real estate photography tips that recommend moving close to the property to emphasize details. While this is okay for “normal” photography, the opposite holds true for aerial photography. Shoot at a higher altitude to take stunning, encompassing overhead photos of the property.

3. Mount your camera on a gimbal.

Your drone’s camera moves a lot due to the wind, propeller vibration, and normal movement during flight. To keep it steady so it can take sharp photos, install your camera in a gimbal. A gimbal is a gravity-assisted pivoted support system that allows smooth and balanced movement cameras and lenses. In other words, a gimbal helps keep the camera steady when the drone is in action.

4. Check the weather.

This is especially important if you are flying a smaller drone. High winds and gusts can cause your drone to move a lot and be unable to hover steadily. Thus, it is best to shoot during windless days to ensure high-quality photos.

5. Make use of photo retouching software.

No matter how carefully you shoot, you can get rarely the aerial photo that you exactly want due to the drone camera’s limitations. Thus, you need to enhance the photos with PhotoShop, Enfuse, Lightroom, and other photo-editing software. Don’t feel guilty; even the best photographers use various photo-editing software to improve images.

Even if you don’t have the necessary skills to use this software, you don’t need to worry. There are photo editing experts like those at PhotoUp who can professionally touch up your photos.

With a drone, the sky’s the limit—literally—when taking photos of real estate properties. You now have a new tool in your arsenal that will identify you as a unique and creative photographer.