aerial photography: A Picture's Worth A Thousand Words... - 10/16/17 07:11 AM
This is our entry into the October Challenge "2017 ActiveRain Photography Contest" hosted by Dick Greenberg.
 
Category: Real Estate: Main Listing Photo
We will share two photos today - the first a ground level shot of the front a property that sits on an acre in Desert Hills, Arizona and the second an aerial photo of the same property.
 
 
This ground level shot shows plenty of blue sky, trees, cacti and shrubs - but where is the house?!!
 
 
This aerial photo clearly shows off the front of the house, while still capturing the trees, cacti and shrubs and gives a good sense of the size of … (40 comments)

aerial photography: FAQ 5 - Isn't Aerial Photography dangerous and illegal? - 06/20/17 07:26 AM

 
Isn't Aerial Photography dangerous and illegal?
 
Great question!
 
Commerically operating an aerial drone, such as the DJI Phantom 4 Pro that is part of our fleet, to take aerial photos and videos is not illegal PROVIDING the drone pilot in command has an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilots license or other specific authorization from the FAA.
 
Commercial operation of an aerial drone by an unlicensed pilot IS illegal and risks significant legal consequences for all involved with such an operation.
 
Prior to the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilots license becoming available in August of 2016, the only other FAA Authorization was an "333 Waiver" - … (8 comments)

aerial photography: A View From Above - Palm Valley - Aerial Photography - 02/20/17 12:18 PM
Located in the gated Golf Community of Palm Valley.
 
This is a 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home, with a private courtyard entry and a separate entry to a casita which has a full bathroom, and a coffee bar with a refrigerator.  
Downstairs you will find the eat-in kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, an island with a breakfast bar, formal dining room, living room with a gas fireplace, laundry room, bath, and a huge storage area under the stairs.
Upstairs you will find the master bedroom with French doors that lead to a large balcony, a master bathroom with double … (8 comments)

aerial photography: A View From Above - Sun Lakes - Aerial Photography - 02/20/17 12:15 PM
Beautiful golf course home situated in a cul-de-sac in the gated community of Oakwood Country Club. This hard to find 3 bedroom / 3 bathroom Montera features an expanded 420 sq.ft. casita which has a separate entrance, seating area, wet bar, full bathroom and a separate A/C unit.
 
 
 
 
The private courtyard entry has a water feature and lush landscaping.
 
KITCHEN: Spacious and open to the great room: Features cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, smooth electric cooktop, (however is plumbed for both electric and gas for easy conversion), built-in wall oven and microwave, pantry, roll out shelves, trash compactor, R/O System … (4 comments)

aerial photography: We Looked In Our Crystal Ball And Here Is What We See For 2017 - 01/08/17 05:56 AM
This is our entry for the January 2017 Active Rain Contest "Get Out Your Crystal Balls: What is your prediction for 2017 Contest" sponsored by Praful Thakkar and also one of our posts for the "Official 2017 Blog JUMPSTART Challenge - Enhance YOUR Personal Best" sponsored by Lynn B. Friedman. 
 
As some of you have already seen from some of our previous posts in December and earlier this month, we "see" aerial photography using drones becoming exponentially more important in marketing listings (attracting the attention of potential buyers) and in securing listings (many sellers are "demanding" this marketing enhancement).
 
This applies at ALL price … (20 comments)

aerial photography: Time To Add Some More SIZZLE! - 12/04/16 12:15 PM
Prior to our next print run for our customized mailpiece, we are going to, as Emeril would say, "Kick it up a notch".
 
We will be adding aerial photography to our marketing suite.
 
Until last week - I thought of it as a somewhat gimmicky thing - useful for land and large lots - but subdivisions - not so much.
 
Then Suzanne and I attended Drone Command Live.
 
And my perspective "shifted".
 
A shot of the roof of a house in a subdivision - not so captivating.
 
 
An aerial shot that focuses on a subdivision with the landscape in the background, zooming slowly in to the street, … (12 comments)

 
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