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Rainmaker
1,727,956
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

I mount my Nikon on a 20' tall bamboo pole and make a whirling noise and run around the outside of the home. FAA hasn't caught me yet!

Jan 19, 2017 11:25 AM
Rainmaker
991,152
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I do not, I am not and more than likely will not ;)

Jan 19, 2017 06:21 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I have in the past.  I have an FAA commercial license.

Jan 19, 2017 06:06 AM
Rainmaker
1,552,239
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Yes I do use drone on every listing, here's an DRONE VIDEO EXAMPLE

Yes I hire a licensed drone pilot.

You do not need an FAA pilot's license under 300 feet, but you are required to pass a course and get certified in CA. 

Jan 19, 2017 06:02 AM
Rainmaker
1,505,643
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I've yet to have a house that justifies it.  I'd hire a buddy of mine with a drone to do the video.

Jan 20, 2017 09:26 AM
Ambassador
6,413,766
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Burns me up that the commies in DC feel that we need a license to do this for business, yet the kid who wants to spy on the neighbor girl does not need a license.

Jan 19, 2017 05:31 PM
Rainmaker
2,221,377
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Our company requires for agents using drone companies to have a valid FAA licensed to operate and meets all govermental requirements for your local area.

Jan 19, 2017 05:06 PM
Rainmaker
1,846,651
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No & no. I'm lucky they let me drive let alone fly.

Jan 19, 2017 02:00 PM
Rainmaker
5,024,776
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I haven't yet because most of my listings are in a master planned community but on a couple coming up I may give it a shot because the back to greenbelts.

Jan 19, 2017 06:18 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I use GoogleEarth.

If more is needed I will hire it done.

No, I wlll not ask to see their credentials. Yes, I will pay a deeply discounted cash rate.

Jan 19, 2017 05:44 AM
Rainmaker
765,873
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

No, but if I had a listing that warranted it I'd use my Tour Factory company and wouldn't ask about licensing.

Jan 22, 2017 05:50 PM
Rainmaker
5,111,079
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Rarely... not licensed and have no intention to be. If I deem aerial photography is necessary for a specific home, I hire a professional.

Jan 22, 2017 04:36 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,773
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers - tried to do it myself on a couple of my listings. Worked okay once - the second time, a car ran over my drone! (Of course, working on getting the license to operate unmanned aircraft.0

Jan 21, 2017 10:45 PM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

We have a Phantom 4 DJI Drone. Between now and Spring, it will be licensed and I will be taking my Form 104 test by then also.

Jan 21, 2017 10:44 AM
Rainmaker
5,876,443
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I do use aerial photography if the property warrants it.    My professional photographer has this product, and they are licensed.

Jan 21, 2017 09:20 AM
Rainmaker
599,734
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

I do not but it's a great thing, particularly for larger properties like farm and ranch. I'm disgusted that the federal government is even regulating this.

Jan 20, 2017 07:38 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Most of my listings are in subdivisions with very small lots and aerial photography would be detrimental by showing how close the adjoining houses are.

Jan 19, 2017 07:37 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

No I haven't used aerial photography yet. I think this is going to be a new and lucrative business in most markets.

Jan 19, 2017 07:27 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I do not and i have yet to have anyone ask for these photo's.

Jan 19, 2017 05:39 PM
Rainmaker
4,957,015
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I have not used it yet in any of my listing.

 

Jan 19, 2017 04:23 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I have a new drone but not yet ready to take footage until i am 100% great pilot. Here you can take thr extra step to register as a professional

Jan 19, 2017 03:37 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,791
FN LN
Toronto, ON

FAA regulations do NOT apply in our great nation.  However, Transport Canada regulations do apply.

Jan 19, 2017 12:15 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

we do use aerial photography for our subdivisions.... and eric does the photography.... 

Jan 19, 2017 09:33 AM
Rainmaker
715,307
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

We hire a professional photographer who has his license.

Jan 19, 2017 09:13 AM
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3,348,919
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I have not yet used drone photography. If the need arises I will hire it out.

Jan 19, 2017 08:29 AM
Rainmaker
864,708
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

I leave it up to the experts so that I can have more free time for my clients.

Jan 19, 2017 08:10 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Tony,

Our clients use an FAA licensed pilot/photographer to do so.  It may cost more, but it eliminates headaches like broken picture windows, etc   A

Jan 19, 2017 07:48 AM
Rainmaker
4,899,145
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Our market is so hot there is no need for that extra expense.

Jan 19, 2017 07:35 AM
Ambassador
5,059,258
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I haven't used it yet but have a local videograhper who also does drone work and it's quite good

Jan 19, 2017 07:09 AM
Rainmaker
678,935
John Slocum
Premiere Property Group, LLC - Vancouver Washington - Vancouver, WA
Broker, SFR - Vancouver WA Real Estate

We'll hire a credentialed photographer for the appropriate listings.  For most properties where some extra elevation to the camera is helpful I use a "stick" that will get the camera up to about 12' above the ground; more if a step-ladder is employed.

However, going beyond listings, I'd like to put together some aerial photography for general/neighborhood marketing; where the video will have value long after the listing has run its course.

Jan 19, 2017 06:35 AM
Rainmaker
2,784,266
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

If I had a listing where droning would benefit, I would drone....As to hiring a pro? If I knew of a kid who was good with remotes, that be my first stop

Jan 19, 2017 06:32 AM
Rainer
352,976
Teri Pacitto
Compass - Westlake Village, CA
Real Estate, Your Style...Your Home...My Specialty

I hire professionals for all of my photography including drone photography.  

Jan 19, 2017 06:28 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,257
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers I have not used drone photography. Google Earth meets my needs.

Jan 19, 2017 06:20 AM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I haven't done that.

Jan 19, 2017 06:03 AM
Rainmaker
632,585
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

Yes I use drone photography when appropriate. Did a blog on this last year. My nephew does my photography and is up on all the latest rules & regs.

Jan 19, 2017 05:57 AM
Rainmaker
564,494
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

The photography company I utilize is licenesed and does offer aerial (drone) photography if I need to utilize it. 

Jan 19, 2017 05:57 AM
Rainmaker
2,245,475
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Just bought second drone, FAA sticker to fly was free in beginning when registering in Dec 2015 and only $5 for new drone bird in the sky with the eye. Valid for 3 years. Newest one nicknamed Sputnik.

Jan 19, 2017 05:54 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,776
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I have not done that yet.

Jan 19, 2017 05:50 AM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

The office Broker has one that I fly better than he does; and will be certifying in March. Love the pics on waterfront and larger properties.

Jan 19, 2017 05:37 AM
Rainmaker
151,633
Julie Larson Realtor® Sarasota FL 941-284-9826
White Sands Realty Group FL | 941-284-9826 | Serving Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties - Sarasota, FL
When you're thinking of moving...ThinkSuncoast.com

Yes, if the listing warrants and aerial view - on a golf course, water, out in the country, I'll have my photographer shoot it. They are licensed to use a drone.

Jan 19, 2017 05:33 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,177
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

no

Jan 19, 2017 05:31 AM