{"id":4830,"date":"2022-01-25T05:03:22","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T05:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestdroneforthejob.com\/?p=4830"},"modified":"2022-01-28T14:23:41","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T14:23:41","slug":"real-estate-drone-shoot-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestdroneforthejob.com\/blog\/real-estate-drone-shoot-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does a Real Estate Drone Shoot Cost? (2022 Update)"},"content":{"rendered":"
Unlike other industries which are still exploring drone use, real estate adopted the technology from its infancy. Their ability to take high-quality aerial shots from various angles has made them a natural choice for realtors.<\/strong><\/p>\n Although these developments have popularized real estate drone photography, some aspects of this niche sector are still fuzzy. One of them relates to how drone photographers price their services.<\/p>\n These rates vary from hundreds to thousands of dollars per gig. Before figuring out how much such shoots cost, let\u2019s assess the various circumstances that determine the price. <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n When pricing their services, professional drone photographers consider the following aspects:<\/strong><\/p>\n Each project you work on will have unique challenges, no matter how much you try to standardize your rates.<\/p>\n Custom quotes are influenced by factors such as the size of the property being photographed, as well as any special request the realtor might have.<\/strong><\/p>\n If the listing is for luxury real estate, expect to pay more for extremely high-quality shots.<\/p>\n Some listings also require more preparation due to having more complex angles, or being nestled in a bustling neighborhood. This can increase costs.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Costs associated with real estate photography include buying the drone itself, training to operate it, and acquiring a license. Operators should fully comply with part 107 regulations<\/a> for commercial drone use.<\/strong><\/p>\n A real estate photographer may also charge more depending on the kind of drone they have.<\/p>\n Premium drones such as the DJI Mavic 2 Zoom, Parrot Anafi, DJI Mavic Air, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 may increase the quoted price.<\/p>\n Expenses are variable costs that make real estate drone photography rates vary from one photographer to another. They include premium software subscription, mileage, marketing, web hosting, SEO, and manpower costs.<\/p>\n Another added cost is drone insurance<\/a>.<\/strong> Having coverage assures realtor clients that they won\u2019t be responsible for any liability arising from potential drone mishaps.<\/p>\n Though the photographer will probably not charge you directly for insurance, they could pass some of the cost to you in their pricing.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Other than shooting photos and videos, you may need some complementary such as editing, translation, and transcription services.<\/p>\n These will increase the cost of the shoot.<\/p>\n Although a drone\u2019s impressive camera resolution might give you exquisite aerial drone photos<\/a>, photography skills also count.<\/p>\n One photographer might charge higher than another for the same type of work. That means he or she places a higher value on their time and skills.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Some locations, especially urban centers, attract higher quotes than others simply because the market rates are higher.<\/p>\n But in some location with lots of competing for real estate photography services, you might be lucky to find some pretty affordable quotes.<\/strong><\/p>\n Do your homework before you hire a real estate drone photographer. Get quotes from 3-4 pros or companies and compare them.<\/p>\n Some drone photographers charge a fixed rate per photo or video, making it easier for you to ask for the right number of images or videos that fit your budget.<\/p>\n Others charge a per-minute or per-hour fee.<\/strong><\/p>\n Others will charge a fixed base rate for the entire shoot with a specified number of photos and extra charges for additional images.<\/p>\n
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