Commercial Drone Services · Nationwide

Real Estate Drone Photography Services

Desert Drones is a Part 107–certified, fully insured drone company based in Arizona, delivering aerial photography and cinematic video for residential, luxury, and commercial listings nationwide — through our own Arizona team and a vetted network of professional Part 107 pilots across the country.

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<48hrMedia Delivery

Aerial imagery sells listings faster. It shows lot size, layout, proximity to amenities, and neighborhood context that ground photos simply can’t — and for luxury and commercial properties, cinematic aerial video is what makes a listing feel aspirational instead of ordinary. Buyers scrolling online stop on the listing that shows them the whole story from above.

Desert Drones produces aerial stills and edited video for agents, brokerages, developers, and commercial owners nationwide. Every flight is flown by an FAA Part 107–certified, insured pilot — because any drone photography used to market a property is a commercial operation that legally requires it. From a single listing to a brokerage-wide program, media is delivered fast and MLS-ready.

Why hire a professional

Why hire a professional real estate drone company

Aerials sell listings faster — but only when they’re legal, licensed, and beautifully produced. Here is what matters.

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Legal & Licensed

Every commercial real estate flight requires FAA Part 107 certification and airspace authorization. We handle both — protecting the agent and brokerage from liability.

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Cinematic Production

Reveal shots, smooth orbits, and edited walkthroughs that make a property feel aspirational — not a shaky hobbyist clip.

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Property & Community Context

Aerials show lot size, layout, proximity to amenities, and neighborhood context that ground photos simply can’t.

Fast Media Turnaround

Edited stills and video delivered within 48 hours, ready for MLS, social, and marketing while the listing is fresh.

What we deliver

Real estate drone capabilities

Aerial media for every kind of property and listing.

Aerial Photography

High-resolution aerial stills that showcase the property, lot, and surroundings.

Cinematic Listing Video

Edited 4K video with reveal shots, orbits, and music for premium and luxury listings.

Luxury & Estate Homes

Elevated production for high-end properties where presentation drives price.

Community & Development

Master-planned community, subdivision, and development aerials for builders and developers.

Commercial & Multifamily

Aerials for retail, office, industrial, and multifamily marketing and leasing.

Twilight & Amenity Shots

Twilight aerials and amenity highlights that make listings stand out.

Mapping & Site Context

Orthomosaic and boundary context for land and development listings.

Volume Programs

Standardized aerial packages for brokerages and builders across multiple markets.

Industries we serve

Who we shoot for

Aerial media serves everyone marketing a property.

Residential Agents

Fast, MLS-ready aerial stills and video for active listings.

Luxury & Estate

Cinematic production that justifies premium pricing.

Builders & Developers

Community, subdivision, and development marketing aerials.

Commercial & Multifamily

Leasing and sales media for retail, office, and multifamily.

Brokerages

Standardized, volume aerial packages across agents and markets.

Land & Ranch

Boundary context and scale for acreage and land listings.

How it works

How our real estate shoots work

Book it, we fly it, you get MLS-ready media in 48 hours.

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Book & Schedule

Tell us the property, package, and timing. We confirm scheduling and secure any required FAA airspace authorization.

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Flight & Capture

A Part 107–certified pilot captures aerial stills and, for video packages, cinematic 4K footage of the property and surroundings.

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Editing & Post

Images are color-corrected and video is edited, graded, and scored — polished for a premium listing presentation.

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Delivery

You receive web- and MLS-ready media within 48 hours, ready to publish while the listing is fresh.

Where it delivers

Where real estate drones deliver

Typical real estate media Desert Drones produces across the country.

Luxury · Listing

Luxury Home Aerials

Cinematic aerial photo and video packages for high-end and estate listings — reveal shots and orbits that justify premium pricing and win listing appointments.
Community · Development

Master-Planned Communities

Aerial marketing of subdivisions and master-planned communities for builders and developers, showing scale, layout, and amenities.
Commercial · Multifamily

Retail & Multifamily Marketing

Aerial stills and video for retail, office, and multifamily assets — supporting leasing, sales, and investor packages.
What you receive

What you receive

Polished, ready-to-publish media in the formats you need.

High-resolution edited aerial stills
Edited 4K listing video (video packages)
Twilight aerials (optional)
Web- and MLS-ready formats
Vertical cuts for social
Amenity & community context shots
Fast 48-hour delivery
Volume packages for brokerages
Pricing

Real estate drone photography pricing

Most listings fall into three buckets. Brokerages and builders receive per-listing volume pricing.

Aerial Photo Package
$400–$800

A set of high-resolution edited aerial stills, delivered within 48 hours.

Photo + Video
Per Listing

Aerial stills plus an edited cinematic 4K listing video, quoted by property.

Brokerage Volume
Program Pricing

Standardized per-listing packages across agents and markets, with volume discounts.

Pricing varies by property size, package, and location. Contact us for a fast, project-specific quote — no obligation.

Where we work

Arizona-based. Serving projects nationwide.

Desert Drones is headquartered in Arizona and delivers real estate aerial media across the country through our own team and a vetted network of professional Part 107 pilots. Explore the local markets we serve:

Don’t see your city? We fly nationwide — tell us about your project and we’ll deploy a vetted local pilot.

Why Desert Drones

Why agents choose Desert Drones

Licensed, cinematic, and fast — media that helps listings sell.

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Part 107 Certified & Insured

Every listing is flown by an FAA Part 107–certified, insured pilot — keeping the agent and brokerage compliant and protected.

5.0 Across 271 Reviews

A perfect 5.0-star rating from 271 verified clients — earned on real projects.

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Nationwide, One Point of Contact

Arizona-based crews plus a vetted Part 107 pilot network in every state — brokerage programs stay one account and one standard.

Cinematic Gear, 48-Hour Delivery

Professional aerial capture and editing, with MLS-ready media in 48 hours.

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What clients say

A perfect 5.0 across 271 verified reviews.

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“John and team are the consummate professionals! Very reliable, quick, and high quality deliverables!”

Frank Segarra
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“Professional, efficient, and easy to work with. The team delivered clean, high-quality aerials and communicated clearly throughout the project.”

Stephen Cook
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“Needed work done quickly. They responded fast, knew exactly what was required, and explained it well — great customer service.”

Greg DeMeritt Jr
Answers

Real estate drone photography FAQs

Do you provide real estate drone photography nationwide?
Yes. Desert Drones is headquartered in Arizona and produces aerial photography and video for listings in all 50 states — through our own Arizona team and a vetted network of FAA Part 107–certified pilots.
Is a Part 107 license required for real estate drone photos?
Yes. Any drone photography for a commercial purpose — including marketing a listing — legally requires an FAA Part 107 certificate and, in controlled airspace, authorization. Every Desert Drones pilot is certified and insured.
How much does real estate drone photography cost?
Standard aerial photo packages typically range from $400–$800, with cinematic video and luxury packages priced higher. Volume pricing is available for brokerages and builders.
How fast do I get the photos and video?
Edited aerial stills and video are typically delivered within 48 hours, ready for MLS, social media, and marketing while your listing is fresh.
Can you shoot luxury and large properties?
Absolutely. Elevated production for luxury estates, master-planned communities, and commercial assets is a core specialty — reveal shots, twilight aerials, and edited walkthroughs.
What do I receive?
High-resolution edited aerial stills and, for video packages, an edited 4K listing video — delivered in web- and MLS-ready formats within 48 hours.
Do you offer packages for brokerages and teams?
Yes. We build standardized, per-listing volume packages for brokerages and builders so every listing gets consistent, professional aerial media at a predictable price.
Can you capture twilight and amenity shots?
Yes. Twilight aerials and amenity or community highlight shots are available and are a proven way to make a listing stand out in search results.
What if the property is near an airport or in controlled airspace?
We handle airspace for you. Most areas are accessible via LAANC for near-instant authorization; anything requiring manual FAA authorization is arranged in advance.
Do you provide vertical video for social media?
Yes. We deliver vertical cuts optimized for Instagram, TikTok, and paid social alongside the standard horizontal listing media.
Can you shoot land, ranch, and commercial listings?
Yes. We cover residential, luxury, land and ranch, and commercial and multifamily listings — showing scale, boundaries, and context that ground photos can’t.
How do I book a shoot?
Contact us with the property address, package, and preferred timing. We confirm scheduling, handle airspace, and deliver finished media within 48 hours of the flight.

Sell the listing from the air

Aerial stills and cinematic video from a licensed Part 107 team that delivers nationwide.