Ways To Use Drones For Your Real Estate Business Properties

We all live in a time of progressive solutions and all kinds of innovative technologies. The market these days is pretty much filled with all sorts of devices, gadgets and gizmos that were thought impossible or existed only on the pages of science fiction just a few decades ago. Modern society is constantly rushing forward, coming up with new and more effective ideas and inventions that significantly aid us in our day to day living.

With that said, aside from all the “smart” technologies – all the smartphones, smart watches and smart houses – some modern devices are pretty fantastic and no one could even imagine being easily able to purchase them for personal use. A great example of such a technological advancement is the fact that we are now able to use drones.

That’s right – those unmanned flying gadgets are operated from the ground and you can use them to get a great overview for miles around. Drones are being actively used by the military for their special operations and by law enforcement agencies to catch perpetrators and to patrol neighborhoods. Still, drones have so many uses for just about everyone and everything and you will be able to use them for your real estate business as well. Nevertheless, if you are actually planning on doing so, do not forget that there are certain rules and guidelines that you will need to adhere to all the time.

First of all, you should know that the FAA (U.S. Federal Aviation Administration) prohibits the use of drones for commercial purposes, unless you have all the necessary certifications and paperwork in order. The FAA will require you to get special certification of airworthiness from them as well. Furthermore, if you are planning on purchasing a drone, here are several acronyms that you will need to learn too:


  • RTF (Ready to Fly). This basically implies that the drone you bought contains everything necessary for it to fly. You only need to open the package, charge the drones with the batteries and you are good to go. 
  • BNF (Bind and Fly). This means that in order to fly your drone, you are going to need a special BNF transmitter. If, the problem is solved. However, if you do not have such a transmitter, you are going to need to purchase it separately. 
  • ARF (Almost Ready to Fly). If you have received such a drone package, it means that the drone already has everything it needs to fly. All you have to do now will be to assemble it and you are ready to go. 


Still, why would you need to purchase such a drone to begin with? Well, it is no secret that the real estate market these days is filled with competitors. Having a drone will allow you to really improve on your marketing strategy and will give you an advantage over other real estate businesses. People are sick and tired of old, unoriginal photos and videos. Although buying a drone is expensive, it will really provide you with a one of a kind opportunity to get the most unique view of the house you are intending to sell and thus may well appeal to a larger target audience.

So where can you get a drone for your business? Well, they are pretty easy to find. All you need is the money to afford it. See, the prices for drones range in a very drastic manner – some will cost you a couple of hundred dollars, while others will cost several thousand. One way or the other, if you are planning on getting the best quality pictures and images, you will need to invest a whole lot more than a few hundred.

Finally, do not forget that not all the drones are easy to operate, so it is best to find one that is the most user-friendly.

Boris Dorfman, CEO
LBC Capital LLC

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