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Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

Just a heads up to legally use any pictures you take from a drone in any marketing you need Section 333 exemption from the FAA. Which is free to apply for, but takes 120+ days to hear back from. Otherwise if someone does get the attention it is quite a hefty fine.

Here is a blog I wrote about the process on applying for the exemption.

Jul 23, 2015 05:08 AM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I hire mine out as well.  I've found that in the late spring and summer, the trees block out the great shots.  I've had good luck in early spring and late autumn when the leaves are away.

Jul 23, 2015 09:27 AM
Rainmaker
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

There are a number of legal issues, procedures as well as restrictions with respect to using unmanned aerial vehicles for commercial use in Canada.  The legislation in Canada is different than the USA.

Jul 23, 2015 10:13 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Nope, I'm not licensed to use it commercially and don't plan to get licensed to use it commercially. BUT, I have hired someone who is and do use it in my marketing.

Jul 23, 2015 01:47 PM
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Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

Legal issues, technology rapidly changing and liability... cheaper for now to sub out the work. Technology starts out at $1500 and in 4 years is $200. 

Jul 23, 2015 08:34 AM
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Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

You need to make sure you are aware of the laws regarding the use of drones for commerical purposes.  And yes selling real estate is a commercial use.

Jul 23, 2015 08:11 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Daniel,

I would hire a professional.  Here in SB, we have a pilot with a license that does them.  Is the property worth being scene from the air, you do no want the neighbor's yard with the trash and the old refrigerator as part of the scene!  A

Jul 23, 2015 07:33 AM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

We hire a service for our drone photography. Sorry, I don't know what equipment they use.

Jul 23, 2015 05:06 AM