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Image banner for the February 2024 PFRE Photographer of the Month Winner Art Ibewuike, with a featured image of his winning photo titled "Living Room or Family Room""

Congratulations to Art Ibewuike, February 2024 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "Living Room or Family Room". Art Ibewuike - #895 Paul-Dan Dragoman - #898 Peter Wingfield - #900 Here's what Art has to say: Thank you so much for ...

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Best Drone for Real Estate Photography [2024 Review]

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28/06/2023
Even with the best camera, you might not be able to capture real estate aerial photos without a drone. The best real estate drones allow you to capture sharp photos and stable videos even when the drone is flying in strong winds. My Top Real Estate Drones Recommendations The best real estate drones come with […]
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How to Renew Your Part 107 License (Drone Pilot License)

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23/05/2023
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Are you looking into how to renew your Part 107 license? The FAA has introduced a new and easier way for drone pilots to renew the currency of their Part 107 remote pilot certification. In this article, we’ll share everything you need to know about renewing your Part 107 license, where to do it, and […]

Best Drone Accessories [2024 Review]

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13/03/2023
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Drones are designed for capturing incredible aerial footage and to give you views your normal camera can’t. However, a drone requires additional accessories to make your device easier to use and safer. We’ve compiled this list of the best drone accessories to help you know what to bring along on your next real estate photography session.

5 Tips to Take Great Real Estate Drone Photography

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02/12/2022
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Image quality is vital in real estate marketing. For example, 61.3% of brokers believe high-quality photography is crucial for selling homes. And 83% of buyers said pictures were very important in helping them choose which homes they will visit. This is where drone photography comes into the picture (*pun intended). Drone photography has become more […]

When Flying a Drone, Do You Need a Property Release for Neighboring Properties?

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04/11/2022
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A drone property release is a document signed by the property owner to give permission for the drone operator to fly over their property. The document typically includes a property description and outlines what the operator can and cannot do. The document also asks for contact information for both parties in case there are any […]

Skydio 2 vs DJIMavic2Pro: A Battle for Drone Supremacy in Our Field?

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31/10/2019
I’ve been using drones in my real estate photography business for a few years now and I’ve always been amazed at both the capabilities of these devices, and the speed at which new advances are made. I've recently stumbled across a video for the new Skydio 2 drone and its specs are remarkable, particularly its […]

How to Use Pole Photography to Get No Drone Aerial Photos

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01/01/2019
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the years, I've pointed out how important it is to be able to shoot at an elevated point of view when shooting the front exterior shot. Before the advent of drones, the standard way to get your camera elevated was a pole. You could either put your main camera on the pole or use a […]
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