Aerial shots look great on almost any listing — but they earn their cost on some listings far more than others.
Drone photography adds a perspective ground-level shots can't: full lot lines, roof condition, proximity to water or open space, and how a property sits relative to its neighborhood. It's a strong add-on, but not every listing needs it.
Larger lots and acreage, where ground photos can't show the full extent of the land. Waterfront or water-adjacent properties, where proximity is a major selling point. Homes backing up to conservation land, golf courses, or other desirable open space. New construction or larger homes, where an aerial shot communicates scale better than any interior photo. Multi-family or investment properties, where buyers want to see the whole lot and any additional structures (garages, sheds, parking).
Small in-town lots with little visible yard, condos and units in larger buildings, and dense urban listings where neighboring buildings block most of an aerial view usually don't get much extra value from drone photos — the budget is often better spent on more interior coverage, a floor plan, or a walk-through video instead.
Drone shoots depend on weather and wind conditions more than ground photography does, which is worth factoring into scheduling for time-sensitive listings. Booking drone as part of a combined shoot (rather than a separate visit) keeps this simple.
37 Visuals offers FAA Part 107 certified aerial photography and videography standalone, or bundled with standard photography in the Photography & Drone package — both bookable online alongside a standard shoot.