Hello, my name is Ben Lovegrove and in this video I'm going to be talking about Aerial
Property Photography and how drones can be used to showcase houses.
When it comes to selling houses it must surely be a complete no-brainer if you have the option
of using drone videography and imagery.
Aerial property photography now replaces those few snaps taken in the driveway and the back
garden.
You can now showcase a property with an aerial video that takes you on a guided tour both
inside and out.
Location, Location, Location
Aerial videos and images of properties are a boon to buyers who need to know what is
adjacent to and close by the property as well as what lies within its boundaries.
Little is left hidden when you have a view from 350ft.
You can spot a nearby scrap yard or pig farm that the estate agent conveniently forgot
to mention.
Drones used for property photography really come into their own when there are larger
areas to cover, particularly if it’s not a garden but open land.
It may be impractical to cover the area on foot and yet the buyer would like to inspect
what’s over the hedge or across the stream.
Aerial photos provide clarity.
The photo can be edited to show the boundaries of the property so that it matches the plot
plan.
This creates an at-a-glance image that removes any doubt and creates some reassurance for
the buyer.
Showing property at its best
Everything takes on a different look when seen from the air.
The aerial view can enhance an otherwise nondescript property and reveal it to be an overlooked
gem.
Properties that seem all too familiar from the ground are suddenly seen afresh.
Drones can also be used to create smooth flowing tours around the interior of a property.
The footage can be combined with any taken using hand held gimbal equipped cameras to
produce short films which are a pleasure to watch in themselves.
Season and Weather
As with all filming but even more so with property photography, weather, season, time
of day, and position of the sun are going to be a factor.
If you want to make a point of showing the viewer a certain part of the property (because
it’s the main feature or a great selling point) then will all those preceding factors
be optimal for the shot?
Will the sun be in the drone camera lens just as you pan around to that side of the building?
Golden Hours
The golden hours (an hour after sunrise, an hour before sunset) can be used to great effect
for property photography.
The loss of daylight in the winter months mean there are fewer opportunities for filming
but there are some advantages.
Think of those frosty mornings when the air is still and the sky is clear.
Capture your property when the shadows are still long and as you fly your drone over
it pull back over the top to reveal it in all its glory.
The contrast of the still frosty ground in the shade against the sunlit areas that are
frost free can produce a dramatic effect.
Aerial Property Photography – with VR?
It can only be a matter of time before a prospective buyer will be able to inspect the inside of
the property using a virtual reality tour.
You’ll be able to sit at home or in the office and walk from virtual room to virtual
room.
You can then enjoy an aerial video that shows the exterior and the location in equal detail.
DIY Aerial Property Photography
Perhaps you’re a home owner who just wants to create an aerial video of the property
for the family archive.
All you’ll need is one of the latest camera equipped UAVs like the DJI Phantom 4 Pro though
of course plenty of other makes and models are available.
With careful and gradual practice you’ll be able to achieve the desired result and
impress your family and friends with your footage.
Just be sure to abide by the rules and regulations for drone use in the UK or your home country.
Thanks for watching.
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