Drones have revolutionized the way real estate professionals capture aerial footage of properties. With the ability to capture stunning images and videos from unique angles and heights, drones have become an essential tool for showcasing properties to potential buyers. However, while the technology has come a long way, there are still unmet needs in the category of aerial drone photography and videography for real estate professionals.
In this article, we will explore the top 10 unmet category-related needs in this field and discuss how addressing these needs could help real estate professionals capture even more stunning footage and streamline their workflow.
Top 10 Unmet Needs for Aerial Drone Photography in Real Estateย
- ๐ Better Low-Light Performance: Real estate professionals often need to capture stunning shots of properties during the twilight hours or at night. However, most drones struggle to produce high-quality images in low-light conditions. A drone that can capture clear, crisp images in low-light situations would be a game-changer.
- ๐ฅ Advanced Stabilization: Smooth and steady footage is crucial for showcasing a property in the best light possible. However, it can be challenging to maintain stability when flying a drone in windy conditions or in tight spaces. An aerial drone with advanced stabilization features could help real estate professionals capture smoother, more professional-looking footage.
- ๐ณ Obstacle Avoidance: Drones can be a bit tricky to navigate, especially when trying to capture footage in tight spaces or around trees and other obstacles. A drone with advanced obstacle avoidance technology could help real estate professionals safely and efficiently capture footage in any environment.
- ๐ Increased Range: Many real estate properties are quite large, and it can be difficult to capture all the necessary footage without flying the drone too far away. A drone with an increased range would allow real estate professionals to capture more footage from a single location, reducing the need for multiple flights and saving time and money.
- ๐ก Improved Lighting: Proper lighting is critical for capturing high-quality footage, but it can be challenging to achieve optimal lighting conditions when flying a drone. A drone with improved lighting features, such as adjustable LED lights, could help real estate professionals capture stunning footage in any lighting situation.
- ๐ฎ Intuitive Controls: Flying a drone can be challenging, especially for those without much experience. An aerial drone with intuitive controls and easy-to-use features would allow real estate professionals to focus on capturing stunning footage without worrying about the technicalities of flying the drone.
- ๐ Increased Flight Time: Drones have a limited battery life, which can be a problem when trying to capture footage of larger properties. An aerial drone with an increased flight time would allow real estate professionals to capture more footage from a single flight, reducing the need for multiple flights and saving time and money.
- ๐ฌ Customizable Camera Settings: Different properties require different types of footage, and real estate professionals need the ability to customize their camera settings to achieve the desired result. A drone with customizable camera settings would allow real estate professionals to capture the perfect shot every time.
- ๐ Improved GPS: GPS technology is critical for flying a drone safely and efficiently, but many drones struggle with accurate GPS positioning. An aerial drone with improved GPS technology would allow real estate professionals to fly their drones with more precision and accuracy, reducing the risk of accidents and improving the quality of the footage captured.
- ๐ฒ Real-Time Video Streaming: Real estate professionals often need to share footage with clients or colleagues in real-time, but it can be challenging to do so with traditional drones. An aerial drone with real-time video streaming capabilities would allow real estate professionals to share footage with others as it is being captured, making collaboration and communication easier and more efficient.
The Takeaway
Aerial drone photography and videography has transformed the real estate industry, providing professionals with a powerful tool for showcasing properties to potential buyers. However, there are still unmet needs in this field, such as improved low-light performance, obstacle avoidance, and increased flight time. By addressing these needs, drone manufacturers and developers can help real estate professionals capture even more stunning footage and streamline their workflow, ultimately improving the buying and selling process for all involved parties.
As the technology continues to advance, we can expect even more exciting developments in the world of aerial drone photography and videography for real estate.
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Written by: Tony Marino, MBA โ FAA Certified Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot and Chief Business Strategist at Aerial Northwest
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