Is Your Drone Photographer Licensed and Insured?

Drone photography can be one of the best ways to showcase a real estate listing. It helps buyers see the property’s setting, lot layout, exterior features, views, and surrounding area in a way ground-level photos cannot.

But when drone media is being used to market a listing, agents should make sure the person flying the drone is properly licensed and insured.

Commercial Drone Work Requires Proper Licensing

Real estate drone photography is considered commercial drone work. That means the person flying the drone should have a current FAA Remote Pilot Certificate under Part 107.

This certification shows that the pilot understands the rules, safety procedures, airspace requirements, and responsibilities that come with flying a drone for business use.

Why Insurance Matters

Even when a drone pilot is experienced and careful, real estate shoots happen in active environments. Homes, buildings, roofs, cars, landscaping, neighboring properties, and people nearby can all be part of the setting.

That is why insurance matters. It adds an important layer of protection if something unexpected happens during a shoot. For agents, this helps protect the listing, the seller, the property, and your own professional reputation.

Working with an insured drone photographer shows that the media is being handled professionally from start to finish. It is not just about capturing strong aerial images. It is about making sure the process is responsible, prepared, and properly covered.

At RE PIXS, our drone work is insured so agents can feel confident that their listing media is being created with the right protection in place.

What Oregon Agents Should Ask Before Booking Drone Media

Before booking drone photos or video, ask a few simple questions:

● Is the drone pilot licensed for commercial work?

● Do they carry insurance?

● Do they understand real estate marketing needs?

● Can they deliver media properly for MLS, social media, and listing use?

These questions help make sure your drone media looks professional and is created with the right safeguards in place.

Work With a Qualified Real Estate Media Team

At RE PIXS, we create drone photography and video for residential listings, commercial properties, apartment communities, and property managers throughout the Portland area.

RE PIXS is licensed and insured, and our drone media is created with professional standards in mind. We help agents and property teams showcase listings with polished visuals while keeping safety, quality, and professionalism at the center of the process.

If your next listing could benefit from aerial photography or video, we would be happy to help.

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