Drones in real Estate?

 

Airborne Drone

On February 15th, 2012, President Obama signed the  FAA Reauthorization Bill into law, which allowed for the use of drones in U.S. Airspace. On Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration officially gave approval to "drone-maker" Aero Vironment to fly a drone over the largest oil field in the U.S., which BP (British Petroleum) operates. In the immortal words of Carol Anne Freeling "They're here!"



Drone with camera

Courtney Soinski in the article "Are Drones Flying into Real Estate?" hovers over the issue of drones being used for commercial purpose in U.S. Airspace and addresses the idea that "Realtors will be able to maneuver and direct the drone to get the best shots." I personally believe that real estate brokers will most likely hire out the drone service.

What Realtor wants to take the time to learn to fly a drone and obtain a certificate from the FAA, when they can be out selling homes?

Bart Jansen in an article in USA Today, makes it a point to say that the FAA is in the process

of formulating regulations to make sure the "remote pilots are qualified , that the aircraft are safe, that the drones can sense or avoid other aircraft and that they will land safely if they lose contact with their pilots."

Drones have the ability to show aerial shots of properties, thus giving buyers a unique perspective that could have only been achieved in the past by visiting the property in person.



Real Estate Drone

Sellers with loft-like ceilings or large properties will be able to showcase the open feeling of their home for buyers who are just starting their search for a home on the Internet.







The use of drones in real estate could allow Realtors the ability to provide videos, texts, and mobile apps with a little more flare. Seller's, buyer's, and the general public will ultimately decide the usefulness of drones in the Real Estate Industry. What do you think, can drones help sell properties?