The Pros of Using Drones in Real Estate
The Pros of Using Drones in Real Estate
Looking to elevate your property listings? In real estate, visuals are everything—and drones are making it easier than ever to showcase homes, land, and commercial spaces in their best light.
With high-quality aerial shots and immersive video tours, drones are transforming how agents and developers market properties and attract buyers.
Why Drones Are a Game-Changer
Stunning Aerial Views
Drones provide a bird’s-eye view of the entire property—landscaping, layout, surrounding environment, and curb appeal—all in a single shot. It’s the perfect way to show scale, location, and proximity to amenities.
Immersive Property Tours
Drone video helps buyers experience a home before they set foot inside. Smooth flyovers, cinematic movements, and seamless indoor-to-outdoor transitions build emotional engagement and generate more inquiries.
Highlight Unique Features
Large lots, waterfronts, roof upgrades, solar panels, pools, or nearby parks—drones capture features that ground photography often misses.
Better Listing Performance
Homes listed with drone photos and video get more clicks and longer view times. In fact, according to Multiple Listing Service Statistics, houses with aerial shots have a 68% higher chance of selling (Nicely, 2019).
Easier Inspections
Use drones to safely check roofs, gutters, remote sections of land, or any feature that would otherwise require ladders, scaffolding, or additional contractors.
Training and Compliance Matter
Using drones commercially in Canada—yes, even for real estate—means you must meet Transport Canada’s certification requirements. You need to:
Possess a Basic or Advanced RPAS Certificate
Understand and follow Canadian airspace regulations, as set by Transport Canada
Failing to comply can result in hefty fines, especially when flying near homes, people, or urban areas.
That’s why training and compliance should be part of your drone strategy—not an afterthought.
Your Drone Toolkit for Real Estate Success
If you’re ready to take your listings to the next level, here’s everything you need to get started:
🎓 Need training? Visit RPAS Centre for free drone pilot courses designed to help you get certified and fly safely under Transport Canada regulations.
🛒 Need a drone? Shop at AIM Robotics, Canada’s best selection of high-quality DJI drones and accessories, tailored for real estate professionals.
Every drone purchase comes with a FREE Pro or Enterprise subscription to RPAS Wilco – Canada’s leading drone compliance app, perfect for flight planning, site surveys, airspace checks, and logging.
Whether you’re showcasing a cozy condo or sprawling farmland, drones offer the visual power to help your listing stand out—and sell faster.
References
Nicely, T. (2019, October 10). Real Estate Drone Photography and Video. Zillow Premier Agent. https://www.zillow.com/premier-agent/drones-real-estate-photography/
