Agent guides · 5 articles
Drone & Aerial
When aerials are worth ordering, what Part 107 licensing means for you as the listing agent, and how San Diego's controlled airspace affects where and when a drone can fly.
What to Do If Your Listing Is in Restricted Drone Airspace in San Diego
How to find out whether a San Diego listing can be flown, what LAANC authorization does and doesn’t cover, and what to use for aerial context when a drone can’t legally fly.
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What Is Part 107, and Why Your Drone Photographer Needs It
A plain-English explanation of the FAA’s Part 107 rule for commercial drone flights: what it requires, how to verify a pilot, what insurance covers, and where the risk lands for a listing agent.
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Do I Need a Licensed Drone Pilot for Real Estate Photos? Yes. Here Is What That Means for You
Whether a real estate agent needs a licensed drone pilot for listing photos, whether you can fly your own drone, what it takes to get certified, and how to decide between doing it yourself and hiring.
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Where You Can (and Can’t) Legally Fly a Drone Over San Diego Listings
Miramar, North Island, Pendleton, and Lindbergh’s controlled shelf make San Diego some of the most restricted airspace in the country — right over the coastal listings that need aerials most. A plain-English compliance map.
Read guideDrone & Aerial Photography for Real Estate: What San Diego Agents Need to Know
FAA regulations, best conditions for aerial shots, what to expect from a drone session, and how aerial photography tends to increase listing inquiries.
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