Real estate drone photography: house flyovers and listing aerials

Aerial photos and video show the whole lot, the roof, the view and the neighborhood. Here are national services that book drone photographers for listings, and how each works.

Last checked October 2026 · How we chose

Before you book

Ask for MLS-ready photo sizes and a short vertical video for social media.
Check the delivery time. Listings often need files within a day or two.
Near airports, the pilot may need FAA airspace authorization first, which can take time.

Companies to know

Listed in no particular order.

HomeJab

What they do: Real estate media company that books FAA-certified drone photographers for listing photos, aerial video, vacant land and neighborhood shots, alongside regular interior and exterior photography.
Coverage: Says it has aerial photographers in all 50 states.
How booking works: Book a shoot online or by phone; HomeJab assigns a vetted local photographer.
Published pricing?: Yes. Starting prices for its aerial packages are shown on its aerial photography page.

Good fit

Packages built for listings (MLS-ready files, aerial video options).
Combines drone and ground photos in one booking.

Keep in mind

You get whoever HomeJab assigns locally, not a pilot you pick.
Travel fees can apply in outlying areas, per its own materials.

Source: HomeJab aerial photography

Zeitview (formerly DroneBase)

What they do: Large drone inspection and imagery company (legally DroneBase, Inc. d/b/a Zeitview). Its commercial real estate service delivers aerial photos, HD video clips and edited marketing videos.
Coverage: Says it can fly anywhere in the continental United States through its pilot network.
How booking works: Order through its online client dashboard; it flies within a few days, weather permitting, and hosts the files in your account.
Published pricing?: Yes. Standard per-listing package prices are shown on its commercial real estate page; volume pricing by request.

Good fit

Built for portfolios: one dashboard for many properties.
Imagery hosting included, per its pricing section.

Keep in mind

Focused on commercial property; homeowners selling one house may find a residential service a better fit.
Turnaround is days, not same-day.

Source: Zeitview commercial real estate

Droners.io

What they do: Marketplace where you post a drone job and licensed local pilots bid on it. Real estate is one of its main job categories.
Coverage: Pilots in many US areas; availability depends on who is near you.
How booking works: Post a job, compare bids, portfolios and reviews, chat with pilots, then pay through the platform after you receive your footage.
Published pricing?: Yes, partly. Its client FAQ publishes its marketplace fee and a typical hourly range; each job is priced by pilot bids.

Good fit

Several quotes from one post.
Payment held until you have reviewed the work.

Keep in mind

A client marketplace fee is added, per its FAQ.
It checks pilots for drone licenses, but says it does not verify extra licenses some jobs need (such as land surveying).

Source: Droners.io how it works · Droners.io client FAQ

Thumbtack

What they do: General local-services marketplace with an aerial photography category. Many local real estate photographers list drone work here.
Coverage: US-wide directory; results depend on your ZIP code.
How booking works: Describe the project and your ZIP code, compare matched pros, message them and book; you pay the pro directly.
Published pricing?: Pros set their own prices; Thumbtack also publishes a general aerial photography cost guide.

Good fit

Easy to compare several local pros and their profiles.
Covers drone work bundled with ground photography or events.

Keep in mind

Thumbtack notes that some listed pros pay for visibility.
Not drone-specific; confirm each pro holds an FAA Part 107 certificate and insurance.

Source: Thumbtack aerial photographers · Thumbtack aerial photography cost guide

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