Do you use a drone in your real estate business?

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Susan Emo

Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON

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I hire a pro for my drone photography.

Oct 18, 2015 05:46 AM

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Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

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It is true, here is a drone update: U.S. government to announce drone registration rules on Monday:

http://fortune.com/2015/10/16/drones-register-department-of-transportation/

Oct 18, 2015 02:27 PM

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David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation

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Roy,

I would really like to be using one but the rules just make it too difficult. I haven’t found a licensed operator here to do it for me.

Oct 18, 2015 07:07 AM

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Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

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no, but I hire it done and he is licensed.

Oct 18, 2015 07:00 AM

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Kathleen Luiten

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Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

We hire a professional occasionally, Roy. I've been paying attention to the FAA news too. There are some good reasons to regulate drone use.

Oct 18, 2015 04:07 AM

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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets

Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA

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No, but my inspector & photographer do.

Oct 18, 2015 04:02 AM

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Mike Rock

Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA

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yes we do, for pics but also on "possible" view lots, we get the drone to go up and see what the view is from the second floor or a rooftop deck etc

Oct 18, 2015 04:01 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

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Can't say that I do, Roy, but will check out the new regs in any event.

Oct 18, 2015 03:59 AM

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Amanda Christiansen

Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN

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It depends on the property. We've used a local drone guy (for lack of a better term) on certain properties that warrant aerial video and photography. Does it help sell the home? Eh... maybe. The biggest thing it does is make us look really cool.

Oct 18, 2015 11:39 PM

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Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville

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No, but haven't really had that "type" of property of late. However, if I listed one of the many horse farms that we have here, I would certainly find a licensed operator to do some shots for me.

If I were doing a new highrise condo with a developer, I would use to show the "assumed" views from each floor/unit.

Oct 18, 2015 06:13 PM

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Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

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It's against the law, so NO! I have a Drone, but am waiting to get it licensed, probbly the first of the year.

Oct 18, 2015 12:02 PM

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Evelyn Johnston

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No, we have one but Larry won't use it because FAA says you can't for business unless you have a license. We will be watching for the announcement.

Oct 18, 2015 11:53 AM

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Sybil Campbell

Fernandina Beach, FL

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No, I'm not sure why I would need one.

Oct 18, 2015 10:06 AM

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Les & Sarah Oswald

Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA

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Nope. I believe the restriction are too serious to be ignored. Can't wait to hear what FAA is up to now...

Oct 18, 2015 09:13 AM

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Tony Lewis

Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA

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I haven't used on yet. Our Virtual Tour company has one and will film for us but there hasn't been a listing yet that needs an overview. I would use it if needed.

Oct 18, 2015 09:10 AM

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Bob Crane

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Not yet but I will be soon, a lot of good possibilities w hunting land.

Oct 18, 2015 08:16 AM

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Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

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No, but at this point the liability is too great to risk in relationship to the benefits. If I do it will be by the book.

Oct 18, 2015 04:55 AM

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Simmie Annandale

Coldwell Banker - Mason, OH

Realtor/Relo Specialist serving Cincinnati area

I havent used one yet.
Here is the link to the FAA site on UAS usage. And, the NAR says not without a license. I look forward to reading the FAA announcement.
https://www.faa.gov/uas/

Oct 24, 2015 09:58 PM

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Roy Kelley

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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I don't although if I did it would be through a professional.

Oct 19, 2015 03:13 AM

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Roy Kelley

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It is true, here is a drone update: U.S. government to announce drone registration rules on Monday:

http://fortune.com/2015/10/16/drones-register-department-of-transportation/
Roy,

I would really like to be using one but the rules just make it too difficult. I haven’t found a licensed operator here to do it for me.
We hire a professional occasionally, Roy. I've been paying attention to the FAA news too. There are some good reasons to regulate drone use.
yes we do, for pics but also on "possible" view lots, we get the drone to go up and see what the view is from the second floor or a rooftop deck etc
Can't say that I do, Roy, but will check out the new regs in any event.
It depends on the property. We've used a local drone guy (for lack of a better term) on certain properties that warrant aerial video and photography. Does it help sell the home? Eh... maybe. The biggest thing it does is make us look really cool.
No, but haven't really had that "type" of property of late. However, if I listed one of the many horse farms that we have here, I would certainly find a licensed operator to do some shots for me.

If I were doing a new highrise condo with a developer, I would use to show the "assumed" views from each floor/unit.
It's against the law, so NO! I have a Drone, but am waiting to get it licensed, probbly the first of the year.
No, we have one but Larry won't use it because FAA says you can't for business unless you have a license. We will be watching for the announcement.
Nope. I believe the restriction are too serious to be ignored. Can't wait to hear what FAA is up to now...
I haven't used on yet. Our Virtual Tour company has one and will film for us but there hasn't been a listing yet that needs an overview. I would use it if needed.
Not yet but I will be soon, a lot of good possibilities w hunting land.
No, but at this point the liability is too great to risk in relationship to the benefits. If I do it will be by the book.
I havent used one yet.
Here is the link to the FAA site on UAS usage. And, the NAR says not without a license. I look forward to reading the FAA announcement.
https://www.faa.gov/uas/
I don't although if I did it would be through a professional.