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Aerial Photography for Luxury Real Estate

Professional video production services

Aerial photo and video with licensed drone operators. — tailored for luxury real estate professionals.

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Our Process

Three steps to your perfect video

01

Pre-Production Planning

Location scouting, shot list creation, equipment selection, crew coordination, permits, and schedule optimization.

Technical details
Location recce with reference photos, equipment manifest, talent call sheets, and weather contingency plans.
02

On-Set Filming

Multi-camera capture with cinema-grade gear, professional lighting, wireless audio, and real-time monitoring.

Technical details
RED/ARRI/Sony cinema cameras, Angenieux zooms, Sennheiser wireless, Ronin 2 stabilization, LED panels.
03

Media Backup & Handover

Organized media backup to dual drives, shot log with timecodes, and secure delivery of all raw footage.

Technical details
Dual SSD backup on set, checksum verification, organized folder structure, shot log with scene/take metadata.

Good to know

Every project includes a dedicated project manager and clear milestones with approval checkpoints.

All final deliverables are yours — full ownership and usage rights included with every project.

Why Luxury Real Estate Needs Aerial Photography

In the Luxury Real Estate sector, professional video content has become essential for standing out in a competitive market. Whether you need promotional material, training content, or brand storytelling, Aerial Photography delivers measurable results that transform how luxury real estate professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Luxury Real Estate

Luxury real estate video operates under different rules than standard property marketing. Buyers in the 2M+ euro segment expect cinematic production quality — think stabilized tracking shots through grand foyers, golden-hour exterior sequences, and carefully art-directed staging. Music licensing alone can cost 500 to 2,000 euros for a sync-ready track that matches the property's character. Distribution targets private banking networks, invitation-only platforms like James Edition, and curated social feeds. The production timeline is longer because access to the property often depends on owner schedules, and reshoots for weather or lighting are common. Per-property budgets range from 5,000 to 20,000 euros.

Video Challenges in Luxury Real Estate

Standing Out in a Visual Market

Properties with professional video tours sell 20% faster than those with photos alone. Yet 65% of real estate agencies still rely primarily on static images, missing a critical opportunity to engage buyers emotionally.

Virtual tours, drone footage, and cinematic property showcases have become the new standard for luxury and mid-range listings alike. The challenge lies in producing content that captures the atmosphere and lifestyle a property offers, not just its dimensions.

With 95% of buyers starting their search online, video is no longer optional — it's the first showing. Agencies that invest in professional video report 403% more inquiries on their listings.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Luxury Estate Showcase — Paris 16th

A luxury real estate agency commissioned a cinematic property film combining drone aerials, steadicam interior tours, and lifestyle vignettes. The 3-minute video generated 2.4M views on social media and the property sold within 10 days at asking price.

New Development Pre-Sales

A property developer used animated 3D walkthroughs for an off-plan development. Pre-sales reached 78% before construction completion, compared to their usual 45% benchmark. The investment in video production returned 12x in accelerated sales.

Key Benefits for Luxury Real Estate

Measurable Impact

Professional real estate video delivers quantifiable results: 73% of homeowners prefer agents who use video, listings with video receive 403% more inquiries, and virtual tours reduce unnecessary physical visits by 40%, saving time for both agents and buyers.

Drone footage adds a premium perception, with aerial property videos commanding 8-12% higher perceived value. For new developments, animated 3D tours enable pre-sales months before construction is complete.

Our Aerial Photography Process

Production Process

1. Pre-Production: Location scouting, shot list creation, equipment planning, talent coordination, permits, and schedule optimization.

2. Setup & Lighting: Professional lighting design (3-point, natural, or cinematic), audio setup with redundant recording, and camera rigging.

3. Filming: Multi-camera capture with cinema-grade equipment, real-time monitoring, and direction to ensure every shot serves the narrative.

4. Wrap & Delivery: Organized media backup, shot log documentation, and secure delivery of all raw footage to post-production.

What Makes Aerial Photography Unique

Aerial photography and cinematography from manned aircraft — helicopters, ultralights, and fixed-wing planes — covers large-scale subjects that drones cannot reach due to altitude restrictions, flight time limits, or controlled airspace. We coordinate with certified pilots and shoot through open doors or gyro-stabilized nose mounts using RED or ARRI cinema cameras. This service is used for feature films, large property estates, industrial infrastructure surveys, and regional tourism campaigns. Flight sessions typically run 1-3 hours and cover areas of 5-50 km. We handle all aviation permits, flight plans, and safety coordination. Deliverables include RAW cinema files and GPS-tagged reference frames.

What You Receive

You receive: all raw footage on SSD/cloud, shot log with timecodes, audio files (WAV 24-bit), BTS photos, and production report.

Technical Specifications

Cameras: RED Komodo/V-Raptor, ARRI Alexa Mini, Sony FX6/FX9 | Lenses: Cinema primes, Angenieux zooms | Audio: Sennheiser/Lectrosonics wireless, boom | Grip: Dana Dolly, Ronin 2, Easyrig

Getting Started with Aerial Photography for Luxury Real Estate

Ready to elevate your Luxury Real Estate brand with professional aerial photography? Our team combines deep industry expertise with advanced production techniques to deliver content that drives real results. Contact us for a free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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Let's discuss your aerial photography needs for luxury real estate. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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