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Professional Aerial Photos - Drone?
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Clive54
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Hi all,
I'm selling my house and wanted to get some aerial shots of my property. My estate agent Mark, says he knows someone that can do it for me and it'll cost £200. Now that sounds good to me. But I asked about if the person had a drone license and insurance, as my after speaking to my neighbours they had concerns. And apparently, he's allowed to do it as a 'hobbyist' and doesn't require insurance.
Would you just do it? Find a legit operator?
Thanks,
Clive
I'm selling my house and wanted to get some aerial shots of my property. My estate agent Mark, says he knows someone that can do it for me and it'll cost £200. Now that sounds good to me. But I asked about if the person had a drone license and insurance, as my after speaking to my neighbours they had concerns. And apparently, he's allowed to do it as a 'hobbyist' and doesn't require insurance.
Would you just do it? Find a legit operator?
Thanks,
Clive
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How does he equate "not flying commercially" with "charging you £200"? He doesn't sound like a hobbyist. But the licence and insurance are legal requirements for him rather than you. Not sure it's that much of a risk, how much harm can a lightweight drone cause?0
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"... how much harm can a lightweight drone cause?"
Potentially catastrophic!
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/dec/12/heathrow-plane-near-miss-drone0 -
My cousin has a drone as a hobby and he won't touch anything paid as he doesn't want to get into trouble. According to him, if you engage someone who isn't licensed then you too are liable for prosecution. Surely it's not worth the risk? Pay a bit more and find a proper company.0
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Yes, but I'm assuming the OP doesn't have Airbus 320s regularly flying 100 feet or so above their house.pinklady21 wrote: »"... how much harm can a lightweight drone cause?"
Potentially catastrophic!
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/dec/12/heathrow-plane-near-miss-drone0 -
This one got up to 7000ft.....
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/08/30/heathrow_drone_near_misses_airprox/0 -
pinklady21 wrote: »This one got up to 7000ft.....
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/08/30/heathrow_drone_near_misses_airprox/
...which would make for a p!ss poor aerial shot of a house, unless it came with a huuuuuuuuge amount of land.
Dunno what the price difference between a bloke with a DJI Mavic Pro boy-toy and a pro-outfit is, but I'd be seriously questioning the value added by any sort of drone photos whatsoever - other than "because I can", what reason do you have for wanting these sort of photos?0 -
Do you have lots of land with your property or something?
Is there a way of adding a google aerial shot as well as a map and streetview? Can't say I've ever noticed a tab or anything, but there may be an option.2024 wins: *must start comping again!*0 -
Yeah, but I don't think that was to get a nice view of somebody's patio. The drone pics I've seen are from the equivalent of a few floors up.pinklady21 wrote: »This one got up to 7000ft.....
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/08/30/heathrow_drone_near_misses_airprox/0 -
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ReadingTim wrote: »...which would make for a p!ss poor aerial shot of a house, unless it came with a huuuuuuuuge amount of land.
Dunno what the price difference between a bloke with a DJI Mavic Pro boy-toy and a pro-outfit is, but I'd be seriously questioning the value added by any sort of drone photos whatsoever - other than "because I can", what reason do you have for wanting these sort of photos?
It's quite a big detached house, and we have a pool in the back. Just want to show it off really. I've seen some amazing drone photos for houses and I think it really helps to sell them. Well, did for me.0
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