Estate Optics is a professional drone photography business located in Cincinnati, Ohio. We provide a variety of aerial images and videos for realtors, builders, developers, building inspectors and other local professionals. Drone (sUAS) photography provides a birds-eye view of property so clients can truly see the design, boundaries, and potential of their future homesite.
You may wonder why you need a professional drone photographer for this type of work. According to the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), a part 107 license is required for sUAS commercial photography work. Recreational drone navigation is defined as:
Many people assume that a recreational flight is one that is not operated for a business or any form of compensation. But, that’s not always the case. Financial compensation, or the lack of it, is not what determines if the flight is recreational or commercial. The following information can be used to help you determine what rules you should be operating under. Remember, the default regulation for drones weighing under 55 pounds is Part 107. The exception for recreational flyers only applies to flights that are purely for fun or personal enjoyment. When in doubt, fly under Part 107.
Note: Non-recreational purposes include things like taking photos to help sell a property or service, roof inspections, or taking pictures of a high school football game for the school’s website. Goodwill or other non-monetary value can also be considered indirect compensation. This would include things like volunteering to use your drone to survey coastlines on behalf of a non-profit organization. Recreational flight is simply flying for fun or personal enjoyment.
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