FAA Part 107 Certified

Drone Photographer in Riverside, CA

Real Estate Aerials for the Inland Empire

Drone photographer in Riverside, CA, covering Corona, Temecula, Murrieta, Ontario, San Bernardino, and the surrounding Inland Empire service area. Dustyn personally pilots every flight, checks the airspace over every address and files FAA authorization where it's required, and delivers edited aerials the next business day. Aerials reveal lot size, roof condition, backyard layout, and neighborhood context that ground-level photos never capture.

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The Full Picture

Why Aerial Photography Sells Listings Faster

Ground-level photos only show part of the story. Drone photography reveals the full property layout — roof condition, backyard depth, lot boundaries, driveway, landscaping, and proximity to parks, schools, and mountains. Buyers scrolling Zillow stop on aerial shots because they communicate scale and context that interior photos never can. In Riverside, Corona, and Temecula, lot size and outdoor space are often what the buyer is actually paying for — and an aerial is the only frame that shows it.

Property boundary contextShow the full lot, fence lines, and neighboring properties from above — buyers see exactly what they're getting.

Neighborhood & amenitiesCapture proximity to parks, schools, trails, and community features that drive buying decisions.

Roof & exterior conditionOverhead angles reveal roof condition, solar panels, pool equipment, and features invisible from the ground.

Elevation & viewsHillside homes and canyon properties in the Inland Empire deserve perspective shots that show their view potential.

FAA Part 107 Certified

Licensed, Insured, and Legal

Every drone flight is operated by Dustyn personally under an active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. This isn't optional — flying a drone commercially without Part 107 is a federal violation that can result in fines for both the operator and the agent who hired them. Dustyn Reno Design carries full liability insurance and follows all airspace authorization requirements. You get professional results without legal risk.

FAA Part 107 certifiedActive remote pilot certificate.

Fully insuredLiability coverage protects you and the property owner in the unlikely event of an incident.

Airspace compliantThe airspace over your address is checked before every shoot, and FAA authorization is filed in advance wherever it's required.

Weather-aware schedulingFlights scheduled around wind, rain, and visibility conditions for sharp, usable images.

Aerial Video

Drone Video for Listing Tours

Beyond still photos, drone video adds a dynamic opening or closing to your listing video. Smooth, stabilized footage rises from the street to reveal the property, orbits the home to showcase architecture and landscaping, or pulls back to show the neighborhood. These clips are color-graded to match the interior walkthrough and delivered in formats ready for MLS, YouTube, and email campaigns.

Stabilized 4K footageGimbal-stabilized video eliminates shake for smooth, professional movement.

Color-graded to matchAerial clips color-corrected to seamlessly blend with interior walkthrough footage.

Multiple flight patternsOrbits, reveals, pull-backs, and top-down shots — chosen based on property features.

Multi-platform deliveryExported in formats optimized for MLS video uploads, social media, and marketing emails.

Behind the Lens

Drone Photography with Dustyn Reno

Aerial coverage from a Riverside listing — elevation is what makes lot size and setting read

Dustyn Reno personally flies every shoot — Part 107 certified, airspace authorization filed in advance on every controlled-airspace job, no second pilots or contractors handling DRD aerials.

Local context: All drone flights operate under FAA Part 107 (14 CFR Part 107), with controlled-airspace authorization filed in advance where required. The CRMLS (California Regional MLS) photo standards require 4MP minimum on uploaded images — every aerial still I deliver clears that comfortably.

What It Costs

Real Estate Drone & Aerial Photography Pricing

Added to a Listing Shoot

Starting at+$125

Part 107 aerials added to the Essential package — lot lines, roofline, and neighborhood context alongside your interior set.

Standard Package

Starting at$329

Drone aerials already included, with the full flambient interior and exterior set. The most-booked package.

Premium Package

Starting at$500

Drone photos plus a video walkthrough and 40–50+ images — the full set for a competitive listing. Twilight exteriors are a +$175 add-on.

Commercial & Land

Starting at$175

Aerials on commercial property and acreage, quoted on the parcel — yard, dock, rooftop, and boundary coverage.

Aerials are priced by how they're used, not by flight time. On a house they're an add-on to the listing shoot; on land or a commercial parcel the work is boundary outlining, context framing, and layout, so it's quoted per parcel rather than off a menu. Airspace matters too — a flight in controlled airspace needs an FAA authorization, which Dustyn checks for at every address and files himself in advance at no extra charge. Every flight is flown by an FAA Part 107 certified pilot, and edited aerials are delivered the next business day alongside the interiors.

Simple Pricing

Investment

Essential

$249/ session

Best for homes up to 2,000 sq ft.

20–30 professionally edited flambient photos
Indoor and outdoor coverage
Next-day delivery
MLS-ready files
Free headshot for new clients

Standard

$329/ session

Best for homes up to 3,500 sq ft.

30–40 professionally edited flambient photos
Indoor and outdoor coverage
Drone aerial photos included
Next-day delivery
MLS-ready files
Free headshot for new clients

Premium

$500/ session

Best for homes 3,500+ sq ft or luxury listings.

40–50+ professionally edited flambient photos
Indoor and outdoor coverage
Drone aerial photos included
Video walkthrough included
Next-day delivery
MLS-ready files
Free headshot for new clients

Add to Any Package

Drone aerial photos+$125

Video walkthrough+$200

Twilight photography+$175

Not sure which package is right for you? Call or text for a free recommendation.

Travel fee: Free within our service area. $1/mile beyond service boundaries (up to 50 mi). Check your area.

Have a Specific Shoot in Mind?

Every property is different. Call or text for a custom quote — no obligation.

Drone Photography Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does drone photography cost for a real estate listing?

Drone aerial photos are included in our Standard ($329) and Premium ($500) packages. As a standalone add-on to the Essential package, drone photos are +$125.See all packages →

Can I book an aerial of my own house if I'm not selling it?

Yes. A standalone homeowner session is $225 — one address, ten edited images, roughly thirty to forty-five minutes on site, delivered at full resolution in an online gallery. No interior shoot and no listing attached. It costs more than the listing add-on because there's no listing session carrying the trip.How much for an aerial photo of my house →

Is it legal to fly a drone over someone's property for photos?

Yes — when operated by an FAA Part 107 certified pilot following federal airspace rules. Dustyn Reno Design holds an active Part 107 certificate and full liability insurance. Hiring an uncertified drone operator puts you at legal risk.

What if the property is near an airport or military base?

We check the airspace over every address before the shoot and obtain FAA authorization where it's required, filed in advance rather than on the day. Most Inland Empire listings don't need one. If a flight can't be authorized, we'll let you know before the shoot.What permission a drone flight actually needs →

How many drone photos will I receive?

A standard drone session produces edited aerial images including bird's-eye overhead shots, angled property shots, neighborhood context shots, and close-up roof/feature details. The exact count depends on property size and features worth highlighting.

Do drone photos really help sell homes faster?

An aerial won't rescue a bad listing, but it answers the questions buyers ask before they book a showing: how big is the lot, what shape is the roof in, what's behind the fence, what's next door. In the Inland Empire — where lot size, outdoor living, and mountain or canyon views are the selling points — those answers are the difference between a scroll-past and a scheduled showing.More on drone photography for listings →

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Drone Photography Across the Inland Empire

FAA-certified drone aerials for real estate listings across every city we serve. Click any city for local market context and neighborhood-specific notes.

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