Drone Photography for Jacksonville Listings: What Agents Should Know

Jacksonville is spread out, and location drives value: the river, the Intracoastal, the beach, the golf course, the school zone. Drone photos are the fastest way to show buyers where a property sits and what surrounds it.

When drone shots matter most

Aerials earn their keep on waterfront homes, large lots and acreage, homes near the beach, golf and lake communities, new-construction neighborhoods and commercial sites. They also show off roofs, pools and outdoor living areas that are hard to capture from the ground.

Airspace in Jacksonville

Jacksonville has a lot of controlled airspace: Jacksonville International, NAS Jacksonville, Naval Station Mayport, Cecil Airport and Craig Airport among others. Flying near them legally can require FAA authorization, and some spots near the bases are off-limits entirely.

That's why it matters to hire an FAA Part 107 licensed pilot. MIM Jax checks the airspace for every address before booking, requests authorization when it's needed, and tells you up front if a location isn't flyable.

Stills, video or both?

Six aerial stills cover most listings. Twelve suit large properties and developments. Add a 30-second cinematic drone video for luxury and waterfront homes, or add aerials to any photo shoot for $95. Drone-only visits are $195.