Real estate drone photography in Phoenix
Donatto Photography provides real estate drone photography and video in Phoenix, Arizona. Brandon Donatto, an FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot, captures aerial listing photos and video that show the lot, the views and the neighborhood. Edited photos are delivered within 24–48 hours and video within 3–5 business days, ready for MLS and social.
At a glance
Service: Real Estate Drone Photography
Where: Phoenix metro, Arizona (Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear, Avondale and Cave Creek)
Pilot: Brandon Donatto, FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot
For: Real estate agents, brokers, home sellers, builders, short-term rental hosts and land sellers
Delivery: photos in 24–48 hours, video in 3–5 business days, by download link
Pricing: custom quote within 24 hours
Book: Get a Free Quote (/quote) or call (623) 252-9593
Buyers want to see the whole property: the lot, the backyard, the views and what’s nearby. I capture aerial photos and video that show all of it, so your listing stands out online. I’m an FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot who handles the airspace planning for every flight.
What’s included
Aerial photos of the home, lot and surroundings
Aerial video clips for listing videos and social reels
Twilight aerials on request
Neighborhood and amenity shots: parks, golf, pools, mountain views
Airspace check and FAA authorization requests when needed
Typical deliverables
Edited aerial photos in high-resolution JPEG, plus MLS-sized versions (the photo count is set in your quote)
Edited aerial video in MP4, horizontal and vertical, when video is part of your shoot
Download link: photos within 24–48 hours, video within 3–5 business days
Who it’s for
Real estate agents and brokers, homeowners selling on their own, builders marketing new homes, short-term rental hosts, and land and lot sellers.
Frequently asked questions
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Every shoot is quoted to the property and the deliverables you need. The price depends on property size, location and whether you add aerial video or twilight shots. Send the address and listing date through the quote form, and I’ll reply with a quote within 24 hours.
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Often, yes, with FAA authorization. Much of central Phoenix sits inside Sky Harbor's Class B airspace, and other parts of the Valley are near Deer Valley, Scottsdale, Chandler, Falcon Field, Glendale and Goodyear airports or Luke Air Force Base. As an FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot, I check every address before booking and request FAA (LAANC) authorization when the location needs it. If a spot can't be flown legally, I'll tell you before you book.
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Edited photos are delivered by download link within 24–48 hours of the shoot, in full resolution and in MLS-ready sizes. Edited video follows within 3–5 business days.
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Morning and late-afternoon light is softer and shows the home better than harsh midday sun. Twilight aerials work well for homes with pools and outdoor lighting. Arizona doesn’t observe daylight saving time, so sunset in Phoenix ranges from about 5:20 pm in December to about 7:40 pm in late June.
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I watch the forecast, and if wind, rain or monsoon dust makes flying unsafe, I reschedule at no extra charge. Arizona’s monsoon season runs June 15 to September 30, so summer shoots are best planned for the morning.
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I focus on aerial photos and video and can recommend an interior photographer.
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Not for exterior aerials. I just need the address, any gate or HOA access details, and the seller’s permission.
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The FAA requires a Part 107 remote pilot certificate for commercial drone flights, including real estate photos. A certified pilot knows the airspace rules, gets authorization when it’s needed, and flies legally.
Listing coming up? Send me the address and date.
