01/13/2018
FAQs
Why Use Cobb Aerial Photography?
According to The National Association of Realtors, 73% of homeowners are more likely to list their home with Realtors that use video. However, only 9-percent of Real Estate companies use video to sell properties. That means that Cobb Aerial Photography can give you a competitive edge over 91% of your competitors!
Why should I use Cobb Aerial Photography when my friend has a drone and won't even charge me for the footage?
Aside from the over 25 years of photography experience, Cobb Aerial Photography has different equipment for interiors and exteriors. More importantly, if your friend isn't a licensed drone pilot you could be leaving yourself open to legal problems. The FAA is cracking down on un-licensed drone pilots and are handing out hefty fines for realtors that use them to promote their listings. Any realtor who hires an UN-licensed drone pilot can be fined $11,000 for each instance. The drone pilot can be fined $1,100 for each instance. It's the same as hiring a truck driver without a CDL (Commercial Driver's License) Furthermore, if a realtor has their own UN-licensed drone, they are then responsible for BOTH fines.
Why should I hire Cobb Aerial Photography vs other companies?
Cobb Aerial Photography is licensed, insured, and will travel most anywhere in the Metro Atlanta area and beyond. Cobb Aerial Photography knows how to tell the "story" of your property in a compelling way that is sure to increase interest in your property and listings.
How much is this going to cost?
Prices are fair, negotiable and available upon request. Please use the Contact page on our website to tell us what you need. This will help in giving you a quote quickly.
Can a realtor get into trouble by hiring a Non-Licensed drone pilot?
Yes. Federal law prohibits anyone from flying drones for compensation unless they hold a valid FAA Remote Pilot license. If your photographer is providing "aerial" images for you and a drone is being used, make sure he or she is licensed. It's very easy to check their license status. Go to the FAA website (www.FAA.gov) and enter the pilot's last name, first name, state and or "Country". If the pilot has a drone license, you'll see a document indicating that they hold a current FAA issued UAS license. Fines for the unlicensed pilot and the person hiring the pilot can be quite substantial. The fine is $1,100 per occurrence/flight where imagery is used commercially. More importantly perhaps, the fine for a real estate agent who contracts an unlicensed pilot is $11,000. If you’re an agent who bought a drone and took the photos or video yourself, you will be liable for both fines. If your photographer's name doesn't show up in the database, you may want to question your photographer about his or her FAA remote pilot's license.
