Aerial Imaging & Media

Service Description

MLDR Real Estate Drone Photography & Videography Course Certification Level: MLDR Professional Drone Operator Duration: 4 Weeks (Hybrid: Online + In-Field Labs) Prerequisite: FAA Part 107 Certification or Enrollment in MLDR’s Part 107 Course Equipment: MLDR Spec Drone or equivalent camera drone (e.g., DJI Mini 4 Pro / Air 3 / Mavic 3 Pro) ⸻ Course Overview The MLDR Real Estate Drone Photography & Videography Course trains operators to produce cinematic aerial media for residential, commercial, and luxury real-estate clients. Students learn everything from pre-flight planning and cinematic movement to editing and client delivery — combining creative storytelling with FAA-compliant flight operations. By the end of the program, each student will produce a professional-grade real-estate video portfolio piece suitable for client presentation. ⸻ Learning Objectives Participants will: 1. Understand real-estate industry standards and creative expectations. 2. Learn aerial cinematography principles (angles, motion, lighting). 3. Master camera settings for dynamic range and sharpness. 4. Conduct safe, compliant drone operations for property shoots. 5. Build efficient pre-flight shot lists and mission plans. 6. Edit and color-grade aerial video using Adobe Premiere Pro (Basic Course included). 7. Deliver optimized media to clients (MLS, YouTube, social media). ⸻ Course Structure Foundations of Aerial Real Estate Media • Introduction to the Real-Estate Drone Market • FAA Regulations, Airspace, and Property Permissions • Drone Setup, Calibration, and Safety Protocols • Composition, Framing, and Storytelling for Real Estate • Homework: Film your home exterior and review footage Cinematic Flight Operations • Understanding Sun Position, Weather, and Shadows • Dynamic Flight Maneuvers (Orbit, Reveal, Fly-through) • Creating Smooth Gimbal Movements • Shooting HDR and Manual Exposure Settings • Field Lab 1: Aerial Shot Practice Session Production Workflow & Editing • Shot Planning & Checklists for Real-Estate Jobs • Data Management and File Backup Workflow • Importing, Editing & Color Correction in Premiere Pro • Adding Text Overlays, Transitions & Music • Field Lab 2: Capture + Edit a Full Property Listing Video Client Delivery & Business Development • Pricing and Packaging Real-Estate Drone Services • Licensing, Insurance & Client Contracts • Building a Professional Portfolio & Social Medi