How quickly will I receive my photos after the shoot?

We guarantee 24-hour delivery on all standard photography packages, measured from shoot completion to gallery delivery. Photos are delivered via a private online gallery with high-resolution downloads — ready for MLS upload, Zillow, Realtor.com, and social media. Rush same-day delivery is available for time-sensitive listings for an additional fee. In practice, over 85% of galleries are delivered within 16 hours of shoot completion.

Are you FAA certified for drone photography in South Florida?

Yes. All Estate Shutter Florida drone pilots hold FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificates, which is legally required for all commercial drone photography in Florida. We carry full liability insurance and obtain the required FAA LAANC authorizations for controlled airspace near Miami International (MIA), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL), and Palm Beach International (PBI) airports before every flight.

What areas of South Florida do you serve?

We serve all of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties with no travel fees. Primary markets include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Coral Gables, Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Hollywood, Doral, Pompano Beach, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Weston, and 20+ additional cities. Travel to the Florida Keys and Naples area is available upon request.

Do I need to be present during the real estate photo shoot?

No — many of our shoots are coordinated directly with property managers or lockbox access. We recommend having someone present to handle access issues and highlight features the agent wants emphasized. We send a preparation checklist 24 hours before every shoot so sellers know exactly how to stage and prepare the property for optimal results.

Construction Progress Drone Cost Florida 2026 | Real Per-Visit and Annual Ranges

Florida Real Estate Photography — Miami, Orlando, Tampa & Fort Lauderdale

Estate Shutter Florida delivers professional HDR real estate photography, FAA-certified drone aerials, Zillow 3D virtual tours, AI virtual staging, and twilight photography for agents, brokers, and developers across South Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach) and Central Florida (Orange, Hillsborough, Osceola counties). Founded by Mike Brun — FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot, 6+ years experience, 2,000+ MLS listings photographed. Photos starting at $199 with guaranteed 24-hour delivery.

Real Estate Photography Services

HDR Real Estate Photography — from $199

Professional interior and exterior photography with 24-hour delivery. 25–50 fully edited photos. Sky replacement, color correction, object removal, and MLS-ready files included. Serving all of Florida.

FAA-Certified Drone Photography — from $199

Aerial photography and 4K video by FAA Part 107 certified pilots. Captures waterfront access, lot size, neighborhood context, and community amenities. Required airspace authorizations obtained before every flight.

Zillow 3D Virtual Tours — from $199

Interactive 3D walkthroughs for Zillow, Realtor.com, and MLS. Listings with Zillow 3D tours generate 40% more inquiries and earn the Zillow "3D Home" badge. Ideal for international and remote buyers.

AI Virtual Staging — from $7/photo

Transform empty rooms into furnished spaces using AI. 12 styles, results in ~15 minutes. Order online anytime without scheduling. Volume pricing: 1–5 photos $20, 6–10 photos $15, 11–15 photos $10, 16+ photos $7.

Twilight & Blue Hour Photography

Dramatic dusk exterior photography for luxury and waterfront listings. Particularly effective for oceanfront condos, Intracoastal estates, and high-rise penthouses with Miami or Fort Lauderdale skyline views.

Commercial Photography

Architectural, office, retail, and construction progress photography for developers, architects, and commercial brokers. Serving Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Naples, and Tampa.

Packages & Pricing

Transparent pricing — no hidden fees. 10% off for new clients. Pay only after approving your gallery.

Package	Price	Includes
Basic Photography	from $199	25–35 HDR photos, 24-hr delivery, sky replacement, object removal
Standard Package	from $349	Photos + drone aerials, 30–50 images, 4K drone stills & video
Pro Package	from $599	Photos + drone + Zillow 3D tour + twilight + floor plan
AI Virtual Staging	from $7/photo	Online ordering, 12 furniture styles, results in ~15 min, volume discounts

Package

Price

Includes

Basic Photography

from $199

25–35 HDR photos, 24-hr delivery, sky replacement, object removal

Standard Package

from $349

Photos + drone aerials, 30–50 images, 4K drone stills & video

Pro Package

from $599

Photos + drone + Zillow 3D tour + twilight + floor plan

AI Virtual Staging

from $7/photo

Online ordering, 12 furniture styles, results in ~15 min, volume discounts

Real Estate Photography FAQ — Florida

How much does real estate photography cost in Miami?

Packages start at $199 for 25–35 HDR photos with 24-hour delivery. Standard package (photos + drone) from $349. Pro package (photos + drone + Zillow 3D + twilight + floor plan) from $599. New clients get 10% off. Pay only after gallery approval.

How quickly will I receive my real estate photos?

We guarantee 24-hour delivery. Over 85% of galleries are delivered within 16 hours. Photos arrive via private online gallery with MLS-ready and high-resolution downloads. Rush same-day delivery available.

Are you FAA certified for drone photography in Florida?

Yes. All drone pilots hold FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificates — legally required for commercial drone photography in Florida. We carry full liability insurance and obtain FAA airspace authorizations near all major Florida airports (MIA, FLL, PBI, MCO, TPA) before every flight.

What areas of Florida do you serve?

All of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties in South Florida, plus the Orlando metro (Orange, Osceola, Seminole counties) and Tampa Bay (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco counties) in Central Florida — 50+ cities statewide including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Orlando, Tampa, Windermere, Winter Park, and Lake Nona. No travel fees within each region.

What is a Zillow 3D virtual tour and why does it matter for Florida listings?

Zillow 3D creates a fully navigable 3D digital twin buyers can explore online from any device. It earns the Zillow "3D Home" badge and generates 40% more inquiries. Essential for Florida's international and remote buyers — particularly in South Florida's luxury markets and Central Florida's high-volume relocation markets.

About Estate Shutter Florida

Founded by Mike Brun, Estate Shutter Florida is Florida's premier real estate photography service, trusted by 1,300+ active realtors across South Florida and Central Florida. Mike holds an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, is a member of the Professional Real Estate Photographers Association (PREA), and is a Zillow Premier Partner. 6+ years of South Florida experience · 2,000+ MLS listings photographed.

Equipment: Sony α7R V · DJI Mavic 3 Pro (Hasselblad lens) · Zillow 3D Pro3 · Profoto B10X. Learn more →

The construction progress drone budget question lands in every project manager's inbox during pre-construction. Below are the real Florida 2026 ranges — what GCs, developers, and project managers should actually expect to pay for monthly progress drone documentation, broken down by project size and visit cadence.

These numbers are conservative midpoints. A boutique single-asset shoot in West Palm Beach might run lower; a high-rise tower in Brickell with airport-controlled airspace coordination runs higher.

What "Construction Progress Drone" Actually Includes

Before the dollars, the definition. A proper construction progress drone visit includes:

20–60 aerial photos from fixed GPS coordinates (so each month's frame matches the prior month's)
10–40 ground-level photos covering work areas, milestones, and any change-order documentation
4K aerial video clip (60-120 seconds) per visit
Delivery via private gallery, web + high-res files
FAA LAANC airspace authorization secured for controlled airspace (MIA, FLL, PBI, TPA)
$2M liability insurance on every visit (some GCs require COI prior to access)

What it does NOT include (these are separately quoted):

Photogrammetry / orthomosaic / point-cloud (add $400-$800 per visit)
Thermal imaging (add $300-$500 per visit)
Time-lapse compilation video (separate edit at end of project, typically $1,500-$3,500)
Custom investor / lender draw PDF reports (separate documentation work)

Per-Visit Pricing by Project Size

For a one-off or ad-hoc visit (not contracted recurring), expect:

Small project (<50k sqft, single building, ground-level airspace): $295-$495 per visit
Mid-size (50k-250k sqft, low-rise, no airport airspace): $495-$795 per visit
Large (250k-1M sqft, mid-rise, LAANC required): $795-$1,295 per visit
High-rise / trophy site (>1M sqft, controlled airspace, multi-pilot): $1,295-$2,495 per visit

The biggest single cost driver is airspace. A site within the inner 5nm of MIA, FLL, or TPA needs LAANC airspace authorization for every flight, and the shoot window is constrained — that adds time and risk.

Monthly Pricing (Recurring Contracts)

Annual or project-duration contracts drop the per-visit number significantly. Typical ranges on a 12-month contract:

Bi-Weekly Cadence (24 visits / year)

Small project: $250-$395 per visit ($6,000-$9,500 annual)
Mid-size: $395-$595 per visit ($9,500-$14,300 annual)
Large: $595-$995 per visit ($14,300-$23,900 annual)

Monthly Cadence (12 visits / year)

Small project: $295-$495 per visit ($3,500-$5,900 annual)
Mid-size: $495-$795 per visit ($5,900-$9,500 annual)
Large: $795-$1,295 per visit ($9,500-$15,500 annual)

Milestone-Based (6-8 visits at key construction phases)

Mid-size project: $695-$995 per visit, total program $4,200-$7,960

The pricing model GCs and developers gravitate to is bi-weekly because the lender draw cycle, owner-rep walkthrough cadence, and marketing milestone cadence all align to a 2-week beat.

What Drives the Variance Within a Tier

If a quote is high or low for the tier, here are the four levers:

Airspace complexity — LAANC required, time-window restrictions, no-fly proximity
Site access — locked, badge-required, GC-coordinated escort
Multi-camera capture — same visit needs orthomosaic / thermal / ground-level photo set in addition to aerials, which adds a second crew member
Custom deliverables — branded report PDFs, lender draw photo packages, time-lapse compilation, investor decks

A "$2,500/month for monthly visits" quote on a small project usually has add-ons baked in. A "$295/month" quote on a high-rise site usually does not include LAANC or the on-site safety briefing time. Always confirm what is and is not in scope.

Annual Contract vs Per-Visit: When to Lock In

Lock into an annual contract when:

Project duration is 6+ months
Lender or investor draw cycle requires consistent documentation
The GC, owner-rep, or marketing team is presenting monthly progress
The same fixed coordinates need to be flown every visit (for the visual time-lapse to work)

Stay ad-hoc when:

The project is under 6 months
Documentation is only required at milestone events (groundbreaking, topping-out, completion)
The asset is small and the marketing team has internal drone capability for routine shots

Three Cost Lines People Forget

When budgeting, three line-items get missed and surprise project managers:

End-of-project time-lapse compilation — the 60-90s "watch it built" reel that goes into the marketing video, ribbon cutting, and investor reports. Plan $1,500-$3,500 separately.
Lender draw PDF reports — formal documentation packages tied to draw schedule. Plan $300-$500 per draw if outsourced.
Insurance certificate (COI) administrative cost — most photographers include this, but some bill it; confirm.

Need a fixed-cost quote for monthly construction progress drone documentation on a Florida project? Send the project brief here — we'll come back inside 24 hours with three contract options (bi-weekly, monthly, milestone) and a fixed annual price.