FAA Loosens Drone Rules—Good for Miami Real Estate Marketing

 
Thank goodness the FAA came to their senses and finally introduced new regulations that loosen drone rules allowing real estate agents to not have to jump through hoops to market properties for their clients.

I purchased my drone back in April 2014 to begin using it for real estate marketing. Shortly thereafter, the FAA enacted these crazy regulations forcing real estate agents to apply for a Section 333 exemption with the FAA to legally use a drone for real estate marketing (in other words, a “pay to play” B.S. regulation). But the new rules, which will take effect in August of this year, no longer require a Section 333 exemption for real estate agents to use drones for marketing purposes.

Specifically, I had the intention of using my drone to provide my developer clients with aerial views of properties that they were debating to purchase for redevelopment, for my clients looking to purchase pre-construction condos to allow them to get a real feel of what their actual view would be from their respective purchase, for my listings to create videos of properties from above and showcase highlights of certain neighborhoods to show out-of-town buyers.  However, I was simply too busy to jump through hoops with the FAA to get permission to use my drone, so I just didn’t.

Well, at least the rules came after one of my videos showcasing Kennedy Park in Coconut Grove was shown on Good Morning America.

So, the official rule changes are exciting for my business and my clients as I will be able to use my drone again to market properties and to assist various buyers in their decision-making process.

Click Here to read more information regarding the new FAA regulations.

If you, or someone you know, are interested in working with a Miami real estate broker who utilizes technology to market properties for sale, please contact Michael Light of Miami Luxury Homes. You may reach me directly at my office at (305) 350-9842 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.