Top 5 Uses for Drones in Commercial Real Estate
1. High-Quality Aerial Photography and Videography
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Marketing Advantage: Aerial shots can be used for listings, websites, and promotional videos, giving properties a competitive edge by showcasing features not easily seen from ground level like the proximity to landmarks, the overall size of the plot, or beautiful landscapes.
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Virtual Tours: Some companies are taking this a step further by integrating drone footage into virtual tours, allowing clients to ‘fly’ over the property from the comfort of their own device.
2. Property Inspections and Assessments
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Roof Inspections: Without the need for scaffolds or ladders, drones can quickly survey roofs for damage, leaks, or wear. This not only saves time but also reduces safety risks.
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Structural Health: They can assess the condition of walls, facades, and other inaccessible parts of buildings, helping in maintenance planning and risk assessment.
3. Site Surveys and Development Planning
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Land Surveying: Drones can conduct detailed surveys of land, providing accurate data on topography, vegetation, and boundaries, which is invaluable for planning new developments.
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Progress Monitoring: For ongoing projects, drones can fly over construction sites to monitor progress, identify potential issues, or ensure compliance with plans, all from a bird’s eye view.
4. Marketing and Sales Acceleration
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Increased Engagement: Properties with drone footage tend to attract more views online, engage more potential buyers, and often sell faster due to the enhanced presentation of the property.
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Showcase Accessibility: For properties in complex locations, like those in urban settings or with unique access routes, drones can demonstrate how easy or challenging it might be to reach a site.
5. Environmental and Safety Compliance
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Environmental Impact Assessment: By capturing detailed imagery, drones help in assessing the environmental impact of new constructions or existing estates, particularly in sensitive areas.
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Safety Inspections: They can be used to check for compliance with safety regulations, particularly in industrial or high-risk areas, without risking human life.
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