Great aerial real estate content isn't about flying around and hoping for a nice frame — it's about a repeatable shot list that covers everything a buyer wants to see. Here's the list we work from on Long Island listings, whether it's a starter home in Levittown or an estate in the Hamptons.
The essential photos
- High establishing shot — the full property and lot, straight down or slightly angled.
- Hero exterior — the facade with the neighborhood and setting behind it.
- Backyard & amenities — pool, patio, deck, dock, or outdoor kitchen from above.
- Boundary & lot — shows acreage and how the home sits on the parcel.
- Location context — a pull-back toward the water, downtown, park, or beach.
The video clips
- A slow rising reveal over the front of the home.
- A smooth orbit around the property.
- A push toward the best feature — the water view, the pool, the entrance.
- A pull-back "hero" move that ends on the whole property in its setting.
The extras that close high-end listings
For luxury and waterfront homes, add a twilight or golden-hour set — lights on, sky glowing — and a vertical cut formatted for Instagram and TikTok. Those few extra frames are what make a premium listing feel premium.
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