What the drone fly-over does
The drone flies straight over the roof from the front to the back of the lot. Front to back, revealing the backyard and the lot behind.
See the move
Flies over. Fly straight over the roof. Inside the app, every move also has a 3D preview of the rig and the exact photo map it asks for.
Best rooms for a drone fly-over
- Large lots and acreage
- Homes with a pool or landscaped backyard hidden from the street
- Waterfront and view lots
- Properties where the land behind the house is the story
The 3 photos to take
Take them in one visit, in the same light. The first photo is where the clip opens and the last is where it lands, so shoot them in the order the camera should travel.
- 1
Front, from the air
Aerial photo from in front of the house, roof and front garden in frame — this is the opening frame.
- 2
Over the roof
Aerial photo directly above the house, looking ahead over the ridge.
- 3
The back of the lot
Aerial photo of the backyard, pool or land behind — where the fly-over finishes.
Tips for a better drone fly-over
- Fly at one height for all three photos; do not climb as you go.
- Keep the drone pointing the same way, straight over the ridge.
- Finish over the backyard with the land behind it in frame.
Mistakes to avoid
- Photos from different heights, which turns a fly-over into a climb.
- Turning the drone mid-way.
- Flying too low, so the roof fills the whole middle photo.
Not sure your photos will work? The AI Listing Planner reads a folder of photos, picks the move each room can support, and says what to re-shoot when a set won't work.
Questions
How many photos does a drone fly-over need?
3 photos of the same property: first front, from the air, then over the roof, last the back of the lot. Take them in one visit in the same light — the drone fly-over opens on the first and lands on the last.
How high should the drone be for a fly-over?
High enough that the whole roof fits in the middle photo with room around it — usually 15 to 25 metres. The same height for all three photos is what matters most.
Is the drone fly-over included on every Villenza plan?
Yes — the drone fly-over, like every drone move, is on every plan at the same 720p HD output; plans differ only in listings per month.
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