A listing photo shows a house. An aerial shows the whole property — the lot, the neighborhood, the water, the distance to the beach or the park. Lyfted Media provides aerial photography and video for real estate listings across Hampton Roads.
We work with real estate agents, brokers, builders, and homeowners.
What You Get
- Aerial listing photos — high-angle stills for MLS, Zillow, brochures, and social media.
- Cinematic listing video — flyovers and showcase reels that give buyers a feel for the property before they tour it.
- Neighborhood context — shots that show the street, nearby amenities, water access, and proximity to schools, parks, and beaches.
- Full-property overviews — the home, the lot, and the surroundings in a single frame.
- Marketing-ready files — photos and video formatted for listings, websites, and social media.
Property Types We Cover
- Single-family homes
- Luxury homes and waterfront properties
- Condos and townhomes
- Land and lots
- New construction homes
- Apartment communities (see also Commercial Real Estate)
Who It’s For
Real estate agents — Listings that stand out. Aerial photos and video give buyers a real sense of the property before they ever schedule a showing.
Brokers and teams — Consistent, high-quality aerials across every listing.
Builders — Showcase new homes and new communities with aerials that show the full development.
Homeowners — Selling a home with acreage, water access, or a standout lot? An aerial shows what ground-level photos can’t.
Why Aerial
Buyers decide in seconds whether to click a listing. Aerials show what matters most about a property: the lot, the setting, and the surroundings. For waterfront, acreage, and luxury homes especially, the aerial is often the photo that sells the showing.
Hampton Roads airspace includes military-controlled zones, so drone flights here require planning and authorization where applicable. We’ve written about what makes flying in Virginia Beach different — Flying Drones in Virginia Beach Is Not Like Flying Anywhere Else
Related Services
- Commercial Real Estate Aerial Photography & Video — office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and hotels.
- View Studies for Developers — future views and interactive pano tours for developers and sales teams.
- Construction Progress Documentation — scheduled photo and video documentation for new builds.
- Drone Power Washing — exterior cleaning for homes and residential buildings.
Service Areas
We provide real estate aerial photography and video across Hampton Roads, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Hampton. We also serve New York City.
FAQ
Q: Can you shoot aerial photos for a listing?
A: Yes. Aerial photos for listings are one of our most common requests — single-family homes, luxury and waterfront properties, condos, townhomes, and land.
Q: Do you work with real estate agents?
A: Yes. We work directly with agents, brokers, and their marketing teams, and we can deliver files ready for listings and marketing materials.
Q: Can you shoot an occupied home?
A: Yes, in most cases. We coordinate with you on timing and access, and we plan flights to minimize disruption.
Q: Do you show the neighborhood, or just the house?
A: Both. The house, the lot, and the surroundings — that context is the point of aerial work for real estate.
Q: Do you also cover apartment communities and commercial property?
A: Yes. See our commercial real estate page (https://lyftedmedia.com/commercial-real-estate-drone-photography/) for office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and hotel properties.