Real Estate Drone Photography & Video in Western Colorado
Aerial photography and video for homes, ranches, land, mountain property, commercial sites, and recreational acreage across Montrose, Ridgway, Ouray, Delta, Olathe, and the Western Slope.
Aerial storytelling that helps buyers understand the property.
Drone work is not just about getting a pretty shot from the sky. The right aerial footage helps buyers see layout, access, views, surrounding land, nearby roads, improvements, water features, outbuildings, terrain, and the overall setting of a property.
That matters in Western Colorado because many properties cannot be fully understood from the driveway. Land, ranches, acreage, and mountain homes need context. A drone gives buyers that context before they ever schedule a showing.
Best fit for:
- Residential listings that need stronger visual marketing
- Land, ranch, acreage, and recreational property
- Mountain homes, cabins, and rural estates
- Commercial land or development parcels
- Properties with views, water, outbuildings, fencing, or access features
FAA Certified
I hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification, which allows me to operate commercially and legally for real estate marketing.
Real Estate Focused
The goal is not just cinematic footage. The goal is to show buyers what matters: access, setting, improvements, terrain, boundaries, and lifestyle.
Western Colorado Knowledge
I understand the difference between marketing an in-town home, a rural acreage property, a ranch, and mountain land. Small detail, huge difference. Shocking that context matters.
How drone marketing helps your listing stand out
Shows the setting
Buyers can see the relationship between the home, land, roads, fields, mountains, water, and neighboring properties.
Builds buyer confidence
Aerial media gives buyers a better sense of the property before they visit, which helps attract more serious showings.
Improves online attention
Strong visuals stop the scroll on listing sites, social media, YouTube, Google, and email campaigns.
Highlights acreage
Land, fencing, outbuildings, irrigation, topography, and access are easier to understand from above.
Sells the lifestyle
Mountain views, open space, privacy, trails, and recreational access are emotional selling points. Drone footage captures that better than a ground photo ever will.
Supports premium marketing
Drone imagery pairs well with professional photography, video, listing copy, social ads, and property websites.
How it started
What began as a personal hobby capturing my family’s mountain adventures turned into something much bigger. I started flying drones while exploring Colorado’s high country, fishing remote lakes, hiking rugged trails, and Jeeping across the San Juan passes.
The more footage I captured, the more I saw the value of aerial storytelling. That same perspective now helps my real estate clients market properties with more clarity, emotion, and impact.
Why choose me?
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certified
- Commercial drone operations performed legally and safely
- Liability insurance carried for professional work
- Experience filming homes, land, ranches, rural property, and mountain settings
- Real estate marketing experience behind the camera, not just drone controls
Drone services
Aerial Photography
High-quality still images for MLS, listing pages, social media, print materials, and property marketing.
Aerial Video
Smooth property video clips for listing videos, reels, YouTube, social posts, and buyer outreach.
Land & Ranch Coverage
Wide-angle aerial coverage to show acreage, access, terrain, improvements, fencing, fields, and surrounding views.
Explore Western Colorado from above
Every property has a story, but sometimes the best way to understand it is from the air. My YouTube channel features property tours, aerial footage, community highlights, and Western Colorado landscapes that help buyers see the land, views, access, and lifestyle before they ever schedule a showing.
Watch my drone and Western Colorado videos
See aerial real estate marketing, mountain property footage, land tours, and local community videos on my YouTube channel.
Visit My YouTube ChannelCheck out some of my work
Aerial examples from residential, rural, land, ranch, commercial, and mountain property shoots across Western Colorado.
Simple process
Tell me about the property
Address, acreage, property type, important features, and what you want highlighted.
Flight planning
I review location, airspace, weather, access, lighting, and safety considerations before flying.
Capture and delivery
I capture aerial media and deliver usable photos or video clips for your listing, website, social media, or marketing campaign.
Drone photography FAQs
Do you fly legally for real estate marketing?
Yes. I am FAA Part 107 certified for commercial drone work.
Can drone footage be used for MLS listings?
Yes, aerial photos and video can be used in listing marketing as long as they comply with MLS rules, brokerage policies, and advertising requirements.
What types of properties benefit most from drone media?
Land, ranches, acreage, mountain homes, commercial sites, and homes with views or unique exterior features usually benefit the most.
Can you fly anywhere?
No. Some areas require airspace authorization or may not be safe or legal to fly. I review airspace and conditions before every flight.
Do you only offer this for your own listings?
Contact me for availability. My primary focus is real estate marketing in Western Colorado, especially properties where aerial context adds real value.
Need drone photography or video for a property?
Whether you’re marketing a home, ranch, land parcel, commercial site, or mountain property, strong aerial media can help buyers understand what makes the property worth seeing in person.
Johnny Tessaro | NextHome Virtual Associate Broker | FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot | Colorado Real Estate License # FA100107180