See Your Property from Above

Licensed drone videography for real estate, construction sites, and commercial projects in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Aerial footage shows scale, context, and surroundings that ground-level cameras can't capture. Whether you're selling a home with a large lot in Salt Lake City, documenting construction progress, or filming a commercial property with multiple buildings, drone video gives buyers and stakeholders a complete picture. Rafoto Films Productions operates FAA-certified drones equipped with 4K cameras and gimbal stabilization to deliver smooth, cinematic footage from heights that range from 20 to 400 feet.


We fly in controlled airspace with proper permits and coordinate with local regulations to ensure every shoot is legal and safe. Before takeoff, we scout the location, check wind conditions, and plan flight paths that highlight key features like rooflines, acreage, parking layouts, or mountain views. Each flight is recorded in multiple passes to give you options during editing.


If you need aerial footage for a listing, project update, or marketing video, reach out to confirm your location is flyable and schedule a shoot date.

Video camera setup in a home office with a monitor, light, and plants.

What Happens During a Drone Shoot

We arrive at your Salt Lake City site with our drone, extra batteries, and a ground monitor that lets you see what we're filming in real time. Before takeoff, we confirm no-fly zones, check weather conditions, and walk the perimeter to identify obstacles like power lines, trees, or nearby buildings. Each flight lasts between 10 and 20 minutes depending on battery life and shot complexity.


After the shoot, you receive edited footage with color correction, speed adjustments for dramatic pacing, and optional text overlays or logos. The final video is delivered in 4K resolution and works across web platforms, presentations, and broadcast media.


We shoot residential properties, construction sites, event venues, and commercial developments. If your location sits near an airport or restricted airspace, we apply for waivers in advance. Turnaround time is usually 48 to 72 hours from shoot to delivery. Weather delays can push timelines, so we recommend booking with flexibility if your project has a hard deadline.

What You're Probably Wondering

These are the questions we hear most often from clients booking their first drone shoot.


  • What weather conditions prevent drone flights? We don't fly in rain, snow, or winds above 20 miles per hour. If conditions are unsafe on your scheduled day, we reschedule at no additional cost.
  • How high can the drone fly? FAA regulations cap most commercial drone flights at 400 feet above ground level. That height is more than enough to capture rooflines, acreage, and surrounding context for most projects.
  • What do we need to do before the drone arrives? Clear the airspace of obstacles like tethered equipment or temporary structures. Notify anyone on-site that a drone will be flying overhead. We handle the rest, including airspace authorization if required.
  • Why does drone footage look smoother than handheld video? Our drones use three-axis gimbals that stabilize the camera during flight, eliminating shake and vibration. This makes aerial footage look cinematic even when the drone is moving quickly or changing altitude.
  • When should we schedule the drone shoot for best lighting? Early morning or late afternoon provides softer light and longer shadows that add depth to aerial shots. Midday sun can create harsh contrasts, but it works fine for construction documentation or progress updates.


Rafoto Films Productions flies FAA-certified drones across Salt Lake City for real estate listings, construction documentation, and commercial video projects. If you need aerial footage that shows your site from angles ground cameras can't reach, contact us to confirm flyability and lock in your shoot date.