Pay: $100.00 - $150.00 per hour
Job description:
Responsibilities
- Execute HDR interior and exterior ground photography following MAM’s standardized shot list (provided at onboarding)
- Fly drone aerials capturing exterior overview, lot context, and neighborhood shots per MAM’s aerial shot list
- Capture drone video footage: orbital passes, ascending reveal shot, flyover, and any specified creative moves
- Record gimbal-stabilized listing walkthrough video covering all key interior spaces and exterior features
- Complete all services in a single coordinated property visit
- Obtain LAANC airspace authorization before every shoot in controlled airspace using FAA DroneZone, AirMap, or Kittyhawk
- Communicate professionally with listing agents, sellers, or property contacts on-site
- Upload all RAW photo files and all RAW/LOG video files (clearly labeled by type) to MAM’s cloud delivery folder within 4 hours of shoot completion
- Report any access issues, property readiness problems, airspace restrictions, or equipment failures to MAM’s coordinator immediately
Non-Negotiable Requirements
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (current, not expired) — legally required for all commercial drone operations
- Professional drone capable of 4K aerial video and RAW aerial stills: DJI Mavic 3 Pro, DJI Air 3, DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2, or equivalent
- Full-frame or APS-C mirrorless or DSLR camera with ultra-wide angle lens (16–24mm equivalent): Sony A7 series, Canon R series, Nikon Z series, or equivalent
- Gimbal stabilizer or equivalent for listing walkthrough video (DJI RS4, Zhiyun Crane, or equivalent)
- Professional tripod and remote shutter release
- General liability insurance: minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence (Mountain Ascent Media listed as additional insured)
- Drone hull/liability insurance: minimum $500,000 per occurrence
- Valid Texas driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Ability to deliver organized, labeled RAW photo files and RAW/LOG video footage to MAM’s shared cloud folder within 4 hours of shoot completion
- Minimum 6 months of verifiable professional real estate photography experience with a portfolio of 10+ recent DFW residential properties
- Professional, client-facing demeanor — you represent Mountain Ascent Media at every property