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Aerial view of a property with villa, swimming pool and garden

🏠 REAL ESTATE DRONE SERVICES · SAINT-ÉTIENNE (42) · €250–700 PER ASSIGNMENT

Drone real estate drone services in Saint-Étienne

In a competitive property market, a listing illustrated with aerial views stands out immediately: properties presented with drone photos generate significantly more enquiries and sell faster. The drone shows what ground photography cannot: how the house sits on its plot, the view from upper floors, proximity to shops, garden orientation, roof condition.

Our standard real-estate package includes 10 to 20 HDR aerial photos, a 30–60 second vertical video optimised for social media and listing portals, and optionally a full aerial tour of the neighbourhood. Rapid response within 72 hours, delivery within 48 hours: the pace of sales mandates is respected. Agencies, independent agents, developers and private sellers call on us throughout France.

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Rates

€250–700 per assignment — the range observed on the 2026 French market, including regulatory preparation, flight and delivery. The exact quote depends on the site, the deliverable and the airspace context in Saint-Étienne.

Common use cases

The local context in Saint-Étienne

Saint-Étienne's airspace is shaped by the Saint-Étienne-Loire airport at Andrézieux-Bouthéon, north of the conurbation, whose zone requires coordination for missions in the Forez plain. The city itself, wedged among seven hills, has marked relief demanding careful planning of radio links and flight paths, and the built-up-area scenario applies over dense housing.

Industrial regeneration drives the market: former factory sites to document before redevelopment, the Manufacture-Plaine Achille creative district, the twin Michon slag heaps that have become landscape icons, the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium for sports events, and the Pilat regional nature park at the city gates — mind its raptor protection zones.

Applicable regulations

Most properties are in built-up areas: commercial flights there require the specific category (STS-01 scenario) with prior declaration to the préfecture, or — since 1 January 2026 — an open-category flight over public space (no overflight of people, daytime only), or the use of a sub-250 g drone in sub-category A1 where the layout allows — the most common solution for residential real estate. Maximum height 120 m, operator registered on AlphaTango, respect for neighbours' privacy (no identifiable imagery of third-party properties without blurring), and checking restricted zones on Géoportail: many towns near airfields impose ceilings lowered to 50 or even 30 m.

Frequently asked questions

Do neighbours need to approve photographing a house?

No, but their privacy must be respected: we frame shots to avoid neighbouring properties and blur identifying elements (number plates, people, visible interiors) before delivery if needed.

What is the turnaround from order to delivery?

In unrestricted areas, we shoot within 72 hours and deliver 48 hours after the flight. If a prefectural declaration is needed (town centre, controlled zone), add 10 working days.

Do you offer volume pricing for agencies?

Yes: agencies and agent networks benefit from monthly packages starting at 3 properties per month, with discounts of up to 30% off the unit price.

Can this service be flown anywhere in Saint-Étienne?

Almost: Zone de l'aéroport de Saint-Étienne-Loire (Andrézieux-Bouthéon); Relief marqué des collines stéphanoises; Zones de protection du parc naturel régional du Pilat au sud. Depending on the exact location, the pilot picks the right framework (open or specific category) and files the required declarations — included in the quote.

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