Because if your neighbor can’t see into your windows from the street, neither can we from 150 feet in the air.

There’s a man named Greg.
Greg lives in the suburbs. Drives a silver pickup. Keeps his lawn at golf course standards. And Greg is deeply concerned about drones.

We were hired to photograph the house next door—beautiful listing, great curb appeal, nice rooflines. We show up with our Part 107 certification and our registered drone, follow FAA rules to the letter, and start capturing the aerial shots.

Five minutes in, Greg comes outside. He’s shirtless. Holding a coffee. Wearing socks, but no shoes. Which tells you exactly what kind of morning he’s having.

He waves us over with that look—you know the one. Equal parts confused, alarmed, and neighborhood-watch-activated.

“Hey,” Greg says, “That thing… is it filming inside my house?”

We tell Greg no.
In fact, we tell Greg very politely no.
We explain how drones work, how lenses work, and how, despite Hollywood’s best efforts, we are not equipped with military-grade x-ray surveillance gear.

But Greg’s not buying it. So, we do what any professional would do.  We use the drone to take pictures of shirtless Greg and then post them all over social media…….(not really)

We show him.

The Truth About Drone Photos (and Why You’re Safe in Your Pajamas)

Here’s what Greg saw:

• A lovely aerial shot of his neighbor’s house

• A tree that definitely needs trimming

• And about 400 square feet of his own backyard—none of it revealing, scandalous, or capable of identifying what show he was watching on TV

Because here’s the thing:
Drones don’t have x-ray vision.
They can’t see through windows.
They’re not hovering outside your blinds collecting intel for Big Real Estate.

If you’re standing on the sidewalk and can’t see into someone’s home?
Neither can we.
Not from 100 feet up. and especially not from 200 feet out.
Not even if we zoom in and squint real hard.

Now, Let’s Talk About Lenses

Drone cameras are wide-angle. That means they capture a lot of area, but not in great detail unless we’re really close.

Think of it like trying to read someone’s text messages across the street with a GoPro.
Not happening.

We’re shooting rooftops. Driveways. Backyards.
Not what you had for breakfast or whether you’ve dusted your bookshelves.

But Just So We’re Clear…

• We fly according to FAA rules.

• We don’t zoom into windows.

• And we don’t want to see you in your robe. Promise.

Our goal is to make homes shine from above, not become the NSA of your cul-de-sac.

The Bottom Line

If you’re worried that a drone might catch you doing yoga in your living room… don’t be.
If you’re worried it’ll photograph your secret garden gnome collection… it won’t.
If you’re worried about privacy, good! You should be. But don’t aim it at the drone. Aim it at your phone, your apps, and your “Smart” fridge.

Drones are just flying cameras with zero interest in your private life.  We’re not here to spy.

We’re here to sell houses.

And occasionally, calm down shirtless men named Greg.