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Residential Case Study

131 Wilby Dr. Sold 5% Over List on the $395 Drone Tour Package

Drone Tour only, $395. Sold $37,000 over list in 19 days. The cheapest OSDT package, at 105% of list.

Marshal Herrmann Apr 23, 2026 2 min read
Residential Pillar

FPV Drone Tours for Charlotte Real Estate: The Full Playbook

A field guide to FPV drone tours for Charlotte listings: how we plan the route, direct the agent, pick the gear, and deliver the MLS and social cuts. Specifics, not sales copy.

Marshal Herrmann Apr 23, 2026 9 min read
Residential Pillar

Charlotte Neighborhoods Where Drone Media Does the Most Work

Where FPV and aerial drone media makes the biggest difference in Charlotte listings, from Myers Park's oak canopy to Lake Norman waterfront to NoDa's skyline backdrop. Neighborhood by neighborhood.

Marshal Herrmann Apr 22, 2026 9 min read
Studio Behind the Shoot

The OSDT Equipment Guide: Every Rig We Fly and Why

The complete OSDT equipment breakdown: FPV rigs, gimbal systems, cameras, radio links, editing stack, and field infrastructure. What we fly, what we shoot with, and the logic behind each choice.

Marshal Herrmann Apr 20, 2026 8 min read
Production Pillar

Production FPV for Music Videos, Commercials, and Brand Content

Production FPV, cinema-rig drone work for music videos, commercials, and brand content. What we shot for East Coast Marble, and the partner résumé behind OSDT's production capability.

Hunter Sowers Apr 19, 2026 8 min read
Residential Guide

Seller's Prep Checklist: How to Get Your Listing Ready for Shoot Day

What to do before the crew arrives, interior staging, exterior cleanup, fans, window screens, cars, and pets. The prep list that keeps the shoot on schedule and the final cut clean.

Marshal Herrmann Apr 18, 2026 3 min read