What the rise over roof does
The drone rises from the backyard over the ridge to reveal the front and the street. Over the ridge to reveal the front and the street.
See the move
Rises over the roof. Rise from behind the house. Inside the app, every move also has a 3D preview of the rig and the exact photo map it asks for.
Best rooms for a rise over roof
- Homes where the backyard is the best side
- Properties on a slope with a view from the front
- Houses with a striking roofline
- Closing shots that need a reveal
The 3 photos to take
Take them in one visit, in the same light. The first photo is where the clip opens and the last is where it lands, so shoot them in the order the camera should travel.
- 1
Backyard, low
Aerial photo low in the backyard, facing the back of the house — this is the opening frame.
- 2
At the ridge
Aerial photo level with the roof ridge, looking over it.
- 3
Over the roof
Aerial photo above the roof, the front garden and street beyond — where the rise finishes.
Tips for a better rise over roof
- Start low enough that the roof hides the front in the first photo.
- Take the middle photo level with the ridge.
- Finish high enough that the front garden and the street are clearly visible.
Mistakes to avoid
- Starting too high, so there is nothing to reveal.
- Drifting sideways as the drone climbs.
- A last photo from far too high, where the house is a dot.
Not sure your photos will work? The AI Listing Planner reads a folder of photos, picks the move each room can support, and says what to re-shoot when a set won't work.
Questions
How many photos does a rise over roof need?
3 photos of the same property: first backyard, low, then at the ridge, last over the roof. Take them in one visit in the same light — the rise over roof opens on the first and lands on the last.
Which direction should the rise go?
From the side with less to show toward the side with more. Usually that is backyard to street, but on a hillside with a view out the front, start at the front and rise to reveal the view beyond the back.
Is the rise over roof included on every Villenza plan?
Yes — the rise over roof, like every drone move, is on every plan at the same 720p HD output; plans differ only in listings per month.
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