The Team

The Team Behind Houston’s Most Trusted Listing Media

We know what it’s like to take a leap of faith. We built Realist Drone Services to help Houston Realtors do the same by standing out, winning listings, and building the business of their dreams.

Raul & Melody Briones

For founders Raul and Melody, life used to be defined by bells, lesson plans, and a steady teaching routine. But when their first son was born, everything changed. Faced with the heartbreak of returning to work just six weeks after giving birth, they asked a life-altering question: "How do we build a life where our family comes first?"

Driven by a desire to be present for their children and a leap of faith, Raul took his drone and a dream to the streets of Houston. What started as free shoots during conference periods and after-school hours quickly grew into a high-growth media company. Today, Realist Drone Services supports hundreds of agents across Greater Houston, fueled by the same grit and heart it took to start it all.

Our Team

Anthony

Creative Specialist

Dylan

Creative Specialist

Bo

Photographer

Josh

Photographer

Jason

Photographer

Temitayo

Photographer

Rebekah

Client Success and Operations Coordinator

Brooke

Client Growth Specialist

Janissa

Executive Assistant - VA

Dan

Media Management Team - VA

Our Promise to You

We get you. We’ve been where you are. Starting from scratch and building something meaningful. That’s why we go above and beyond for every client, every listing, every time. Let us help you take your next leap.

Our Mission

At Realist Drone Services, we empower real estate agents in Greater Houston by providing innovative, high-quality media that helps them market homes effectively, stand out in the industry, and win more business. Every home deserves to shine, and every agent deserves the tools to succeed.

Our Key Characteristics to Succeed

1. Attention to detail

2. Clear and Proactive communication

3. Accountable to high standards

Why Realtors Trust Realist

We didn't just start a photography company; we built a Real Estate Growth Engine.

Our technical standards are designed to give you a competitive edge:

Next-Day Delivery: We understand that "Time is Money" in real estate.

FAA Certified & Insured: We protect your brokerage with 100% legal drone operations.

High-Quality Deliverables: From 4K cinematic video to MLS-ready photography, we provide the "scroll-stopping" media today's buyers demand.

A Family-Owned Heart: We treat your listings like they were our own, with the kindness and care of a local Houston business.

REALIST DRONE SERVICES

Realist Drone Services is a Houston real estate photography and media company helping realtors market listings with professional photos, cinematic video, drone footage, and 3D tours. We serve Houston, Katy, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Pearland, Conroe, Kingwood, Galveston...all over the Greater Houston area. Known for next-day delivery and friendly service, we help agents stand out online and sell homes faster.

Contact Details

  • 281-524-4006

  • Houston, Texas

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