Steam train crossing the Tunkhannock Viaduct above the trees

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your perspective

Aerial photography, video, thermal imaging and inspections across Northeastern Pennsylvania, flown by a licensed and insured pilot.

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Using advanced drone technology and years of real world experience, we deliver perspectives, data and solutions that simply cannot be achieved from the ground.

What we fly for

From a single listing photo to a nighttime thermal search, one pilot handles the whole job. If it's outdoors, ask.

Fall foliage canopy shot straight down

Aerial photography

High-resolution stills of homes, land, businesses and events, edited and delivered ready to use.

Crowd gathered at a community 5K start line

Videography

Cinematic and FPV footage with pro audio for promotions, events and storytelling.

Large commercial site under demolition and construction, with heavy equipment and the mountains beyond

Construction

Before, during and after photos that track a build from start to finish.

Drone controller screen with the thermal view beside the zoom camera, showing an owl hidden in tree branches

Missing pets

A thermal drone finds heat signatures in brush, woods and fields, day or night.

How pet searches work
Two police officers setting up a drone at a fire scene as firefighters work behind them

Public safety

Live aerial video during an incident, so the right people see what's happening.

Pet missing? Call now.

Our best results come when we fly within the first 6 hours. A thermal camera picks up a frightened or hiding animal's body heat in low light, thick brush and wide open fields, and covers far more ground than searching on foot.

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Finding your pet is not guaranteed, but we'll do everything we can to bring them home.

Read the full lost pet guide

Every thermal pet search includes

  • Thermal drone that detects heat signatures day or night
  • FAA certified pilot with hundreds of hours of flight time
  • A search plan explained to you before launch
  • Covers about a 1.5 to 2 mile radius, adjusted for terrain, weather and the animal
  • Works for dogs, cats, livestock and other animals
  • You're called the moment your pet is spotted. Being there helps the fastest recovery.

Northeastern PA from above

A few recent flights. Use the arrows or swipe to browse.

Steam train on the Tunkhannock Viaduct
Tunkhannock Viaduct, Nicholson
Newly built modern home above a private lake, with fall trees reflected in the water
New construction on a private lake
Locomotives lined up in a rail yard with crowds
Steamtown, Scranton
Lightning striking beyond a town at dusk under purple storm clouds
Storm rolling over the valley
Minor league ballpark under the lights
Game night under the lights
Hillside of fall color mirrored in still water
Fall color on still water
Red fire station at dusk with a ladder truck parked out front
Fire station at dusk
River choked with ice beneath a bridge
Winter ice on the river
Town lights glowing under a moonlit sky
Moonlight over the town lights
Lake edged with bright red and orange autumn trees
Lakeshore in peak foliage
Home and sport court surrounded by fall trees
Peak foliage, top down
Flag, fountain and lit-up storefront at dusk
Flag and fountain at dusk
Log home with a wraparound deck on the edge of a pond
Lakeside log home
Lowered reservoir at sunrise
Reservoir drawdown at sunrise
Road winding through a forest in peak fall color
Back road through the color
Shopping plaza lit up at night
Shopping plaza after dark
Pool and deck from overhead
Backyard, straight down

NEPA Drone badge: Aerial Photography, established 2016, Let us elevate your perspective

Local pilot, local knowledge

NEPA Drone provides professional aerial photography, videography, thermal imaging, inspections, public safety support and pet recovery services throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Using advanced drone technology and years of real world operational experience, we deliver perspectives, data and solutions that simply cannot be achieved from the ground.

License
FAA Part 107 remote pilot #3970139
Insurance
Insured through SkyWatch
Based in
Peckville, serving all of NEPA
Established
2016

The fleet

Always updated to keep up with the latest technology.

  • DJI Matrice 4T Thermal imaging, inspections and search
  • DJI Mavic 4 Pro Cinematic photo and video
  • DJI Air 3S Photo and video
  • DJI Avata 2 and Avata 360 FPV video
  • DJI Neo and Nano Compact drones for tight spaces
  • DJI Mic 2 Professional audio
  • DJI Power 1000 Field power for all-day events
  • BOB Air Command Daylight-visible field display

Books by John Lubeck

Everything learned from years of flying, written down for other pilots. Both are available in paperback on Amazon.

Cover of The Tactical Drone Pilot by John Lubeck: a drone shining a spotlight on a person in a dark field

The Tactical Drone Pilot

Field Guide for Real-World Operations

A straight-talking field guide for public safety teams, commercial pilots and serious operators. It covers mission planning, communication, gear prep, emergency response, overwatch, search and rescue, scene management and building a drone program.

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Cover of How To Start an Aerial Photography Business with Your Drone in 2025 by John Lubeck

How To Start an Aerial Photography Business in 2025

A step-by-step guide for new drone businesses

From FAA rules and Part 107 certification to choosing a drone, setting up an LLC, getting insured, building a portfolio, pricing and finding clients. Includes real-world examples from NEPA Drone.

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