Is Heights Aerial Media licensed and insured for drone operations?

Yes. Heights Aerial Media holds an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, which is the federal license required for all commercial drone operations in the United States. We are also fully insured with liability coverage for every mission. We can provide certificates of insurance upon request for clients who require them.

What areas does Heights Aerial Media serve?

Heights Aerial Media primarily serves New York City, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania — the full Tri-State area. We have extensive experience operating in all five NYC boroughs, throughout NJ including Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Middlesex counties, and across Pennsylvania. We can obtain LAANC authorization for flights in Class B and Class C controlled airspace.

Does Heights Aerial Media offer construction progress monitoring in Pennsylvania?

Yes. We provide scheduled aerial construction progress monitoring throughout Pennsylvania, including recurring site documentation flights, orthomosaic mapping, time-lapse imagery, and progress reports for project managers.

Can Heights Aerial Media do real estate drone photography in New Jersey?

Yes. We provide professional real estate drone photography and videography throughout New Jersey, serving agents, developers, and property managers. Deliverables include MLS-ready stills, 4K aerial video tours, and twilight shoots across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, and Union counties.

Does Heights Aerial Media provide infrastructure inspections in the Tri-State area?

Yes. Heights Aerial Media provides visual and thermal drone inspections for rooftops, bridges, towers, transmission lines, substations, and solar installations across New York City, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. All flights are conducted by FAA Part 107 certified pilots with full liability insurance.

Does Heights Aerial Media provide aerial surveying in New York City?

Yes. We provide aerial surveying and photogrammetric mapping throughout New York City including all five boroughs, with RTK/PPK-grade positioning, orthomosaics, 3D point clouds, and volumetric measurements. We are LAANC-authorized to operate in NYC Class B airspace.

Which companies offer FPV drone videography for marketing in New Jersey?

Heights Aerial Media offers FPV drone videography for marketing throughout New Jersey. Our immersive first-person view footage is ideal for brand campaigns, property marketing, venue showcases, and product launches across the Newark metro, Jersey Shore, and suburban NJ markets.

How does Heights Aerial Media handle flights in controlled airspace like NYC?

Heights Aerial Media uses the FAA LAANC system to obtain real-time airspace authorizations for NYC Class B airspace and other controlled areas. Our FAA Part 107 certified pilots are trained in airspace compliance, ATC coordination, and safe flight planning in complex urban environments.

How do I get a quote from Heights Aerial Media?

Request a free project quote at www.heightsaerialmedia.com/contact. Share your project type, location, and timeline and we will provide a detailed proposal. Currently booking 2026 projects with limited availability.

How Lehigh Valley Wedding Venues Are Using Aerial Photography to Win More Bookings

Apr 29

Written By Anthony V

Couples searching for a wedding venue in the Lehigh Valley are doing most of their research online — scrolling through photos, watching venue highlight reels, and making decisions before they ever schedule a tour. The venues that stand out aren’t always the biggest or the most expensive — they’re the ones that show up best on screen. Aerial drone photography and video is one of the most effective tools a wedding venue can use to win that first impression — and convert it into a booked date.

Show the Full Property — Not Just the Room

Most venues photograph well from inside the barn, the ballroom, or the ceremony space. But aerial photography shows the full picture — the manicured grounds, the rolling hills, the pond or garden ceremony spot, and the expansive aerial views of the full property. For barn venues, it’s the pastoral landscape that no interior shot can communicate. For vineyard venues, it’s the rows and the skyline. Aerial makes your best assets visible — all at once, in a single shot.

The Content That Converts Browsers Into Inquiries

Venues with aerial photography in their marketing consistently outperform those without it on key metrics. Here’s what aerial content gives your venue:

A hero shot for your website, brochures, and The Knot/WeddingWire profiles
A short cinematic aerial reel for social media, Instagram Reels, and your venue highlight video
Golden-hour property shots that make every listing look like a destination venue
Versatile content you can repurpose across every marketing channel for years

Live Event Coverage: During the Wedding Itself

Beyond pre-season marketing content, aerial coverage during actual weddings is something couples are actively requesting. Getting a drone perspective of the ceremony, the guests, the landscape all in frame — produces footage that couples post, share, and tag your venue in automatically. We coordinate directly with your existing photo and video teams so the aerial coverage integrates seamlessly into the wedding day timeline.

FAA-Certified and Ready for Wedding Season

Heights Aerial Media is FAA Part 107 certified, fully insured, and based right here in the Lehigh Valley. We’ve worked with venues across the region and understand the specific lighting, timing, and angles that make Lehigh Valley properties shine. Whether you want a full property shoot before wedding season kicks off, or you want to add aerial to your preferred vendor list for couples — we’re ready to schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should we book for wedding season?

We recommend booking your property shoot in late spring to be ready for summer and fall inquiries. Live event coverage can be booked on a per-wedding basis.

Can you fly during the actual wedding ceremony?

Yes — we plan flight timing carefully to capture key moments without disruption. All flights are coordinated with the event timeline in advance.

Do you offer packages for venues that want ongoing aerial coverage?

Yes, we offer venue partnership packages that include a seasonal property shoot plus aerial coverage for select weddings throughout the year. Reach out to discuss what fits your needs.

Ready to see how aerial photography can set your venue apart this wedding season? Contact Heights Aerial Media today to schedule a property shoot or discuss a venue partnership package.

Anthony V