ABOUT US
Central to becoming a successful on-demand aerial cinematography company has been the development of each of our crew members own unique voice and style behind the camera. While FLY CAM has developed a singular aesthetic that makes our work immediately recognizable, we achieve this while meeting the technical and creative demands of the director. Our entire crew is responsible for maintaining the technical aspects of shots while simultaneously working to deliver images that fulfill the directors' aesthetic and creative vision.
Jon Purvis - CEO
The face of FLY CAM, Jon is a serial entrepreneur and visionary that has a reputation for dreaming big and making things happen. A former police officer, EMT and bounty hunter, he decided to strike out on his own in 2000. Over the past 14 years he has opened 4 restaurants, a bar, a staffing company, a construction company, and a tourist map company. In addition to FLY CAM, he owns Victor Manning Driving School which is the oldest driving school in the United States. He is married with two children and lives in Metairie, Louisiana.
One word friends use to describe Jon: Determined
Favorite movies: Oz, Grease and The Notebook
Role Model: My grandfather. He never cursed, smoked, drank or said an unkind word for 92 years!
Hobbies/Interests: Motorcycling, flying multi-copters, playing the drums and creating new businesses.
Why FLYCAM? “ FLYCAM provides creative decision makers with an opportunity for increased production value, tremendous creative control, and expanded narrative options. Come let our amazing low-altitude cinema-quality aerials "Elevate your Perspective".
FLY CAM abides by all current FAA regulations as it pertains to the commercial use of UAV's (unmanned aerial vehicles).
FLY CAM abides by all current Louisiana Legislative Laws as it pertains to the commercial use of UAV's (unmanned aerial vehicles). In fact, we even helped write the proposed legislation!
When SB 330 was proposed by Sen. Dan Claitor, R-Baton Rouge it contained no exceptions for the movie and televison business. Our efforts created an exception that guaranteed film companies coming to Louisiana would have the use of this amazing technology.