Meet Jerry Cress, Columbus Grove OH

From FTR Video of Glandorf and Ottawa, OH by Jerry Cress

Pilot/Photographer Jerry Cress

Jerry helped us bring a patient back to their small town and home in Western Ohio. He got some beautiful shots of the Church and town, but the best shots were the ones of the home at sunset, surrounded by golden fields. When Jerry found out the patient was located in Pittsburgh, he offered to bring them some local delicacies since he was planning to visit his son at college. The patient and their loved ones were grateful for the comfort of seeing their home and eating a hometown specialty, and we are grateful for Jerry's kindness in volunteering to help with this Flight To Remember request!

Here's what Jerry said when we asked questions about him and his photography business:

​How long have you been flying drones?
I flew R/C planes as a kid, when drones came out, I started flying them
If you have a drone business, what made you start your business and what services does your company focus on?
Drones are a supplemental part of my photography business.
Why do you like to fly drones?
I've always been interested in aviation. I applied to fly helicopters when I was in the Army, but my eyes were too bad.
Why did you agree to help Flight To Remember? What was your experience like?
I agreed to help Flight to Remember to give something special to people. Nothing better than flying with a purpose. I totally enjoyed working with the people of Flight and the family.
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To contact Jerry or get more information about JSC Photography, please email [email protected]
To learn more about volunteering with Flight To Remember or to sign up as a volunteer, you can visit www.flighttoremember.org/pilots

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