2013
JAV Imagery is created to provide EagleView Technologies with aircraft built around the aerial capture mission.
About JAV
Small team. National reach.
A family-operated aviation company built around sound judgment, capable people, and aircraft maintained to exacting standards.
How far we’ve come
From a curiosity in the sky to a nationwide operation.
Aerial imagery has come a long way since Julius Neubronner mounted a tiny camera to a carrier pigeon in 1907.
JAV Imagery was created in 2013 to provide fit-for-purpose aerial imagery solutions to EagleView Technologies. Two summer seasons proved the model, and the operation grew from there.
Today, the certified woman-owned small business operates from Merrill Field in Anchorage and St. George Regional Airport in Southern Utah, supporting aerial capture missions across the country.
2014–15
A single Alaska-based aircraft flies JAV’s first two summer imagery seasons.
2016
The operation expands to three Cessna 172s and begins flying the Lower 48 imagery season.
2018
JAV establishes its St. George base, adding year-round maintenance capability and room for the fleet to grow.
Today
From Alaska and Southern Utah, JAV now supports nationwide capture with purpose-built aircraft, field-proven pilots, and in-house maintenance.
Our mission
Deliver the right aircraft for the capture mission.
JAV exists to provide EagleView Technologies with fit-for-purpose aircraft platforms, modified and maintained to deliver aerial imagery efficiently.Our vision
Create opportunity through general aviation.
High-quality imagery is the mission, but general aviation is the passion. JAV creates meaningful opportunities for pilots and mechanics who share it.
Owner
Stephanie Painter
“We empower our pilots to work as a team and make sound decisions in the field.”
Owner
Josh Morales
“Quality imagery begins with top-caliber pilots and aircraft maintained to the highest standards.”
Maintenance Manager
Kelly Vrem
With more than 17,000 Alaska hours and experience as a repair station operator, director of maintenance, and chief pilot, Kelly keeps the JAV fleet operating safely and efficiently.