Knoxville Camera Operator & FAA Drone Pilot

CAMERA OPERATOR | DRONE PILOT | SPECIALTY CAMERA

I’m a camera operator and FAA drone pilot based in Maryville, just outside Knoxville. I work nationwide with production companies, agencies and direct clients, either as part of an established crew or bringing a lean production setup when needed.

Brands I've Worked With

Aviation

Aviation projects including flight schools, airlines, and industrial work. I typically operate as part of a crew, capturing onboard and in-air footage that integrates cleanly with the rest of the production. One aviation video I contributed to has reached more than 12 million views.

Analog instruments and controls inside a small aircraft cockpit.

Knoxville aviation cinematography UH-60 Blackhawk Colorado tarmac Philip A. Young videographer

Camera rig positioned inside an aircraft with the wing and landscape visible during flight.

View inside a small aircraft cockpit with analog instruments, flight controls and the runway visible ahead.

Philip A. Young Knoxville aviation videography Cessna 172 pilot POV cockpit

Taxiway view over the wing of a Piper Cherokee during aviation cinematography in Colorado Springs.

Aerial view over New Smyrna Beach filmed from a Cessna 172 Skyhawk.

Cinematography of an F-14 Tomcat aboard the USS Yorktown in South Carolina.

UNDERWATER + SPECIALTY CAMERA

A certified scuba diver for nearly 25 years, I bring extensive diving experience to underwater camera work. My work includes commercial underwater filming, underwater camera on a 115-foot dolly for the Enhanced Games, and assistant camera and drone support on U.S. Navy dive and EOD productions.

Underwater camera operator beside the 115-foot camera dolly track used for Enhanced Games swimming coverage.

Production monitor showing multiple underwater camera feeds during the Enhanced Games.

Diver testing an underwater camera at the surface of a swimming pool.

Crew preparing an underwater camera system at the surface of a swimming pool.

multi-camera Interviews

Multi-camera interview setups for documentaries, branded content, and long-form work. I can step in as an additional operator or handle full multi-cam setups solo, including camera, lighting, and audio. Comfortable running up to four cameras with monitoring for director or client viewing when needed.