ABOUT US

Vivid Flight Media is an Emmy Award winning company specializing in aerial photography and FPV Drone Videography that boasts 100% client satisfaction. Founded in 2020 by Eric Hellinger, Vivid Flight Media has become one of the leading names in custom drone work and overall drone services in Ohio.

Our Story

Launched in 2020 during a challenging season, Vivid Flight Media began as a fascination with drones that quickly became an obsession and then a business. Eric never saw it as a side job or a passion project. It was a necessity and an escape from the monotony of his career at the time. That urgency fueled rapid growth. Within six months, he left his previous career to pursue Vivid Flight Media full time.

Those first six months were intense training. Eric completed online courses and self-study in basic cinematography, editing, business practices, drones, drone building, drone maintenance, and drone configuration. This self-education, combined with a strong background in sales, helped him earn trust, deliver results, and build lasting client relationships locally and nationally. Today, Vivid Flight Media operates with full FAA licensing for commercial work to ensure safe and compliant aerial operations while delivering cinematic visuals and precise storytelling.

Meet The Founder

Eric Hellinger

Founder & CEO

Eric is an FAA Part 107 licensed pilot and founder of Vivid Flight Media. He leads FPV drone work in Cleveland and nationwide, specializing in aerial cinematography, editing, and meticulous drone configuration. He builds the rig, scouts locations, plans the flight path, and delivers the edit.

From flight planning to final cut, he owns the process. His fly-throughs match the pace and tone of each space, with attention to movement and flow. Real footage, real energy, no shortcuts. Built, not outsourced. Eric partners with national brands, local businesses, and artists, bringing lean, fast, focused execution with full FAA licensing.

Our Clients

Testimonials

Don Schmidt, Founder

"Astounding and mind boggling are just some of the thoughts that come to mind when i think of our experiences with Vivid Flight Media. Having had a dozen or so interior design projects captured over the past 2 years (with excellent feedback mind you) it has been an asset to be able to showcase our work from such an interesting perspective. Working with a professional such as Eric is a pleasure. Even having referred him to a number of friends and clients alike. Bravo!"

Becky Denes, PR Manager

"We hired Vivid Flight Media to film and produce a fly-through of our library building in preparation for an upcoming expansion and renovation project. Vivid Flight Media was incredibly easy to work with! Very responsive, very flexible given the uncertainty of the weather conditions, and very efficient. Filming and editing were completed quickly and the quality of the resultant video is excellent. We're looking forward to having Vivid Flight Media back to film another fly-through with us!"

Heidi King, Founder

Eric was on time and easy to work with. He gave us recommendations on what would work the best. He wanted to make sure we were 100% happy before he left. I would highly recommend this business!