Meet the Operator

Hello, I'm troy. Nice to meet you!

Troy Havens is a proud local, born and raised right here in the Yakima Valley and a graduate of Selah High School. After earning his Environmental Engineering degree from Northern Arizona University, he returned home and now lives in Naches, WA with his wife and three daughters.

Troy has been flying drones professionally since 2020 and earned his FAA Remote Pilot License in 2017. He specializes in FPV (first-person view) drone flying and has become one of Central Washington’s most trusted names in drone videography.

In 2022, Troy made history by pioneering some of the first FAA-approved Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waivers in the nation. He currently holds two of the rarest waivers in the U.S., allowing FLOWPV to legally fly drones farther and in more complex environments than most drone operators.

That means when you choose FLOWPV for drone video in Yakima, Selah, or anywhere in the Valley, you’re getting 100% legal, FAA-compliant footage—something most providers simply can’t guarantee.

Qualifications

  • Washington owned and operated small business

  • Licensed and commercially insured

  • FAA Part 107 License

  • FAA TRUST Certified

  • Two rare FAA Waivers for operating Beyond Visual Line of Sight

  • FCC Amateur Radio License

  • Familiar with developing storyline/vision, contracts, scope of work, deliverables, budget, etc.

Specialized Drone Footage in Yakima for Hard-to-Film Spaces

At FLOWPV, we use small, specialized drones built for smooth, controlled flight—perfect for capturing high-definition video in both open spaces and tight, congested areas. Whether we're flying through a busy event venue in downtown Yakima or filming a remote property in the hills of Naches, our advanced drone technology allows us to get the perfect shot.

This immersive style of drone videography allows viewers to experience unique Yakima Valley locations in a way that traditional filming methods simply can't. From indoor fly-throughs to sweeping outdoor shots, we bring time and space together in dynamic, cinematic motion.

In addition to FPV drones, we also use traditional drones for aerial photography and wide-angle video—giving your business, listing, or project the best of both worlds.

Supporting Local Photographers/Videographers

If you want to team up with FLOWPV and tackle a project that requires drone work outside of your comfort zone, give us a call! Partnerships are the lifeblood of progress, and we love pushing the envelope.

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