Mr. Gershkovich has been with Cooper Aerial Surveys Co. since 2004. He was first hired as a photogrammetry compiler and later moved onto ortho-rectification and then project management.

Mr. Gershkovich has played a crucial managerial role during his employment with Cooper Aerial, overseeing many large scale projects over a variety of locations. In 2011, Philip Gershkovich successfully completed the courses of study and the examination and now serves as the Certified Photogrammetrist for Cooper Aerial Surveys. His experiences working with agencies such as the Department of Transportation, townships, counties, as well as with numerous major developers has given him the necessary skill sets to manage projects of any size. Additionally, Mr. Gershkovich has been a key contributor in the process of incorporating GIS products with photogrammetry services to our many clients.

In March of 2016, Mr. Gershkovich bought Cooper Aerial and is now the owner and President.

David Major has over 30 years of experience working in the Engineering, Survey, and Aerial Mapping industries and related fields. Mr. Major has been with Cooper Aerial Surveys Co. for the past 24 years. He serves as Vice President, manager of the Tucson office, and is still heavily involved in project management for Tucson's clients.


Mr. Major is experienced in managing mapping projects for mining, land development, hydrology, archaeological, and public works for both private and governmental clients. His understanding of the needs and demands of every client and has aided to the delivery of quality of our products in a timely manner.

Mr. Radel has been involved in the aerial photographic industry since 2002. He has been with Cooper Aerial since 2010, first hired as a professional aerial photographer. He moved onto project management in 2012 and has been involved in various activities since.


He has been involved with printing, website design, product photography, marketing, and conference attendance. In 2011, Zachary Radel attended his first UAV Conference, which has led to 5 years of gaining knowledge in this rising field. Zachary’s project management experiences include working with agencies such as the Department of Transportation, townships, counties, engineering clients, land surveyors, and major developers. He continues to look to the horizon for his clients and has a veracity to learn emerging technologies that will shape the future of our industry.

Mr. Saunders has been with Cooper Aerial for over 30 years and has over 35 years experience altogether in the mapping industry. He is responsible for the overall supervision of photogrammetric activities including compilation, bridging, cross sectioning, data management and project set-up.


Mr. Saunders is knowledgeable in all aspects of mapping such as DTMs, terrestrial triangulation techniques, aerial triangulation including pugging, measuring, and volumetrics. He is also proficient in many technologies and the operation of various stereo plotters.

Mr. Steven Costin has been a valuable employee of Cooper Aerial for the last 18 years and a project manager for the last 5 years.


Mr. Costin has over 22 years of experience in the mapping industry and has a vast knowledge in all aspects of photogrammetry. He has supported various project managers with panel placement, flight planning, delivery schedules, and customer delivery.