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About Our Founder
Domonique R. Jett is the Founder and Executive Director of JetLife Foundation, Founder of JetLife Drone Academy, and the creative visionary behind JetLife Media. A native of Hartsville, South Carolina, Domonique has dedicated his career to using creativity, technology, and education to inspire the next generation.
From an early age, Domonique developed a passion for photography, videography, design, and creative storytelling. Throughout school, he naturally became the person classmates and teachers relied on for creative projects, presentations, and media production. What began as a personal passion soon evolved into a lifelong mission of creating opportunities for others.
Growing up in a low-income community taught Domonique the value of resilience, determination, and innovation. Rather than allowing his circumstances to define his future, he chose to build something greater—not only for himself, but for the communities that shaped him. He recognized that creativity and technology could become powerful tools for education, career development, and economic opportunity.
In 2014, Domonique discovered the rapidly growing world of drone technology and began flying drones long before they became mainstream. What started as a passion for aerial photography quickly developed into years of experience exploring how unmanned aircraft systems could be used across industries including photography, filmmaking, construction, agriculture, public safety, mapping, inspections, and education. Today, he is an FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot, continuing to expand his knowledge while helping others discover the possibilities of drone technology.
Building on that passion, Domonique founded JetLife Media in 2016 as a creative media company specializing in photography, videography, aerial imaging, branding, creative direction, and digital content creation. Over the years, JetLife Media has partnered with individuals, businesses, and organizations to capture meaningful stories and produce high-quality visual content while establishing a reputation for professionalism, innovation, and community engagement.
As his experience with drones continued to grow, Domonique recognized a larger need within his community. He saw that many young people had never been exposed to drone technology or the exciting career paths connected to aviation, engineering, filmmaking, mapping, public safety, and entrepreneurship. Wanting to bridge that gap, he launched the JetLife Drone Academy through the JetLife Foundation as a way to give back to the community and create life-changing opportunities for youth and aspiring drone pilots.
Today, the JetLife Drone Academy serves as the Foundation's flagship educational program, introducing students of all ages to the world of drones through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Participants gain practical flight experience while learning about drone safety, FAA regulations, STEM education, career pathways, entrepreneurship, and responsible drone operations. The Academy's mission extends far beyond teaching students how to fly—it is designed to build confidence, develop technical skills, inspire innovation, and open doors to careers that many participants never knew existed.
Through the JetLife Foundation, Domonique is committed to removing barriers to technology education by partnering with schools, community centers, nonprofits, churches, municipalities, and youth-serving organizations throughout South Carolina and beyond. His long-term vision is to expand access to drone education nationwide, helping thousands of young people discover new passions, develop valuable workforce skills, and pursue meaningful careers in the rapidly growing aviation and technology industries.
Whether behind a camera, operating a drone, teaching a classroom of future pilots, or mentoring the next generation of innovators, Domonique's mission remains the same:
To inspire, educate, and create pathways to success through technology, creativity, and flight.
Our Mission
JetLife Foundation exists to empower youth and underserved communities through innovative STEM education, drone technology, and career exploration. Through the JetLife Drone Academy, we provide hands-on learning experiences that build confidence, develop technical skills, and introduce students to real-world opportunities in aviation, engineering, media, public safety, construction, agriculture, and entrepreneurship.
We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to discover their potential—and sometimes, all it takes is seeing the world from a different perspective.
Mission
Our mission is to
Motivate: Motivate through art creation and expression
Create: Create with purpose
Succeed: Succeed in everything, regardless of failure
This picture showcases the day Domonique donated over 500 cellular android tablets to Jackson Elementary School in Camden SC.
FOUNDER
DOMONIQUE R. JETT
Domonique Jett was born and raised in Hartsville, SC. He began work as a creative director when he was only 9 years old. He started his journey with only the camera provided by the flip phones of the early 2000's and a group of loyal friends who acted out his vision. Jett graduated from high school in 2012 with a certification in graphic design. Shortly after graduating, he started his own business, JetLife Media, where he specialized in photography and video productions. He has worked with several artists throughout the Carolinas producing high quality content that set the tone for his brand. Jett has worked behind the camera with several known actors including Clifton Powell and Tray Chaney.
To expand on his skills, Jett decided to attend Benedict College in Columbia, SC and pursued a degree in Mass Communications. He continued adding on to his brand to ensure he kept up with the trends of modern day entertainment. Some add-on services his team offers include a 360 Photo Booth, Social Media Consulting, Cinematic Drone Shooting, Small Business Consulting, Digital Marketing Consulting, etc.
In his personal life, Jett manages his time not only as a CEO, but as an active model, drone pilot/Instructor, painter, and actor. As a model, he has had the opportunity to walk in several fashion shows, including the Loco Strut Runway. Jett has acted in several movies and short films, with some being on track to premier on Prime Video. His artwork consists of natural acrylic paintings capturing the beauty of his culture and the inspiring world of anime. His artwork is one his most prized possessions, and currently is not for sale.
Jett has taken everything he learned over the years and decided to facilitate it within his community. He has worked with several institutions such as, Benedict College in educating and providing benefits that aid in the success of their education. Jett leads by example by fulfilling his purpose with a positive influence as a role model, entrepreneur, and most importantly, a dedicated father.
"Try not to become a person of success, but rather a person of value."