2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Douglas County, Nebraska.
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Recreational drone operation in Douglas County follows FAA rules (49 USC §44809) and Nebraska state law. Omaha parks generally prohibit drone launches. Offutt AFB Class D airspace covers southeast Douglas County requiring LAANC authorization. No flying over Memorial Stadium on game days.
Commercial drone operators in Douglas County must hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Omaha's Class C airspace and Offutt AFB's Class D require LAANC authorization. City filming permits may be required for commercial drone photography in public spaces.
14 CFR Part 107 - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (FAA Certificated Remote Pilots)
Certificated Remote Pilots including Commercial Operators The Operations Over People rule became effective on April 21, 2021. Drone pilots operating under Part 107 may fly at night, over people and moving vehicles without a waiver as long as they meet the requirements defined in the rule. Airspace authorizations are still required for night operations in controlled airspace under 400 feet. If y...
1 cities in Douglas County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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