Nebraska Recreational Drone Hunting and Privacy Laws

Under Neb. Rev. Stat. sections 37-564 and 28-1356.01, using a drone to harass wildlife, interfere with lawful hunting or fishing, or aid in taking game is a misdemeanor. Neb. Rev. Stat. section 28-311.08 also makes it a crime to use a drone to capture images of another person in a place where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Federal Aviation Administration regulations under 14 CFR Part 107 and the Recreational Flyer rules govern airspace, registration, and altitude limits. Cities may regulate takeoff and landing on city-owned property but cannot restrict navigable airspace. Recreational pilots must register drones over 250 grams with the FAA and pass the TRUST safety test.

Wildlife harassment via drone is a Class III misdemeanor. Privacy violations are Class I misdemeanors. FAA infractions may carry civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation.