Drone Laws
in Nebraska (2026)

FAA rules apply everywhere in Nebraska. The state and local laws on this page add to them.

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Nebraska State Drone Laws
These laws apply in the entire state.

Legislative Bill 935 (2026)

  • No one may fly a drone in a restricted area without FAA approval and advance notice to every state, county, and city law enforcement agency with jurisdiction. Restricted areas include FAA-restricted airspace such as temporary flight restrictions, and all Class B, C, and D airspace.
  • Commercial Part 107 remote pilots with FAA approval do not need to notify police for Class B, C, or D airspace, but may not enter FAA-restricted areas or temporary flight restrictions.
  • Drone pilots must show their FAA registration certificate or the drone's FAA registration number when a peace officer asks. There is no separate state registration. A violation of these rules is a Class III misdemeanor.
  • Using a drone to view or record a person in a state of undress in a place such as a restroom or locker room is unlawful intrusion. Signed April 14, 2026.

Ref Legislative Bill 935 (2026)

 

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

Prohibits launching, landing, and operations of any aircraft in State-owned or controlled parks, historical parks, recreation areas, and recreation trails without the prior written permission of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

Ref Nebraska Admin. Code Title 163

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City and County
Drone Laws
These laws apply in some areas.

There are currently no local drone laws in Nebraska that are implemented in the county, city, or town levels.

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