Part 107 in Nebraska: Offutt and Omaha
Omaha sits next to Offutt Air Force Base and its controlled airspace, while farm work across the state splits between Part 107 scouting and Part 137 spraying.
Nebraska's distinctive Part 107 spot is the Omaha area, where Offutt Air Force Base sits just south of the city with its own controlled airspace, alongside Omaha's Class C. Across the rest of the state, most commercial drone work is agricultural.
This guide focuses on what makes flying in Nebraska different. State and local rules on privacy, trespass and parks still apply, and the Part 107 rules apply everywhere.
What about Offutt Air Force Base?
Military airfields have controlled airspace, and §107.41 authorization still applies. Check the sectional chart south of Omaha and request authorization through LAANC or FAADroneZone where required. The sectional chart guide covers military airfield symbols.
Where does farm work stop being Part 107?
When the drone dispenses something. Spraying needs Part 137 approval and an exemption from §107.36; the agriculture guide has the steps.
What other controlled airspace is there?
Omaha and Lincoln both have Class C airspace.
What this means for the exam
Nebraska-specific rules are not on the FAA knowledge test, which covers federal rules only. The federal topics here, airspace authorization, restricted areas, weather limits and performance, are.
Other states are compared in the state drone laws guide.
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