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Drone Restrictions

(GERING, Neb.) — The Scotts Bluff National Monument recently issued a statement echoing that which was published by the National Park Service on drone restrictions.

These drone restrictions are nothing new.

Policy Memorandum 14-05, released by the National Park Service (NPS) director in June 2014, directed each superintendent to use the authority under 36 CFR 1.5 to prohibit the launching, landing, or operation of unmanned aircraft, subject to the certain conditions and exceptions set forth in the memo. This is still in force with a very few exceptions.

This action applies to the launching, landing, and operation of unmanned aircraft on lands and waters administered by the NPS. Jurisdiction by the NPS ends at the park boundary. The policy memorandum does not modify any requirement imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the use or operation of unmanned aircraft in the National Airspace System.

From Scotts Bluff National Monument

It is illegal to fly a drone in Scotts Bluff National Monument and other National Park Service areas. Drones, or unmanned aircraft, can disturb wildlife and park visitors, and negatively impact natural soundscapes.

However, if you are looking to get a bird’s eye view of Scotts Bluff, South Bluff and the surrounding landscape, commercial flights out of the Western Nebraska Regional Airport often fly right over the bluff.

For more information about drones in national parks, check out: https://www.nps.gov/articles/unmanned-aircraft-in-the-national-parks.htm

The Scotts Bluff National Monument visitor center and South Bluff as seen from a commercial airline flight over the monument. 📸 NPS/Eric Grunwald

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Drone Assisted Rescue with Scanner Audio

Drunk Driver Crashes Into Home – Panhandle Scanner

(MORRILL COUNTY, Neb.) — The original scanner call came in after midnight stating that a concerned mother was tracking her son walking on Hwy 385 near mm 100 via gps after the car he and his friend were in became high centered. She lost their signal and called in for assistance.

Troopers responded and were not able to locate the individuals at first.

That’s when the Nebraska State Patrol and the Morrill County Sheriff stepped up their game plan and called in additional resources.

The search lasted through the early morning hours, and finally, the subjects were found after hours of searching.

Here’s the story from the N.S.P.

From Nebraska State Patrol

Early this morning, Sergeant Lassen responded to a call for a drone deployment to assist the Morrill County Sheriff’s Office in locating two missing individuals.

Despite challenges like difficult terrain, Sergeant Lassen skillfully deployed a thermal drone, locating the subjects who had become lost after their vehicle got stuck.

Sergeant Lassen’s quick thinking and expertise, the subjects were found, and a potential crisis averted.

👏 Kudos to Sergeant Lassen and the Morrill County Sheriff’s Office for their dedication to public safety!

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Balloon Fest Seeking Ideas

By Old West Balloon Fest

Old West Balloon Fest is asking for your ideas!

Click to submit your ideas!

We are working with the epic drone show company SKYWORX for our night glow drone show. Last year we had 100 drones create iconic Nebraska scenes in the sky. This year we will have 200 drones create a show for us.

Tell us some ideas of what you would like to see depicting Western Nebraska here.

Our drone show creator is asking for our ideas by February 10th. Check out some of their drone shows here.

So excited they are creating a show for us!

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