Innovative Drone Solutions

10/23/2026

🛫 Fly Smart Fridays • Nebraska Edition

Episode 63 — Class D Airspace
Class D airspace surrounds airports with part‑time control towers. It typically extends 4 NM from the airport and up to 2,500 ft AGL. When the tower closes, Class D becomes Class E, but the operating rules for drone pilots stay the same — authorization required.

✔️ Quick Tips
• Check sectional charts
• Know when the tower is active
• Watch for E‑extensions on arrival/departure paths
• Always verify airspace before you fly

Next week: Episode 64 — Class E Airspace

Know your airspace. Fly Smart.

10/19/2026

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10/17/2026

10/17/2026

🏈 Friday Night Lights in Aurora!

A few aerial photos from the Aurora Homecoming football game! Nothing quite like the atmosphere of hometown football under the lights. 🏈📸

10/16/2026

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The FCC Covered List restricts new drone authorizations, affecting the ability of covered products to enter the US market.

10/16/2026

🛫 Fly Smart Fridays • Nebraska Edition

Episode 62 — DROTAMs
DROTAMs give drone pilots temporary airspace information that can impact a planned flight. Conditions change, and hazards or restrictions can pop up fast — which is why checking NOTAMs, TFRs, and DROTAMs is essential before every mission.

✔️ Quick Pre‑Flight Sequence

Plan

Check airspace

Check NOTAMs/TFRs

Review DROTAMs

Fly within the rules

Airspace can change after you plan. Check again before you fly.

Next week: Episode 63 — Class D Airspace

10/14/2026

🚁 Introduction to Forensic Mapping is officially underway!

Great to have agencies investing in their teams and taking the initiative to expand their knowledge and skills. At Innovative Drone Solutions, we’re proud to provide practical, real-world training that helps agencies strengthen their capabilities and better serve their communities.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to invest in learning and improving!

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10/12/2026

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10/12/2026

Another beautiful morning on the construction site.

10/09/2026

🛫 Fly Smart Fridays • Nebraska Edition

Episode 61 — Nebraska Class C Airspace
Nebraska has three Class C airports — Lincoln, Eppley, and Offutt — and each operates differently. Offutt also falls under military operations, adding extra restrictions for drone pilots.

Before flying near any Class C airport, check your airspace, facility maps, NOTAMs, and local procedures.

Different airports. Different rules.
Know before you go. Fly Smart.