License to fly: drone license certification

Kristen Sindelar
Mar 24, 2023
Mar 24, 2023

Drone license 2.jpg — NECC instructor Brian Anderson first became interested in drones as a media tool for his broadcasting classes. He has become a drone flying expert and teaches courses, as well as a two-day summer boot camp, about drone operations at NECC.
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Agriculture has an exemption for drivers to operate a semi-truck without a CDL, but do you need a license to drive a drone for use on your farm?

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Drone license 1.jpg — Courtney Nelson talks with producers following the presentation about agriculture drone usage at the Northeast Nebraska Farm and Equipment Show at NECC. Nelson a precision ag trainer at NECC.
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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.