Nebraska
Nebraska's film office registers projects but issues no permits; commercial shoots in state parks need a Game and Parks special occasion permit.
Guidance, not legal advice
Permit
Conditional
Issuer: Nebraska Film Office (Nebraska Department of Economic Development)
Cost: Varies by property and locality, see the film office
The Nebraska Film Office states plainly that it does not issue permits; permitting happens at the city, county, or land-manager level, and the office helps you find the right desk. Registering a project with the office is free and unlocks its permitting assistance. On state park land, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission requires a Special Occasion Permit for commercial photography and videography involving models, sets, or props, applied for at least 30 days ahead with a production amendment. Amateur and recreational photography, including client portrait sessions in the ordinary sense, is explicitly allowed without a permit.
Drone / airspace
Commercial drone work requires FAA Part 107
State park areas and local ordinances add takeoff and landing restrictions on top of FAA airspace rules. For Part 107 and state drone law, see Drone Authority.
Street / public space
Yes: you can photograph what is visible from public space in the US
Private property sets its own rules regardless of state law.
Practical notes
- Game and Parks draws the commercial line at models, sets, and props, not at whether you charge; straightforward nature and portrait photography in state parks is permit-free.
- A state park entry permit for your vehicle is a separate, universal requirement regardless of what you are shooting.
Sources
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