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Lincoln has its own drone dust-up with the feds

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A Lee Enterprises, Incorporated newspaper. Majority shareholder: David Hoffmann, Hoffmann Media Group.

Lincoln has its own drone dust-up with the feds

• By RICHARD PIERSOL / Lincoln Journal Star
• Jul 20, 2014
• Jul 20, 2014 Updated May 30, 2026
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Justin Kyser demonstrates his drone outside the Nebraska Union. The Beatrice native disputes FAA claims that he can't use his unmanned aerial vehicle for business.

• MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star

Justin Kyser has purchased a drone for use in his photography and video business.

• MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star

Justin Kyser purchased a drone earlier this year to use in his aerial photography and video business.

• MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star

Justin Kyser demonstrates his drone outside the Nebraska Union in 2014. Kyser, co-founder of Digital Sky, said the Federal Aviation Administration move to legalize small commercial drones is "a good thing."

• MATT RYERSON, Journal Star file photo

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By RICHARD PIERSOL / Lincoln Journal Star

Justin Kyser says he just wants to get his little aircraft off the ground and take cool pictures and videos for money. 

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The Associated Press contributed to this  report.  Reach the writer at 402-473-7241 or at dpiersol@journalstar.com. Twitter@RichardPiersol

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Justin Kyser demonstrates his drone outside the Nebraska Union. The Beatrice native disputes FAA claims that he can't use his unmanned aerial vehicle for business.

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