Aerial Imaging Services in Eudora, KS

FAA Part 107 Requirements

All commercial drone operations in Kansas require the pilot to hold an active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Our network operators are verified Part 107 holders.

State Drone Laws

Kansas regulates drones primarily through the Kansas Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act (HB 2607, enacted 2018), which established the Kansas UAS Advisory Task Force under the Kansas Department of Transportation and codified state-level protections against warrantless drone surveillance. K.S.A. 60-31a01 through 60-31a04 create a civil cause of action for persons subjected to unauthorized drone surveillance when a reasonable expectation of privacy exists, and restrict law enforcement drone use to require a warrant except in exigent circumstances, search and rescue, and wildfire response. The state preempts local municipalities from regulating drone flight paths or navigable airspace, though cities may regulate takeoff and landing on public property they own. Kansas does not require a separate state-level drone license or registration for commercial operators, but all commercial pilots must hold a valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. The Kansas Department of Transportation Aviation Division maintains UAS guidelines and encourages operators to coordinate with airport managers for operations near public-use airports. Commercial drone operations in Kansas state parks require a special use permit from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Operators near military installations (Fort Riley, Fort Leavenworth, McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Forbes Field Air National Guard in Topeka) must coordinate with base operations and check for active TFRs. The FAA controls all airspace above 400 feet AGL. Kansas has no additional state drone registration requirement beyond FAA registration.

Local Ordinances

Eudora is governed by Kansas state drone law (HB 2607 of 2018) with local regulations limited by state preemption of flight paths and navigable airspace. The City of Eudora may require permits for commercial drone takeoff and landing on city-owned property, including Pilla Park and the Eudora Community Center grounds. The Kansas River access points north of the city are managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, which requires a special use permit for commercial drone operations. Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWC) requires drone operators to coordinate with the airport manager for flights within 5 nautical miles, and LAANC authorization is mandatory for commercial operations within the LWC Class D airspace. The Eudora Planning Department requires aerial imaging documentation for major subdivision plats and commercial development site plans submitted under the city zoning regulations, particularly for projects along the K-10 corridor. The city has no additional municipal drone registration requirement beyond FAA Part 107 certification.

Restricted Airspace

• Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWC) Class D airspace extends approximately 4 nautical miles from the airport center southwest of Eudora. The LWC 5-NM notification zone covers portions of western Eudora and the Kansas River corridor. LAANC authorization is required for commercial drone operations within this radius. The LWC Class D shelf sits at 2,600 feet MSL up to 5,000 feet MSL. Operators near the Kansas River west of K-10 should check the LWC Class D boundary using the FAA B4UFLY app.
• Forbes Field Airport (FOE) in Topeka has Class D airspace approximately 15 NM west. While Eudora is outside the FOE Class D surface area, commercial operators flying above 400 feet AGL in western Douglas County should be aware of IFR traffic transitioning from Topeka. LAANC authorization is available through Aloft and AirMap for the broader Topeka airspace.
• Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) is approximately 15 NM east with Class D airspace. Eastern Eudora near the K-10 corridor may fall within the OJC 5-NM notification zone depending on exact location. Check the FAA B4UFLY app for current airspace boundaries before flying in the eastern portions of the city.
• Fort Leavenworth (approximately 35 NM northeast) has restricted airspace (R-3601) for military training. TFRs for VIP movements or military operations can occasionally affect the broader Kansas City region. Check NOTAMs before flying.
• The Kansas River corridor and De Soto Wildlife Area along the river north of Eudora are managed recreation areas where commercial drone takeoff and landing may require authorization from the US Army Corps of Engineers or Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. The river corridor has high bald eagle concentration in winter months requiring low-altitude drone avoidance.