Because, like large swaths of Southern Nevada, the airspace over Area 51 is restricted. Area 51 falls in restricted airspace R-4808N, and it's not legal to ove

Because, like large swaths of Southern Nevada, the airspace over Area 51 is restricted. Area 51 falls in restricted airspace R-4808N, and it's not legal to overfly it without permission. https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Order/2022-02-16_Order_7400.10D.pdf https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Order/2022-02-16_O... (search for R-4808N) https://skyvector.com/?ll=37.22343947130071,-115.7452239950651&chart=301&zoom=1&fpl=undefined https://skyvector.com/?ll=37.22343947130071,-115.74522399506...