According to new regulations issued by the Nigerian government , drone operators will have to pay for a processing fee , a security fee and a annual utilisation fee adding to a total of $ 4,000 spent to gain registration of flying a drone alone ; it 's worth noting in the USA , it costs $ 500 to register a drone . The entire process is expected to begin six months before permits are required suggesting some operators might have to wait up to a year to get through the red tape at the government agencies. Companies wishing to use drone ##s have to hold a minimum share capital of $ 100,000 . Amid the ban of drones earlier in the month amid safety concerns , the high costs are likely to bar developments in innovation for the industries such as television , film - making and humanitarian work .
According to new regulations issued by the Nigerian government , drone operators will have to pay for a processing fee , a security fee and a annual utilisation fee adding to a total of $ 4,000 spent to gain registration of flying a drone alone ; it 's worth noting in the USA , it costs $ 500 to register a drone . Companies wishing to use drone ##s have to hold a minimum share capital of $ 100,000 . Amid the ban of drones earlier in the month amid safety concerns , the high costs are likely to bar developments in innovation for the industries such as television , film - making and humanitarian work .