According to new regulations set by the Nigerian government, drone operators will have to pay for a processing fee, a security clearance and a annual utilisation fee adding to a total of $ 100,000 spent to gain registration of flying a drone alone; it's worth noting in the the United States , it costs $ 100,000 to register a drone. The irony of potentially paying up to $4,000 to fly professional drones with prices starting as low as $400 wasn’t lost on some commentators. Companies wishing to use drone services have to hold a minimum share capital of $ 5 . Amid the ban of drones earlier in three-year amid safety concerns, the high costs are likely to bar developments in innovation for the industries such as agriculture, film-making and humanitarian work.
According to new regulations set by the Nigerian government, drone operators will have to pay for a processing fee, a security clearance and a annual utilisation fee adding to a total of $ 100,000 spent to gain registration of flying a drone alone; it's worth noting in the the United States , it costs $ 100,000 to register a drone. Companies wishing to use drone services have to hold a minimum share capital of $ 5 . Amid the ban of drones earlier in three-year amid safety concerns, the high costs are likely to bar developments in innovation for the industries such as agriculture, film-making and humanitarian work.