Register your drone

Register your drones with Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority

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Overview

To fly a drone:

Operations

Open

These are recreational drones. You are only allowed to register two open drones

Specific

These are drones used for small scale businesses such as media coverage. Specific drones must weigh between 25 and 150 kg.

Certified

Certified drones are drones used for large scale activities. To register a complex drone, you must provide details of your company. It must weigh 150 kg and above.

Drone Registration Process

Open Operation

  • Fill out the drone details
  • Pay the registration fee
  • You will receive an email containing your unique identity number

Specific / Certified Operation

  • Fill out the drone details
  • Upload letter of Intent
  • Fill out your company details
  • Pay the registration fee
  • Fill out the registration form sent to your email and submit to NCAA
  • ONSA screening exercise
  • Demonstration/Inspection Phase
  • Certification