Nepal, Aug. 12 -- A Facebook post by trekking guide and digital creator Sanjib Chimourya has struck a nerve among Nepal's growing community of drone videographers.

His post is a litany of woes; obstacles are everywhere when trying to use drone clips of Nepal's spectacular scenery to promote tourism. Outdated laws and irrational fears of misuse keep Nepal out of step with the rest of the world in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

'I bought my drone with my own hard-earned money. I paid taxes. I paid registration fees. I invested in professional equipment because I wanted to show Nepal to the world. Instead, I was treated like a criminal,' wrote Chimourya.

It is a sentiment many local filmmakers share. Nepal's latest drone reg...