32°44′N 16°58′WBy Krystian Gadomski - Drone Pilot
I Spent 40+ Hours & Got Rejected 3 Times So You Don't Have To.
Just€47
03The Manifest
Complete permit system (including IFCN!) + 15+ flying spots + gear guide + lifestyle recommendations - 200+ pages for €47
We did the hard work so you can Take Drones Easy
04The Problem
Incident 01
Pico do Arieiro. Sunrise. Perfect conditions. But instead of enjoying Madeira's most famous view, a couple is arguing:
'Are you SURE we can fly here?' 'I don't know... maybe?' 'What if someone asks for permits?'
Beautiful moment ruined by uncertainty.
Incident 02
Seixal Beach. Black sand. Blazing sun. My phone connected to the controller starts overheating.
The system identified DJI app as the cause and shut it down. No camera feed. No flight parameters. Just the controller.
Nobody warns you that Madeira's black beaches will cook your equipment.
Incident 03
São Lourenço, noon. Tourist launches his drone. Stunning peninsula views.
He has no idea he's directly in the airport's approach path. These are the dangers nobody mentions.
Incident 04
Another pilot flew 400m BELOW his starting point. Got it back, but the stress of climbing down cliffs while watching battery percentage drop... His vacation day turned into a rescue mission.
The reality without proper knowledge
05Flight Log
First application: Rejected (flying near Pico do Arieiro - tight timeline)
RejectedSecond attempt: Rejected (Port Captain - missing AAN permissions)
RejectedThird attempt: Rejected (AAN - coordinates crossing flight area boundaries)
Rejected40+ hours learning the Portuguese permit system
Finally: Complete approval
ApprovedAfter helping a friend navigate the same system via email, I realized: everyone needs this information.
I documented EVERYTHING. Every form. Every requirement. Every safe spot. Every lesson learned.
It became a 200-page Bible.
Note
Special thanks to IFCN, IP-RAM (Instituto das Florestas e Conservação da Natureza, IP-RAM), ANAC (Autoridade Nacional da Aviação Civil), and AMN (Autoridade Marítima Nacional) for their cooperation in granting the necessary permits for filming locations featured in this guide.
06Contact Sheet
These stunning locations await you - all legally accessible with proper permits
07What's Included
This isn't a 'guide' - it's a complete BIBLE
200+
pages · This Bible
10-20pages · Other guides
Contents4 parts
PART 1
PART 2
PART 3
BONUS
08Who It's For
You want to
You get
You need to
You get
09The Ledger
| No. | Item |
|---|---|
| 01 | 200+ Page Comprehensive GuideFour parts: locations, the complete permit system, advanced operations, and the Madeira experience |
| 02 | 15+ Flying Locations with GPSCliffs, valleys, historic sites and the national park spots where flying is legal |
| 03 | Complete Permit Templates & ProcessANAC, Port Captain and IFCN, with the email templates I actually used |
| 04 | Gear & Safety RecommendationsWhat Atlantic wind and black-sand heat do to a drone, and what to pack |
| 05 | Lifestyle & Cultural GuideRestaurants near the flying spots, poncha, Madeira wine |
| 06 | Mistake Prevention KnowledgeMy three rejections and near-losses, documented so you skip them |
10The Offer
OrderDigital edition
One-off purchase, no subscription
VAT included
You will be taken to Stripe only to pay. Secure payment with Stripe Checkout.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee — my own promise, on top of your rightsWhat You Get7 items
Instant download after purchasePDF format (works on all devices)Read immediately, apply in minutes
11Guarantee
My own promise, on top of your rights
Days
What the law gives you: you may withdraw from an online purchase within 14 days. Because you ask for immediate access to the PDF and confirm at checkout that you lose that right once the download is delivered, it ends at delivery. Full instruction: Withdrawal Instruction.
What I add as the seller: if this Bible doesn't help you fly legally and confidently in Madeira, e-mail me within 30 days of purchase and I refund the full price to your original payment method. No questions asked.
This is my own contractual commitment, going beyond the law, and it does not limit your statutory rights. Conditions: Refund Policy.
12FAQ
You're not paying for information - you're paying for 40+ hours of research organized into a system that works. At €47 for 200+ pages, that's just €0.23 per page. The IFCN requirement alone (Chapter 2.6) is worth the entire price.
AI relies on outdated training data (often a year or more old), misses critical details, and won't provide direct, actionable steps without dozens of follow-up questions. It won't tell you about exceptions or guide you step-by-step. This Bible gives you current, tested information plus GPS coordinates for 15+ flying locations, restaurant recommendations, cultural insights, safety tips, and a complete permit system - all organized exactly how you need it.
No! Permits are just 80 pages. You also get 70+ pages on flying locations, 40+ pages on operations, and 30+ pages of lifestyle content. It's a complete 200+ page Bible.
Actually, tourists benefit most! Instead of stressing about rules and missing the best spots, you'll know exactly where to fly and how to stay legal. Plus, the restaurant recommendations are worth it alone.
Yes! Chapter 3.1 specifically covers commercial vs recreational operations. Critical for wedding photographers and anyone monetizing content (YouTube included).
The fundamental system rarely changes. The Bible teaches you HOW to navigate the Portuguese permit system, not just current rules. If we fix an error in your edition, you get the corrected file free of charge for two years. New rules after your purchase are not covered, so check the current rules with ANAC before you fly.
Two separate things. By law you can withdraw from an online purchase within 14 days, but that right ends when the PDF is delivered at your request — you confirm this at checkout. On top of that I give my own 30-day money-back guarantee: e-mail me within 30 days of purchase and I refund the full price, no questions asked. The conditions are on the Refund Policy page, linked in the footer.
It's organized in clear sections. You can jump straight to what you need. Most people read the permit section (Part 2) first, then explore the locations (Part 1) at leisure.
No. Read Part 2 (permits) 30 days before to start applications. Part 1 (locations) can be referenced while you're there. Part 3 and bonuses are for specific needs.
13The Math
| No. | DIY | The Bible |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 40+ hours research | 2 hours reading |
| 02 | Portuguese language barrier | Everything in English |
| 03 | 3-4 likely rejections | First-time approval |
| 04 | Miss IFCN requirement | All requirements included |
| 05 | Unknown flying spots | 15+ GPS locations |
| 06 | Equipment risks unknown | All dangers documented |
| 07 | No cultural context | Lifestyle guide included |
| 08 | Stress and arguments | Confidence and enjoyment |
| 09 | Cost: Time + Stress | Cost: €47 |
14Final Call
I chose option 2 so you don't have to. After 40+ hours and 3 rejections, I documented everything.
Now it's yours for €47.
15About
Hi, I'm Krystian Gadomski.
I'm not a lawyer or regulatory expert. I'm a drone pilot who learned Madeira's system the hard way.
40+ hours of research. 3 permit rejections. Almost lost my drone to overheating at Seixal. Watched others struggle with the same problems.
After helping a friend navigate the system, I realized many pilots need this information. So I documented everything.
This Bible is my pain turned into your shortcut.
See you in the skies over Madeira!