After many months of research and far too many bureaucratic rabbit holes, The Brutally Honest 150-page practical handbook is out, your go-to guide to fly your drone legally and confidently across Europe and a bonus chapter on Brazil.

Whether you’re a hobbyist or commercially pilot, this is the clearest, most experience-driven guide you’ll find on how to stay compliant and fly safely.

👉 Read until the end to claim the limited early-bird offer.

Table of Contents

• Preface: Message from Paul Prescott, CEO Amazing Aerial
• Before We Take Off – Why I Wrote This Guide
• Introduction: What Exactly Is a Drone?
• Understanding the EASA Framework
• A-Categories vs. C-Classes Explained
• Exams & Licensing (A1/A3 and A2)
• Why Sub-250 g Drones are a Big Deal
• Buying Drones Outside the EU
• The Curious Case of the Mavic 3 and C1 Certification
• Case Study: Steve Heap’s European Drone Adventure
• Confessions of a Drone Pilot – Flying Without the Paperwork
• Enforcement in the Real World
• Posting Flights Online – The Hidden Risks
• Why You Shouldn’t Fully Trust DJI FlySafe Maps
• Carrying Your Drone on a Plane
• Drone Rules by Country – Full Coverage (32 Countries) with links to official portals
• Drone-Friendliness Rankings – From Easiest to Hardest
• Flying Commercially
• The Future of Drone Regulation in Europe – Eight Predictions for the next 10 years
• Appendix – Quick-Start Checklist

Testimonials

Thanks, Jeff Whyte from Alberta, Canada for your review:

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As well as Hugo Kurk, Drone pilot based in the Netherlands (skip to 9:00 minutes):

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Paul Prescott, CEO Amazing Aerial

“This book is a crucial guide for any drone operator at any level who wants to fly within the European Union. Alexandre’s functional, honest book provides insight into everything that you need to know about flying in all of the European member states, gathering information from a variety of different sources so you don’t have to. I’m grateful for Alexandre for putting together this book and recommend for all photographers interested in flying in Europe”

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Steve Heap, Drone Pilot and Founder of Backyardsilver

“I found this to be a very impressive explanation of all the steps that a drone pilot needs to take to fly legally in Europe. It makes a complex subject much more understandable, and provides the info needed to apply before you actually travel to the country in question. The risks of not flying legally are well explained as well. I have my license in the USA and it would be great if that could be used like a driving licence in other countries, but clearly that is not yet the case. I have a plan to take my drone to the UK in 2026 and will certainly use this book as my reference to properly get the appropriate permissions. Great piece of work!”

Who it’s aimed for?

• Recreational and commercial pilots planning multi-country trips not wanting much hassle
• Photographers and videographers shooting stock and/or client work
• Drone clubs needing a clear, shared reference
• Academic institutions and policy-makers looking for up-to-date practical regulatory information and insights

Pricing & Availability

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After purchase, via the trusted Paddle payment processor, you’ll receive both a password-protected PDF and an interactive Flipbook link.

—->Kindle version also available on Amazon

Europe is one of the most breathtaking places in the world to fly a drone, if you know how to do it right. Learn the rules, master the loopholes, and take off with confidence using this clear, brutally honest, and field-tested handbook.

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About Alex

I’m Alex, eccentric, based in Lisbon, and on a mission to explore every corner of the globe while capturing stock images and footage along the way.

For the past 12 years, I’ve been grinding as a travel photographer/videographer and freelance writer. Along the way I’ve also written The Brutally Honest Guide to Microstock Photography, a book packed with war stories and practical tips for anyone crazy enough to enter this business.