Latvia
The development and implementation of the U-space concept in Latvia is still at a very early stage. Latvia participated in the meetings held to discuss drone issues and has supported EASA in developing the guidance material for geographical areas based on the results of the Riga Controlled Traffic Region (CTR) airspace assessment and its established "RPAS NoFLY" zones.
The work carried out by the Latvian CAA and EUROCONTROL to assess the Riga airspace was the first step towards drone integration in the country’s CTR. Its results may help define the requirements for U-space services.
After publishing the U-space regulatory framework, changes in the regulatory authority’s monitoring procedures will be required. Additionally, Implementing Regulations (EU) 2021/664 and 2021/665 set requirements for the certification of USSPs, for which they will need to establish appropriate mechanisms.
No U-space airspaces have been defined in Latvia’s airspace at present, and no U-space services are being provided. Similarly, the country is still discussing the service provision model with all involved parties.
Currently, it has an online map of its airspace where you can observe airspace restrictions, view drone flight rules in certain areas and check the regions where drone flight is not allowed.
