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Posts tagged “airspace”
2026-07-08
Drones in Latvia's protected nature areas — the extra rule layer
The airspace map does not show the whole nature-protection permission layer. A practical reading of the extra rules enforced by the Nature Conservation Agency: height floors in Gauja and Ķemeri, a seasonal window at Pape, and when you need a permit.
- latvia
- airspace
- rules
2026-07-07
Where can I fly a drone in Latvia — how to get a reliable answer every time
A practical hub that connects the official map, zone types, BGKIS, and the Open-category limits in one place — so you can answer “can I fly here?” fast and correctly.
- no-fly-zones
- latvia
- airspace
2026-07-07
Where can I fly a drone in Riga — controlled airspace and city rules
In Riga, "can I fly here?" is the hardest question — the airport's controlled airspace and crowds. How to check it and where to find a legal spot.
- no-fly-zones
- latvia
- airspace
2026-07-05
Drones over Latgale: how to tell a lawful flight from a violation, and where to report one
From 4 to 12 July, planned military drone flights are running over the Latgale border area, and the Air Force is asking people not to worry. But how does an ordinary resident tell whether a drone overhead is allowed — and what do you do if it looks wrong? A short, practical guide: what makes a flight lawful, which signs are worth watching, and which number to call.
- latvia
- latgale
- airspace
2026-06-25
An airliner, a drone, and 3,000 feet: why the altitude limit is the line that matters
A United Boeing 737 pilot near San Diego reported a possible drone strike at 3,000 feet — seven times higher than any recreational drone may fly. The incident is a reason to revisit why the 120 m height limit and airport zones are hard limits, not suggestions.
- drone-safety
- airspace
- altitude-limit
2026-06-25
Fifty drones seized at the World Cup: what large-scale counter-drone actually looks like
US authorities seized around 50 drones near World Cup venues and logged 145 incursions into restricted airspace. It's a rare look at a counter-drone system in action — and a direct lesson for pilots: almost all those flights weren't attacks, just pilots who flew into a temporary restriction.
- counter-drone
- drone-safety
- airspace
2026-06-20
BGKIS or airspace.lv — where to submit and where to check
Two tools, two jobs. airspace.lv/drones shows what applies; BGKIS is for submitting and coordinating. Why the BGKIS map is not the airspace map.
- bgkis
- uas
- geographical-zones
2026-06-08
Flying Near Latvia's 50 km Border Belt — How to Stay Legal in Daytime
Latvia enforced a night-time closure across a 50 km eastern border belt in September 2025. The restriction remains in force with changing hours and end-dates. Here is our practical reading of how to check the status, coordinate through BGKIS, and fly legally in daytime.
- airspace
- latvia
- regulations
2026-06-08
U-space: How the EU Plans to Open the Sky to Drones
U-space is the EU framework for managing many drones in low-altitude airspace — in force since 2023. We explain the four mandatory services, how a U-space airspace works, and how far the "sky full of drones" really is.
- regulation
- easa
- eu
2026-05-28
Rezekne, May 2026 — What Changed for Civilian Drone Pilots in Latgale
The Latgale operating picture shifted materially in May 2026. Errant military drones, temporary altitude caps, and mobile intercept teams on the ground — here is what changed and what it means for civilian pilots.
- operations
- safety
- latvia
2026-05-14
Drone restrictions in Latvia — the official map, UAS zones, and protected areas
A factual guide to checking the official Latvian source, understanding UAS geographical-zone types, and not missing local restrictions in protected areas.
- no-fly-zones
- latvia
- airspace