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2026-07-10
Drones under 250 g — the rules that still apply
Under 250 g does not mean "no rules". The exam really isn't needed for A1 flights, but operator registration with a camera, the 120 m ceiling, VLOS and geographical zones remain. A precise list of what applies and what doesn't.
- sub-250g
- open-category
- registration
2026-07-10
ND filters for drones: when you need them and how to pick a strength
Most consumer drones have a fixed aperture, so on a sunny day the video shutter gets driven too high and motion turns jittery. An ND filter gives back the missing exposure lever. How the ND8/16/32/64 ladder works, when to skip the filter, and why you only swap it on the ground.
- photo-video
- equipment
- beginner
2026-07-09
Do I need a licence for a DJI Lito X1 in Latvia? Same drone, two different legal classes
The DJI Lito X1 ships in two legal classes depending on the battery and accessories in the box — C0 (no exam) in the base and Fly More Combo, C1 (exam mandatory) in the Fly More Combo Plus. Here's how to tell which one you're buying.
- licence
- latvia
- sub-250g
2026-07-08
Do I need a licence for a DJI Mini in Latvia? No exam under 250 g — but yes to registration
A DJI Mini weighs under 250 g, so you don't need the pilot exam to fly it in A1. But its camera means operator registration is mandatory. Here's exactly what to do.
- licence
- latvia
- sub-250g