On February 26, 2026, as part of the DaoL project, the Institute of Electronics and Computer Science hosted the “Drone Technology Day for Businesses” organized by the Latvian Security and Defense Industry Federation. During the event, Latvian entrepreneurs had the opportunity to learn about the latest trends in drone technology, including:
- drone development and manufacturing,
- legal regulations on radio frequency use,
- drone testing opportunities,
- available financial support instruments and incentives.
The event was opened by EDI Director Dr. Modris Greitāns, who addressed representatives of the drone technology industry and emphasized the importance of innovation in national security and industrial development. The National Armed Forces and representatives of the Drone Coalition also participated in the “Drone Technology Day for Businesses,” promoting dialogue between industry, the research sector, and national defense structures.
Dr. sc. comp. Juris Siņica-Siņauskis gave a presentation on UAVs and hyperspectral sensors, explaining how to process data contained in images obtained by satellite and drone cameras. Information was provided on modern remote sensing technologies and their classification according to radiation source. The presentation clearly showed what the human eye can distinguish and what additional possibilities are opened up by the use of a broader electromagnetic (EM) spectrum, namely, by using multispectral or hyperspectral sensors and various image analysis methods.
Ainārs Zandersons from the company Electronic Communications Office of Latvia gave a presentation on radio frequency legislation in the Republic of Latvia and possible frequency spectrum violations. He gave a lot of info on what you can and can’t do when you start flying drones, and explained how to get a radio frequency license.
The Dati group of companies was represented by Egdars Kuļiņičs, who focused his presentation on military topics and practical solutions to problems in drone manufacturing. Information was provided on air, sea and land drones, as well as unmanned mobile smart systems, while also looking at the possibilities for using drones for both economic and military purposes.
The Latvian Electronics Testing Center was represented by Dr. Gundars Ašmanis, who focused his presentation on the problems faced by both drone buyers and manufacturers. As the participants later acknowledged, the information provided by LEITC on the number of standards applicable to large commercial drones, as well as on testing options for equipment, not just drones, was particularly valuable and interesting.
At the end of the event, representatives of the Latvian Digital Accelerator explained the various funding opportunities available for the development of new digital products and provided information about the support instruments available for the development of the drone industry.
At the end of the drone days, participants had the opportunity to meet individually with representatives of Dati group, Electronic Communications Office of Latvia, the Latvian Electronics Equipment Testing Center, and EDI at thematic stands to receive expert advice on site and discuss possible future cooperation.
Co-financed by the European Union project “Digital Accelerator of Latvia” (DAoL), ID No. 101083718 and the European Union Recovery and Resilience Facility, ID No. 2.2.1.1.i.0/1/23/I/CFLA/002.
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