Latvia trials automatic water quality sampling with DJI drones

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To improve the safety and efficiency in its water quality sampling process, the Latvian Environment, Geology, and Meteorology Сenter (LEGMC) is mulling over the use of drones. To this end, a trial flight has been conducted using the DJI M300 RTK drone and an automated water sampling system developed by SPH Engineering.

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LMT and airBaltic partner to develop BVLOS drone flights

Latvian mobile network LMT has partnered with airBaltic to further develop BVLOS drone operations in Latvia and test its network to make sure it’s suitable for long-distance BVLOS drone flights. The announcement comes a few months after drones began deliveries in the country.

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LMT works with Dimetor to integrate drones into VLL airspace

Latvian mobile network provider LMT has partnered with Dimetor to explore the integration of drones into very low level (LLV) airspace. The new partnership builds on an earlier one, which saw both companies validating BVLOS drone flights on a mobile network.

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Drone deliveries take off in Latvia for the first time

Drone deliveries have taken off in Latvia for the first time, delivering tablets to seniors to allow them to connect with loved ones. The drone delivery was a result of a partnership between LMT, SPH Engineering, and DPD Latvija.

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First cross-border 5G drone flight completed above Latvia

Latvian Mobile Telephone (LMT) has completed the first cross-border drone flight run completely on its 5G network. It sent the drone to neighboring Estonia. The drone flight spanned more than 8 km (5 miles) and used two SIM cards to stay connected.

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Runaway Latvian drone finally found in tree

For half a week in early May, the skies over Latvia were virtually shut down when an experimental drone went missing over the country. At last the drone has shown up, stuck in a tree.

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