Drone rules in Latvia
| Drones allowed? | Yes — under EU rules |
| License needed | EU Drone License (from 250 g) |
| Registo | Required — via the CAA e-services portal |
| Insurance | Mandatory (liability) |
| Night flying | Allowed — green flashing light required |
| Max altitude | 120 m |
| Authority | CAA Latvia |
What you need to fly in Latvia
Three things make your flight legal. Two are formalities — the license is the one that takes a few hours, and you can get it entirely online.
1. EU Drone License (A1-A3)
Required for every drone from 250 g. Online course + official exam, average ~4 hours. Valid in Latvia and all 30 European countries for 5 years.
2. Operator registration (the CAA e-services portal)
Usually the trickiest step for travelling pilots. Register once as an operator in your EASA country of residence and put the number on your drone — that registration is valid in Latvia too. Local pilots register via the CAA e-services portal.
3. Liability insurance
Latvia requires UAS operators and owners to insure their civil liability for drone operations (Cabinet Regulation 447/2021). Minimum coverage varies by class — e.g. €50,000 for A2/C2 drones.
The rules while flying
These EU-wide basics apply in Latvia — plus the local details on the right.
Specific to Latvia
- The official interactive zone map is airspace.lv/drones (Latvian air navigation services)
- Civil liability insurance is required for UAS operations (Cabinet Regulation 447/2021), with minimums per class
- Minimum operator age is 16 in Latvia
- Avoid overflying people, moving vehicles, animals and buildings where possible — over third-party property, take the shortest safe trajectory
- A fly-away must be reported immediately by phone to the air navigation service provider
You can still get licensed before your trip.
The average pilot finishes the course and exam in ~4 hours, fully online. Pass today and your official EU certificate lands in your inbox — valid in Latvia and 29 other countries for 5 years.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a license for a DJI Mini (under 250 g) in Latvia?
No license is needed under 250 g, but operator registration is required if the drone has a camera — and Latvia requires civil liability insurance for UAS operations. Check airspace.lv before you fly.
Is my EU Drone License from another country valid in Latvia?
Yes. The EU Drone License is valid in all EU countries plus Norway, Iceland and Switzerland — one license covers all 30 countries.
Do I need insurance to fly a drone in Latvia?
Yes — Latvia requires operators and owners to insure their civil liability for drone operations, with minimum amounts depending on the drone class.
Where do I check no-fly zones in Latvia?
Use the official airspace.lv drone map from the Latvian air navigation services — it shows all UAS geographical zones.
How fast can I get the EU Drone License?
The course and exam are fully online and take about 4 hours on average. Pass today and your certificate arrives in your inbox the same day.
One license. 30 countries.
Your EU Drone License is valid in every country below — check the local rules before you pack:
