5G4LIVES – System Development for the Protection of Life and the Environment

Status: Ongoing projects

Riga, together with the municipality of Turin, is testing and implementing automated drone technology to improve public safety. The latest 5G technologies introduced in the project allow Riga municipal Police to conduct automated drone flights, thus improving public order and emergency response.

The Significance of the Project for Riga

Public safety and environmental protection are important aspects of urban development. Currently, Riga municipal Police already use drones, but their activities are limited – they require manual control and have short operating hours. The deployment of automated drones will allow patrolling larger areas, responding swiftly to violations and ensuring more effective monitoring.

Target of the Project

Implement and test automated drones to improve public and environmental safety, ensuring improved Riga municipal police response capacity and more efficient patrol.

Benefits for Residents

✔ Safer public bathing areas and bodies of water;
✔ Prompt response to accidents and irregularities;
✔ Less manual work for the police, increasing efficiency;
✔ Improved environmental monitoring and pollution control.

Project Activities

✔ Development of 5G infrastructure in project test areas;
✔ Testing and adaptation of automated drones for urban use;
✔ Training of Police officers to deal with new technologies;
✔ Data analysis and technology impact assessment.

Testbed Territory in Riga

Vecāķu and Ķīšezera beaches – places where automated drones will provide improved safety and patrol.

Project Results

✔ Four automated drones with thermal cameras and infrared cameras introduced and tested in;
✔ Improved public order monitoring and prompt response;
✔ Optimization of Police resources and more effective patrol;
✔ Improved urban environmental monitoring and pollution control.

Funding, Duration, and Partners

Funding source: European Union programme “Connecting Europe Facility Digital Programme”
Total project budget: EUR 3 826 000
Total budget for Riga: EUR 922 000
EU funding for Riga Municipality: EUR 691 500
Co-financing by Riga Municipality: EUR 230 500

Implementation Period: 01.01.2024 – 31.12.2026

Project Partners: Riga State City municipal Agency “Riga Digital Agency” (managing Partner) (LV), including Riga State City municipal City Development Department, Riga Municipal Police, City of Turin, the Polytechnic University of Turin, “Latvijas Mobilais telefons”, “Electronic communication office of Latvia”, “Windtre” (Italy), open innovation movement “Vefresh”

Contact Information

Inga Barisa
Riga State City municipal Agency “Riga Digital Agency”
Email: inga.barisa@riga.lv

Project Links

Development of 5G systems for the protection of life and public health in Riga – 5G4Lives | Riga State City municipality