Unmanned aircraft flight monitoring, protection of public places and critical infrastructure

Status: Noslēgušies projekti

As part of the project, unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) detection sensors were installed in the city with the aim of strengthening security in the administrative territory of Riga by introducing technological solutions for monitoring and controlling unmanned aerial vehicle flights.

The Significance of the Project for Riga

With the rapid growth in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, there is also an increased risk of unauthorized flights over public places and critical infrastructure facilities. Therefore, the implementation of this project is essential to ensure the safety of public places, protect critical infrastructure, improve the response capabilities of municipal emergency services, and reduce potential security threats in urban areas.

Target of the Project

Ensure the monitoring of unmanned aerial vehicle flights within the administrative territory of Riga, strengthening the protection of public places and critical infrastructure.

Benefits for Residents

✓ Improved security in public places;
✓ Reduced threat from unauthorized drone flights;
✓ Faster and more effective response from municipal police;
✓ Enhanced security measures during the implementation of city-wide projects.

Project Activities

✓ Purchase of five unmanned aerial vehicle detection sensors;
✓ Installation of sensors in strategically important locations;
✓ Airspace monitoring using the resources of the unified control center;
✓ Cooperation with the institutions and technical partners involved.

Project Implementation Area

Administrative territory of Riga City Municipality

Project Results

✓ Improved response capabilities of the Riga Municipal Police;
✓ Monitoring of critical locations with regard to unauthorized unmanned aerial vehicle flights;
✓ Reduced risk to residents and infrastructure;
✓ Technological basis established for further expansion of airspace monitoring.

Funding, Duration, and Partners

Funding source: Riga City Innovation Fund
Total budget: 9848 EUR

Implementation period: 08.04.2025.–31.12.2025.

Project partners: Riga Municipal Police, State Police College, State Security Agency, TeleTower Ltd., Riverside Services Ltd.

Contact Information
Staņislavs Šeiko
Chief Specialist in Strategic Planning Issues
Riga Municipal Police
E-mail: stanislavs.seiko@riga.lv