Drone's Eye Views of Latvia

Experience the sights and sounds of Latvia from above in this compilation video, which was created using highlight footage from the "Drone's Eye Views of Latvia" collection.  You'll be treated to bird's eye views of the city of Riga, the bogs and swamps of the Latgale Region, the medieval Cesis Castle, and more. 

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For a first upload to the AirVuz community, contributor Ivars Utinans brings us this marvelous aerial tour of the Baltic Sea republic of Latvia. The video features footage of the following locations in this fascinating Eastern European country: the capital city of Riga, the largest city of the three Baltic republics; Sigulda, a town in the country's Videme region; Daugavpils, the country's second-largest city; Liepāja, the largest city of the Kurzeme Region; and more. This video was a Drone Video of the Week finalist in December, 2019.

Multiple Drone Video of the Week Winner Eaglewood Pictures brings us this fantastic four-season view of the countryside of Latvia, the small Baltic Region republic.  Home to some of Europe's most beautiful plains, wetlands, and forests, Latvia experiences profound changes as the seasons turn.  Shot over a period of three years, the video features some marvelous editing, allowing us to see in real-time the transformative effect of seasonal change by viewing the same spots during different times of the year.  

Compiling his best shots of his home country, AirVuz contributor and pilot Nils Sokolovs brings us this amazing aerial footage of Latvia. He’ll open with a stunning shot of the forest, covered in ice from a recent storm, before moving on to several time-lapse pieces taken early in the day, when the fog still lingers over the fields and waterways. Then, there are crisp, slow flights through the dense, sprawling forests that the Baltic republic on the East European plain is so well known for.

Check out this beautiful aerial video of the Latvian countryside in Autumn, compliments of contributor and drone pilot Nils Sokolovs.  The Baltic republic, whose interior landscape consists mostly of forested and swampy lowlands, is known for its famous mists.  In the Fall months, the already-stunning landscape becomes a sea of colors, making for some of the best Autumn scenes in Europe.  The video does a marvelous job of capturing the astounding beauty of this ancient Eastern European land.  

Contributor Reinis Vilnis, who was profiled in a segment of Drone Dish, is one of the top professional aerial videographers in Latvia.  In this compelling reel, he demonstrates both his considerable aerial video capture and editing skills as well as the beauty which abounds in this Baltic republic.  The video features some incredible footage of the capital city Riga as well as the forests and wetlands of the countryside, as well as some great action shots involving a mix of drone and ground camera footage.  

Spring is in the air in Latvia! Located along the Baltic Sea between Lithuania and Estonia, the country's beautiful landscape includes large beaches, dense forests, and famously mist-covered lowlands. Drone pilot and cinematographer Jurgis Kreilis / FilmDay shows us views of both as the country starts thawing for spring. Featuring top-down shots of chunks of ice as they break apart in the rivers and wide shots of the lakes opening up for spring, this drone video will get you in the mood for warmer weather!

Top contributor Eaglewood Films put together this beautiful video of the Latvian countryside in September, just before the onset of Fall.  Shot with a DJI Mavic Pro 2 drone, the video will take you over the famed wetlands and forests of this Baltic republic.  As you see the gorgeous views of these gorgeous stretches of nature covered in a soft mist, you will be reminded that countries don't need massive mountains to be visually appealing; the flat Latvian landscapes offer a distinctive form of natural beauty.  

Take in these beautiful drone views of Latvia by AirVuz contributor and pilot Nils Sokolovs, who compiled some of his best 2020 footage from this small East European country.  Shot over the course of a year, the video shows the dramatic seasonal cycles of Latvia, one of the three Baltic republics that had been part of the Soviet Union prior to its dissolution in the early 1990's.  You'll see the country's fabled forests, mist-covered plains, swamplands, and beautiful seashore along the Baltic Sea.  

The republic of Latvia has a proud history dating to medieval times.  An independent country since the dissolution of the USSR in 1991, its capital city Riga is a well preserved port on the Baltic Sea.  Riga was a member of the Hanseatic League of Baltic port cities which dominated the trade of northern Europe during the Middle Ages, and the old city is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.  Drone pilot Chris Berg used his DJI Mavic Pro to create this stunning aerial tour of the country, most of which is shot in and around Riga.

The Baltic republic of Latvia has some of the most pronounced seasonal changes of any country, and each season produces its own unique sort of beauty.  In this drone video by Jurgis Kreilis / FilmDay, you'll get a bird's eye view of the Latvian landscapes as the country emerges from its long winter into a glorious spring.  At this time of year, its legendary forests begin to green up, and the morning mists which routinely blanket its vast low-lying flatlands, which are slowly being re-forested.  

With some of the most pristine areas of forest in Europe, it's not surprising that the Baltic country of Latvia presents some incredible visuals in the Fall season.  In this video by top contributor Jurgis Kreilis, you will see some of this landscape from a bird's eye point of view.  One of the first videos uploaded to AirVuz that was shot with the new DJI Mavic Pro 2 drone, you will fly over some of the country's fabled wooded and wetland areas during what is generally considered the country's best season.  

Get an aerial tour of the Baltic nation of Latvia in this excellent drone video by first-time AirVuz contributor and pilot ivomarks.  Using a DJI Mavic Air 2 drone, he will take you over the coastline of this beautiful Eastern European land, much of which is covered by lakes and wetlands.  Some of the locations featured in the video include the town of Sigulda in the Vidzeme Region, the Gauja River, the capital city of Riga, Lake Dzilezers, Lake Kālezers, Lake Ungurs, the town of Līgatne on the Gauja River, and more.  

AirVuz contributor and pilot ivomarks used a DJI Mavic Air 2 drone to create this magnificent aerial tour of the Baltic republic of Latvia in the glorious Fall months.  The video features footage of the following locations: Engure Lake Nature Park in the Courland region of western Latvia, whose namesake is Latvia's third-largest lake; the area around Sigulda in the eastern Courland region; the Ropaži, near Riga; the Purezera Bog Trail in the Vidzeme region; and Lake Burtnieks, in the northeastern part of the country.    

Top contributor Eaglewood created this stunningly beautiful video of the most iconic landscapes of the Eastern European country of Latvia: its wetlands.  Like the other two former Soviet Republics on the Baltic Sea (Lithuania and Estonia) much of the interior of the country is covered in marshes and swamps, a function of their position on the northern edge of the great East European Plain.    These provide not only some of Europe's most important bird sanctuaries but also scenes of intense natural beauty.  

The town of Ikskile lies in the center of the Baltic republic of Latvia on the Daugava River, one of the country's principal waterways.  The most important historical and cultural landmark in the town is the Church of St. Meinhard, which was constructed in the 12th century.  In this video, contributor Jurgis Kreilis give us an aerial tour of the structure, which now sits on an island which was created by the reservoir of a hydroelectric plant constructed several decades ago during the Soviet era.  

Latvia's Abava River flows through the Kurzeme region in the western part of the country.  In this video, contributor Eaglewood Films gives us an aerial view of the Abava River Valley, which forms part of the route of the historical road from Riga to the historical region of Prussia (once part of Germany, now largely part of Poland).  Prepare to be amazed by the bird's eye view of this area which helped to cement historical ties between Latvia and Northern Germany, ties which helped propel Latvia's economic boom in the post Soviet era.

Latgale is one of Latvia's four officially recognized regions, along with Kurzeme, Vidzeme, and Zemgale.  It is unique amongst the four in having no Baltic Sea coastline.  Rather, it is a land of inland forests, lakes, and wetlands, similar in some respects to the inland parts of Finland.  Top contributor Eaglewood Films used a drone to provide a compelling aerial introduction to this region, which is comparatively more Russian-influenced than other parts of Latvia which have close historical ties to Poland and Germany.

Take in these marvelous 4k drone views of the countryside of Latvia during the magical summer months, compliments of AirVuz contributor Nils Sokolovs.  The video beautifully captures the essence of the largely flat and forested Latvian interior.  The low-lying fog is a common phenomenon here, particularly in the warmer months when the moist air collects and has nowhere to disperse.  Situated on the Great Eastern European Plain, Latvia is home to some of the most beautiful scenery of this type to be found anywhere on the continent.  

With some of the world's most pristine wetlands, Latvia becomes a veritable sea of birds during certain months.  The Baltic republic becomes a key stopover point when they fly from north to south in the spring, and again when the pattern reverses itself in the fall.  It's an awesome sight, complementing the stunning natural beauty of this small nation.  Using a DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, contributor Eaglewood Films created an amazing video of the seemingly endless stream of migratory birds.

AirVuz contributor and pilot Nils Sokolovs brings us this beautiful drone video from the countryside of Latvia, a small republic on the Baltic Sea.  Most of the country's interior is covered by the Great East European Plain.  Heavily forested and just above sea level, the nearly dead-flat countryside is often covered in a thin mist during the warmer months.   As you'll see from the video (which was shot in July), the combination of the flat landscape and the low-lying cloud-cover make for scenes of surreal beauty.  

The Dviete River is a tributary of the Daugava River in southeastern Latvia.  Occasionally, in years of heavy rainfall, the larger river (which is the most important waterway in this Eastern European country) backs up from the spring runoff.  When this happens, it turns the Dviete floodplains into a paradise for kayakers (as well as for birds of various species).  Contributor Eaglewood Films used a DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone to capture this kayaking scene in one of the oldest parts of this Baltic Sea republic.  

Top content creator and drone pilot Jurgis Kreilis, who was profiled in a segment of the Drone Dish, brings us this masterpiece of a video shot in his native Latvia in the depths of winter.  In his words, "to appreciate the beauty of the winter you don't necessarily need colorful sunrise, sunset or bright sunlight through the day. Winter can be insistent, surly and moody."  So true.  Prepare to be amazed by the winter aerial views of this magnificent Baltic land with its fog-covered lowlands and forests.

Latvia's Raznas National Park lies in the Latgale province, one of the four legally recognized regions of the Baltic republic.  In this video, contributor Jurgis Kreilis treats us to a bird's eye view of this national treasure in the southeastern corner of this former Soviet republic.  The park was created by the country's central government in 2007 as a means to preserve the natural beauty and wildlife of the area including the flora and fauna of Lake Razna, the second largest lake in the country.  

When the Soviet Union dissolved in the early 1990's, its Baltic states were among the earliest beneficiaries.  All three had enjoyed a period of independence between the World Wars, and had longstanding cultural and economic ties to Germany and other countries on the Baltic Sea.  Latvia's capital city Riga perhaps best exemplifies this  economic progress.  Here is a beautiful aerial tour of this dynamic and well-preserved city, compliments of content creator Audrey Semjonov and his DJI Mavic Pro drone.

Contributor Reinis Vilnis brings us this amazing video of an unusual phenomenon - mountains of ice which pile up in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Latvia.  Using a drone combined with ground camera footage, he flies over and around these large, temporary hills that form in the Gulf of Riga.  In these semi-protected waters, the Baltic Sea will freeze in the depths of winter.  The shifting of ice near the shoreline causes massive breakups in which big chunks of broken form these amazing mini-mountains.

With its capital located at 57 degrees north latitude, the Baltic country Latvia basically freezes in the winter.  In particular, the country's inland rivers and lakes become covered with extremely thick layers of ice.  When spring comes, the waterways become giant traffic jams of floating chunks of ice, which can be sources of dangerous floods.  In this drone video by top contributor Jurgis Kreilis, you'll get a bird's eye view of this phenomenon on two river towns - Pļaviņas and Ogre.

The surreal beauty of the interior of the Baltic republic of Latvia is revealed in this highly cinematic drone video by contributor Nils Sokolovs.  Away from its Baltic Sea Coastline, interior Latvia lies in the heart of the great East European Plain, which stretches from eastern Poland all the way to Russia's Ural Mountains.    Given the country's wet weather and extensive marshlands, the countryside here is known for the thick fog which develops and covers the flat, serene landscapes.  

Take in the beauty of the Latvian countryside in this beautiful drone video by top contributor Jurgis Kreilis / FilmDay.  It was filmed on a misty morning near the town of Ikšķile, which lies near the middle of this Baltic republic.  It lies along the Daugava River, the country's most important waterway, which flows in a northwesterly direction to its mouth on the Baltic Sea in the city of Riga.  The video brings out the beauty of these lowlands as the country enters the glorious summer months.  

Latvia sits at a very northerly latitude, which makes for some very long winters.  At the same time, the long winter months in this Baltic republic make for some incredible scenery.  The Baltic Sea freezes, but only partially so, and the freezing temperatures yield giant chunks of ice which float about and collide with each other and the shore.  In this drone video by top contributor Jurgis Kreilis / Film Day, you'll get a nice aerial tour of this frozen winter wonderland including both its coastal and inland areas.  

In this drone video, top AirVuz contributor and pilot Eaglewood Pictures shows us the beauty of winter in the Baltic republic of Latvia.  The video opens with a stunning descent through the clouds onto an (unfrozen) stream flowing through a snow-covered forest, a landscape which is typical in the southern part of the country.  Shot in brilliant 4k resolution, the video will take you over seemingly endless woods, with overhead shots alternating of sequences flying through the trees just a few meters/feet above the ground.  

Eaglewood Films put together this amazing drone video of the Latvian beach town of Jūrmala.  Situated about a half-hour drive west of the capital city Riga, it's essentially a narrow strip of land between the Lielupe River and the Gulf of Riga, a southern extension of the Baltic.  During the 40+ years when the country was part of the Soviet Union, Jūrmala was a favored getaway for Nikita Kruschev and Leonid Brezhnev, who ruled the USSR for most of this period, as well as for legions of other high CP officials.  

Check out these stunning aerial views of the Latvian countryside, compliments of AirVuz contributor Jurgis Kreilis / FilmDay.  The video was shot in the area around Salaspils, just north of the Daugva River and a few minutes drive southeast of Riga.  The video includes shots of the Salaspils Peat Bog, the Daugva Museum on the Daugva River island (technically, peninsula) of Doles Sala, the Ako Monument, the sauna of Kolotilovka, the National Botanical Garden, the Salaspis Memorial Ensemble (built on a former Nazi labor camp), and more.  

Jurgis Kreilis / FilmDay continues his aerial series on the seasons of Latvia with this beautiful summer piece shot over some of the country's agricultural areas.  One of the distinctive features of the landscape in here is the interspersal of forested areas amongst the farms.  During the Soviet period, about a third of the country's cultivated land was abandoned and reverted to forest.  The resulting landscape is particularly striking in the summer months, when the colors of the fields contrast with the still-green trees.  

The Baltic republic of Latvia has some of Europe's most beautiful lake landscapes.  Small in land area (around 64k square km or about 25k square mi.), it's home to thousands of lakes and ponds, in addition to an astounding 12k+ rivers and streams.  Set on the great East European Plain, these lake areas take on a stunning appearance in the morning hours of the warmer months, when much of the low-lying lands become covered in mist.  To see what we mean, check out this stunning drone video by Nils Sokolovs.  

Eaglewood Films created this drone video of Miķeļbāka, the tallest lighthouse in Latvia.  It lies on the south side of the main passageway that connects the Baltic Sea to the Gulf of Riga.  The original lighthouse here was built in 1884, but was damaged during World War I and later dismantled.  The second lighthouse was blown up by Soviet forces during the early months of the German invasion of the USSR in World War II.  The current structure, which stands 56 meters or about 180 ft., was built in 1957. 

Latvia's vast wetlands and swamps present some of the most unusual and beautiful scenery in Eastern Europe.  On warmer mornings, these low-lying areas become covered in fog, which shimmer.  Drone pilots like RJurevics have discovered that these scenes make for fantastic aerial video; indeed, it might be said that the only way to truly take in these scenes of nature is from an aerial view.  See for yourself in this magnificent video filmed over one of these expanses on a brilliant morning.  

Latvia is one of the world's flattest countries; the maximum elevation in this Baltic republic is only a bit over 300 meters (just over 1k ft.) and the vast majority of the land's territory is just a few meters/km above sea level.  Despite its flatness, its rural areas present some of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe: forests, lakes, ponds, and marshes abound here, generally in a pristine state.  Witness this beautiful drone video of the Latvia countryside and coastal areas by top contributor Jurgis Kreilis / Filmday.  

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the day and enjoy this stunning video of a semi-frozen lake in the Baltic republic of Latvia, courtesy of AirVuz contributor and pilot Ivars Utināns. He’s taken his DJI Mavic Mini out into the woods to capture the beauty of the steam floating up from the few parts of the lake that have not frozen over. The shots of the white birch trees set amongst the evergreens give fabulous contrast, while our pilot’s red jacket truly pops against the wintertime landscape. 

AirVuz contributor and pilot Jumis Visuals brings us this excellent drone video of the Cesvaine Palace in Latvia, an important historic landmark in this small Baltic republic.  It's located in its namesake town in the Vidzeme region, which covers the northeastern part of the country.  The palace was built at the end of the 19th century, on the site of an older castle (which remains standing).  Cesvaine Palace was built for a German nobleman, part of a long legacy of German influence in the Baltic region.  

Check out this excellent drone view of the historic town of Krāslava, Latvia, compliments of AirVuz contributor and pilo Jumis Visuals.  The town lies on the Daugava River in the southeastern corner of the country, in the region of Latgale.  Krāslava lies just a bit upstream and to the east of Daugavpils, Latvia's second-largest city after Riga.  The video feature's shots of the town's blue-roofed Krāslava New Palace, an 18th century manor, the Krāslava Catholic Church, the town's sole Daugva River bridge, and more. 

AirVuz contributor and pilot Jumis Visuals brings us this excellent drone video from the town of Tukums, Latvia.  The town is located in the Courland region, the westernmost region in this small Baltic country, near the border with the neighboring  Vidzeme and  Zemgale regions.  With roots in the 13th century and possibly earlier, Tukums rose to importance by virtue of its position astride important trade routes connecting the Daugva River to the east and Prussia to the west.  Today, Tukums has a population of around 17k residents.    

Kuldīga is an important historical town in the Baltic republic  of Latvia.  It's situated in Courland, the westernmost of the country's four major regions.   Dating to the 13th century, Kuldīga became part of the Hanseatic League, a group of commercial cities in the Baltic region which controlled much of the commerce of northern Europe during the Middle Ages.   In this drone video by Baltic Drone Videos, you'll get a bird's eye view of the town, including its waterfront on the Alekšupīte River and its St. Catherine's Church.

AirVuz contributor llmars brings us this video of a famous 19th century palace in the Baltic republic of Latvia.  It's called Stāmeriena Palace, and it's located in the municipality of Gulbene in north-central part of the country.  Built in the 1830's and 1840's, it's considered one of the finest examples of Renaissance Revival architecture in the Baltic region.  The palace came under state (USSR) control after World War II, reverting to private ownership in the 1990's after Latvia regained its independence.  

Ķemeri National Park is one of the natural treasures of the Baltic republic of Latvia.  Seen here in this drone video by AirVuz contributor Jumis Visuals, it's located just west of the city of Jūrmala, just south of the Bay of Riga and not far from the geographic center of Latvia.  It's most well-known feature is the Great Ķemeri Bog, which (as the name implies) is a giant wetland area.  Established in 1997, it covers almost 150 square mi. (about 380 square km), making it the country's third-largest national park.  

Using their signature mirror effect, top AirVuz contributor and pilot Eaglewood Films brings us another stunning video of Latvia. This small country, located on the Baltic Sea, is home to some of the densest forested areas of Europe.  Our talented content creator brings these iconic-looking forest scenes to life with this remarkable production.  Using both the DJI Mavic Pro 2 and the Phantom 4 Pro drone models for filming, this video lets you see the colors of Latvia in the fall from an enirely new perspective.   

AirVuz contributor and pilot Nils Sokolovs brings us this excellent drone video of Latvia's Lake Burtnieks.  It's the fourth-largest lake in this Baltic republic, a country famous for its lakes and wetlands.  Burtnieks is situated in the northern part of the country, not far from the Estonian border.   Stretching 13 km (around eight mi.) in length, the lake has an average depth of only about three meters or around ten ft..  Home to 17 different species of fish, the lake is part of the North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve.

Contributor Baltic Drone Videos brings us this excellent drone video of an important castle ruin site in the Baltic republic of Latvia.  It's called Koknese Castle, and it lies on a small peninsula of its namesake town on the Dauvga River near the center of the country.  Constructed in the 13th century, the castle played an important role in the centuries-long struggles between the Teutonic Knights, Swedish, Polish, and Russian forces over control of the region.  Nearly destroyed in 1701 during the Great Northern, it was never rebuilt.  

Take in these excellent drone views of Latvia's Cēsis Castle, compliments of AirVuz contributor and pilot llmars.  It's located in its namesake town in the hilly region known as the Vidzeme Upland in the north-central part of this Baltic country.  Over 800 years old, the castle enjoyed high prominence during the period of time in the Middle Ages when it was under the control of the Teutonic Order, whose Teutonic Knights helped to extend Christianity in the Baltic region around the time of the Crusades.  

The Tierlis Swamp is one of the largest in the Baltic republic of Latvia.  Seen here at sunrise in this drone video by +FRAME, the Tirelis lies just south of the resort town of Jūrmala and about an hour's drive southwest of the capital city of Riga.  Now a picture of serenity, these swamplands were the site of a notable battle in World War I, when a Russian offensive operation against Germany was stopped "cold" over Christmas of 1916; the defeat was a proximate cause of the revolution which erupted in St. Petersburg two months later. 

Check out this stunning drone video of countryside of Latvia in the Fall season, compliments of AirVuz contributor Nils Sokolov.  A Baltic Sea republic sitting on the East European plain, Latvia's extensive forests offer some of the most spectacular Autumn scenery to be found anywhere in Europe.  The visual effects are further compounded by the light mists which frequently cover the low-lying areas, particularly in the morning.  Ride along for some epic views of Latvia's beautiful landscapes just before the onset of winter.      

Take in these marvelous 4k drone views of the countryside of Latvia, compliments of AirVuz contributor Nils Sokolovs.  Filmed on a foggy August morning, the video beautifully captures the essence of the largely flat and forested Latvian interior.  The low-lying fog is a common phenomenon here, particularly in the warmer months when the moist air collects and has nowhere to disperse.  Situated on the Great Eastern European Plain, Latvia is home to some of the most beautiful scenery of this type to be found anywhere on the continent.  

AirVuz contributor Jumis Visuals brings us this excellent drone video of a river town in the Baltic republic of Latvia called Gaujiena.  The town lies along the River Gauja, the only major river of Latvia which begins and ends in the country.  The town is part of the municipality of Smiltene in the Vidzeme region, which covers the northeastern corner of the country.  The video features extensive footage of the town's two main landmarks: the 19th century Gaujiena Palace, and the ruins of the 13th century Gaujiena Castle.  

Enjoy these views of the Latvian countryside during the Fall, compliments of AirVuz contributor and drone pilot Nils Sokolovs.  The lowland forests, bogs and swamps of this Baltic republic provide some of the most beautiful Autumn scenery to be found in Europe.  At around the :42 mark, there's a lovely shot of a white and red church on the shore of one of the country's many rivers.  Other shots will take you over some of the Latvian lakes and other features of its pastoral countryside.  

Contributor and drone pilot Janis Katevics created this amazing drone video of an important castle in Latvia at the height of the Fall colors.  It's called Bauska Castle, and it's located in the Zemgale region of the country near the Lithiuanian border.  The recently-restored castle, which sits at the strategic confluence of two rivers, was built over the 15th-16th centuries.  The castle was used as a filming location for the hit BBC mini-series War & Peace; it "played the role" of the Rostov estate in Russia.  

In this drone video, contributor Nils Sokolovs does a beautiful job of capturing the beauty of the landscapes of Latvia.  One of the world's flattest countries, its forests, lakes, and wetlands feature a type of surreal and calming beauty which is almost unique in Europe.  The video opens with some beautiful cinematic footage, and then shifts to a gorgeous lake, whose glass-smooth waters beautifully reflect the sun.  You'll also get a glimpse of some of the country's fabled marshlands.  

AirVuz contributor llmars brings us this excellent drone video of a famous baronial mansion in the Baltic republic of Latvia.   It's called Cesvaine Palace, and it's situated in its namesake town in the Vidzeme region, which covers the northeastern part of the country.  Built at the end of the 19th century for a German nobleman, on the site of an older castle (which remains standing), Cesvaine Palace is considered an excellent example of the Tudor Neo Renaissance style which was then emerging in Germany.  

Here's a great aerial video of a cruise ship on the Baltic Sea heading into the port of Riga, Latvia.  Operated by a German cruise ship line, the Aida has a displacement of about 38k tons and a length of just over 190 meters (around 630 ft.) and carries almost 1,200 passengers.  The port into which it's heading is called the Free Port of Riga, which is the Latvian capital city.  The port serves both cruise ships and cargo ships, and is one of the more important Baltic ports for both types of watercraft.  

In this episode of Drone Dish history, host Tyler Mason talks with Jurgis Kreilis of Film Day (AV profile: Jurgis Kreilis / FilmDay).  Jurgis hails from the Baltic republic of Latvia just outside of Riga, and most of his videos have been shot there.  Many of his videos can be found in the AirVuz Latvia country collection as well as the Riga city collection.  In this episode, he talks about flying drones in Latvia, as well as his specialty in showcasing beautiful landscapes alongside carefully selective music. 

Hear from Eaglewood Films' Arvids Baranovs on what he loves most about flying and filming in this episode of The Drone Dish. Chatting with Drone Dish host Tyler Mason, Arvids talks about the rules and regulations when it comes to flying in Latvia, as well as what he likes most about flying his DJI products, comparing the Mavic Air and the Mavic 2. Arvids use the mirror effect often in his work, he'll talk about why and how he's been able to integrate using the drone as a lightsource in his photography.