Dronelab

Based in Latvia, Dronelab operates as a specialized technical service provider and equipment integrator focused on the underwater and maritime sectors. The company functions primarily as a center for marine robotics and commercial diving, bridging the gap between traditional manual subsea labor and modern autonomous technology. Its core identity is defined by the application of unmanned systems to complex aquatic environments, serving clients across the Baltic region, including port authorities, industrial infrastructure managers, and environmental agencies. The company’s operations are heavily concentrated on subsea inspection and hydrography. Dronelab utilizes a hybrid operational model that deploys professional human divers alongside Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs). This dual approach allows the firm to conduct detailed structural assessments of submerged assets, such as bridge pilings, hydroelectric power plant components, and quay walls, while minimizing risk to human personnel in hazardous conditions. In the realm of hydrography, the company performs bathymetric mapping and seabed analysis, generating data critical for navigation safety and construction planning. Within the maritime and offshore context, Dronelab plays a supportive role in port development and maintenance. The company has contributed to major infrastructure projects in Latvian harbors, including surveys required for port expansion and the strengthening of riverbanks and piers. Their technical capabilities extend to the inspection of ship hulls and underwater technical works, where they identify corrosion, damage, or biofouling on vessels and stationary marine structures. Beyond industrial applications, the company engages in environmental monitoring, assisting in the removal of ghost nets and the assessment of aquatic ecosystems in the Baltic Sea and inland waterways like the Daugava River. Dronelab also engages in the development and customization of marine robotics. The firm engineers and integrates autonomous surface platforms designed for water quality monitoring and remote sensing. By equipping these vessels with sonars and navigation systems, they enable precise data collection for scientific and industrial users. Additionally, the company acts as a regional node for marine technology, supplying and servicing underwater robotic equipment, thereby facilitating the broader adoption of unmanned systems within the local maritime industry. through these varied activities, Dronelab supports the operational continuity and safety of maritime infrastructure throughout its operational territory.