IT Forensics · Drones
Reconstructing the timeline of a drone incident – Consolidating all data sources into a timeline
A drone incident can rarely be fully investigated on the basis of a single data source, which is why flight logs, sensor data, companion app data, media metadata and other sources are regularly combined to form a single timeline.
A timeline of this kind makes it considerably easier to identify connections and contradictions between individual events and often forms the basis for the final expert assessment.
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Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and assist companies, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts in the technical investigation of complex digital matters.
The examination is, as a matter of principle, carried out exclusively on a forensic copy, a forensic image or a data source captured in a technically equivalent manner that preserves the integrity of the evidence. The original evidence remains unchanged and is stored in a manner that preserves its integrity.
Our services
We compile all available time-related data sources relating to a drone incident into a standardised, chronologically organised timeline and subject them to critical validation.
Typical areas of application
This is how a chronological reconstruction works
Once all relevant data sources have been backed up, their respective timestamps are normalised and consolidated into a single, standardised overview. Any unusual or contradictory timestamps are examined in detail and, where possible, checked for plausibility.
Why is chronological reconstruction relevant in forensic science?
A consistent overall timeline is often a prerequisite for a robust forensic conclusion, as individual data sources, when considered in isolation, often provide only a partial picture of what happened.
Furthermore, discrepancies between different time sources can themselves provide important forensic insights, such as indications of an unsynchronised system clock or deliberate tampering.
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LanCologne – IT Forensics Drones Cologne
Do you require a professional forensic investigation into the „chronological reconstruction of a drone incident"? LanCologne can assist you in securing digital evidence in a manner that stands up in court, as well as in the transparent analysis of relevant drone artefacts.
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