IT Forensics · Drones
Forensic analysis of the drone’s network connections – Forensic evaluation of radio and data connections
Drones communicate with their remote control via various radio and data connections, and in some cases with other networks, for example to transmit live footage or for cloud synchronisation.
A forensic analysis of these connections can reveal which other devices or services a drone actually communicated with during its flight.
Why LanCologne?
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 analyse available network connection data from a drone and use this to reconstruct which devices and services were used for communication during the relevant period.
Typical areas of application
This is how a network connection analysis works
Once the data has been backed up, the available connection protocols of the drone and any connected devices are analysed. Any unusual or unexpected connections are examined separately and correlated with further investigative steps.
Why is network connection analysis relevant in a forensic context?
An unexpected connection to an unknown device may indicate unauthorised remote access or tampering with the drone’s controls.
Signal disturbances or interruptions may also be of forensic relevance, for example in connection with a suspected deliberate jamming operation.
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