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Forensic reconstruction of drone crashes – comprehensively investigating the causes of a crash

Investigating a drone crash regularly requires the collation of several independent sources of data, ranging from flight logs and sensor data to physical signs of damage to the aircraft itself.

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Only by taking a holistic view of all these data sources is it possible to draw a reliable conclusion as to whether the cause was a technical fault, operator error, an external influence or a combination of several factors.

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 collate all available data sources relating to a drone crash and use them to produce a transparent, legally admissible reconstruction of the incident.

Typical areas of application

•A comprehensive investigation into the cause of the crash
•Integration of flight, sensor and diagnostic data
•Support with warranty and product liability issues
•An assessment of a fall from a height under insurance law
•Judicial and non-judicial expert reports
•Cooperation with aviation authorities in the event of drone incidents

This is how a crash reconstruction is carried out

Once all relevant components have been secured, flight logs, sensor data, diagnostic messages and, where available, physical signs of damage are systematically analysed and collated to form a consistent overall chronology. Any discrepancies between individual data sources are investigated in detail.

Why is crash reconstruction of forensic relevance?

Establishing the cause of the crash may have significant legal and financial implications, for example in relation to insurance payouts, warranty claims or potential third-party liability.

Analysing individual data sources in isolation can lead to hasty and erroneous conclusions; for this reason, a holistic approach that brings together multiple sources is always adopted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can every crash be conclusively investigated?+
No, where data is incomplete or the aircraft has suffered significant physical damage, there may be limitations, which will be communicated transparently.
How are conflicting data sources handled?+
They are deliberately compared and examined for possible explanations of the contradictions, rather than uncritically favouring one source over another.
Is the physical wreckage of the drone also included?+
Where available, yes, as physical signs of damage can provide important additional information.

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Do you require a professional forensic investigation into „forensic reconstruction of drone crashes"? LanCologne can assist you in securing digital evidence to a standard acceptable in court, as well as in the transparent analysis of relevant drone artefacts.

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