IT Forensics · Drones
Analysing GPS telemetry data from drones – forensically reconstructing position data
GPS telemetry data records a drone’s geographical position during flight, thereby making it possible, in principle, to reconstruct the actual flight path.
The accuracy and completeness of this data depend on the hardware used and the prevailing reception conditions during the flight, factors which are always taken into account during the forensic assessment.
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 extract available GPS telemetry data from secured drone storage media and use it to reconstruct the actual flight path, insofar as the available data permits.
Typical areas of application
How a GPS telemetry analysis works
Once the data has been backed up, any existing GPS position data is extracted and compiled chronologically to form a flight route. Any notable gaps or inaccuracies are documented and, where possible, cross-checked against other data sources such as flight logs.
Why is GPS telemetry analysis relevant in a forensic context?
Proving that a drone was in a specific location at a specific time can be crucial, for example when determining whether it flew over a protected area or a person.
As GPS data may be inaccurate or incomplete under certain conditions, the reliability of the data in question is always critically assessed and communicated transparently.
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Do you require a professional forensic investigation into the „analysis of GPS telemetry data from drones"? 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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