IT Forensics · Drones
Forensically reconstructing sensor faults and warning messages – Forensically analysing system-generated error messages
During operation, drones continuously monitor the functionality of their various sensors and, if any irregularities are detected, generate warning or error messages, some of which are documented.
A systematic analysis of these reports can help to distinguish technical causes of unusual flight behaviour from other possible explanations, such as operator error.
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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.
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We analyse the available sensor error and warning logs and place them in chronological order within the sequence of events to systematically investigate the technical causes.
Typical areas of application
This is how an analysis of sensor faults and warning messages is carried out
Once the data has been backed up, documented error and warning messages are extracted and organised chronologically. Particular attention is paid to messages issued immediately prior to the relevant event, which are correlated with additional sensor data.
Why is the analysis of sensor faults and warning messages relevant from a forensic perspective?
An error message logged immediately before a crash can provide strong evidence of a technical cause and thus have a significant impact on the assessment of an incident.
Recurring warning messages that appeared before the incident itself may also indicate a known technical problem that has not yet been resolved.
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Do you require a professional forensic investigation into „forensic reconstruction of sensor errors and warning messages"? LanCologne can assist you with the collection of digital evidence in a manner that stands up in court, as well as the transparent analysis of relevant drone artefacts.
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