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Forensic analysis of user account and login details in drone apps – Forensic investigation of account-related usage

Many manufacturers require users to have a registered user account in order to use a drone companion app; this allows individual usage activities to be linked to a specific person or, at the very least, to a specific account.

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Login and account details may be stored both locally on the device and, where available and subject to the appropriate authorisation, by the manufacturer.

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.

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We analyse user account and login details stored locally in drone apps and, where possible, link the use of a drone to a specific account.

Typical areas of application

Assigning a drone usage to a specific user account
Verification of multiple devices linked to an account
Investigation into a possible case of account misuse
Supplementing investigations where the perpetrator is unknown
Judicial and non-judicial expert reports
Cooperation with law enforcement agencies on drone-related offences

This is how an analysis of user account and login details is carried out

Once the app data has been backed up, locally stored account and login details are extracted. These are cross-referenced with other data sources, such as flight history and device pairings, to build a consistent picture of usage.

Why is the analysis of user account and login details relevant in a forensic context?

Linking the use of a drone to a specific account can be a crucial element in attributing an action to a particular person.

The possibility of unauthorised access to the account by third parties must also always be considered as an alternative explanation and, where possible, investigated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are account and login details always stored locally?+
This is not necessarily a complete list; some of the data may be held exclusively by the manufacturer.
Can an account be used by more than one person?+
Technically, this is possible, which is why account allocation alone does not necessarily provide conclusive proof of a specific person’s identity.
Are password hashes or login tokens also analysed?+
Provided they are relevant to the forensic investigation and accessible, such technical artefacts are also included in the investigation.

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