Forensic scientists are developing methods and models for gathering and analyzing data from drones, SD cards, and cell phones.
As of August 2021, there were over 880,000 drones registered with the FAA in the United States. Over 40 percent of those drones are registered for commercial use. The increased popularity of these unmanned aerial vehicles has given criminals a new tool to smuggle drugs, perform illegal surveillance, and attack victims. Forensic scientists are developing methods and models for gathering and analyzing data from drones, SD cards, and cell phones.