Researchers at the PacSec security conference in Tokyo unveiled a device that is capable of commandeering radio-controlled drones by exploiting a vulnerability in the frequency hopping systems that drone-makers use to protect their radio communications. The researchers said they had found an exploit for this flaw and demonstrated it on a drone equipped with a small transmitter attached to its tail. This article originally appeared on Recode.net. A representative from DJI noted the aircraft used to demonstrate the hack were released in 2010, and better security measures have since been put in place.
Researchers at the PacSec security conference in Tokyo unveiled a device that is capable of commandeering radio-controlled drones by exploiting a vulnerability in the frequency hopping systems that drone-makers use to protect their radio communications. The researchers said they had found an exploit for this flaw and demonstrated it on a drone equipped with a small transmitter attached to its tail. A representative from DJI noted the aircraft used to demonstrate the hack were released in 2010, and better security measures have since been put in place.