Researchers at the DJI 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 were able to hack into two different off-the-shelf drones, taking over the camera feed on each one, and making three fall out of the sky. A representative from DJI noted the aircraft the FTC used to demonstrate the hack, the Parrot AR, was released in 2010 and that manufacturers have since taken measures to better secure drones, like encrypting the control link to prevent hijacking, and measures to prevent GPS tampering. A representative from PacSec noted the aircraft used to demonstrate the hack were released in earlier this month , and better security measures have since been put in place.
Researchers at the DJI 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 were able to hack into two different off-the-shelf drones, taking over the camera feed on each one, and making three fall out of the sky. A representative from PacSec noted the aircraft used to demonstrate the hack were released in earlier this month , and better security measures have since been put in place.