Forensics Case studies – Extraction of deleted and live data from DJI Drone Matrix 600 Pro Through Chip-off, Internal SD Card and Mobile Phone Extraction

  • Unique Paper ID: 171846
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 8
  • PageNo: 1175-1184
  • Abstract:
  • The increasing popularity of drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), has raised concerns about their potential misuse in criminal activities. This research investigates the forensic analysis of drones, focusing on the extraction and correlation of data from multiple sources, including the drone’s internal storage, SD card, mobile phone, and controller, with the aim of establishing connections between the drone and criminal activity. By applying advanced forensic tools such as FTK Imager, Autopsy, Magnet AXIOM Cyber, and Wireshark, we explore methods for retrieving GPS data, user interactions, flight logs, and media files, as well as information from connected devices. Our methodology includes extracting and imaging data from the drone’s internal microSD card and mobile devices, processing flight data to reconstruct flight paths, and analyzing system logs to identify key forensic evidence. Additionally, we explore the role of battery voltage data in estimating drone speed and correlating performance metrics during various flight stages. The results demonstrate how digital traces left by drones and their controllers can provide invaluable insights into criminal investigations. This research underscores the growing importance of drone forensics in law enforcement, offering a comprehensive framework for analyzing digital evidence and supporting the identification and prosecution of perpetrators involved in illicit drone-related activities.

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