Module 5 of 8

Drone Forensics

Master the emerging field of drone forensics including UAV technology, DGCA regulations, flight data extraction, DJI ecosystem analysis, and practical flight path reconstruction techniques for Indian legal proceedings.

5
Parts
12-15
Hours
20
Quiz Questions
70%
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Part 1: Drone Technology Overview
Part 2: Legal Framework for Drones
Part 3: Drone Data Sources
Part 4: DJI Drone Forensics
Part 5: Practical Lab
Learning Objectives

What You Will Learn

By completing this module, you will achieve the following competencies in drone forensics

Understand drone architecture, components, and communication systems used in modern UAVs

Navigate Indian drone regulations including DGCA rules and UAS Rules 2021

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Extract and analyze flight logs, GPS data, and media from drone storage systems

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Master DJI ecosystem forensics including DAT files, Fly App, and cloud data

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Reconstruct flight paths and create visual evidence for court presentation

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Apply proper evidence collection procedures for drone-related investigations

Module Content

Module Parts

Complete all 5 parts before attempting the module quiz

1

Drone Technology Overview

120-150 minutes

Comprehensive introduction to drone technology including types of drones, major manufacturers, hardware components, flight systems, and communication protocols essential for forensic analysis.

Drone Types Components Manufacturers Communication
2

Legal Framework for Drones

90-120 minutes

Detailed coverage of Indian drone regulations including DGCA drone rules, UAS Rules 2021, drone categories, registration requirements, no-fly zones, and criminal offenses related to unauthorized drone operations.

DGCA Rules UAS Rules 2021 Drone Categories Offenses
3

Drone Data Sources

120-150 minutes

Deep dive into forensic data sources including flight logs, GPS coordinates, telemetry data, camera and media files, SD card analysis, controller data, and mobile app artifacts.

Flight Logs GPS Data Camera Data SD Cards
4

DJI Drone Forensics

150-180 minutes

Specialized analysis of DJI ecosystem forensics including Fly App analysis, DAT file structure and parsing, DJI cloud data extraction, firmware analysis, and using tools like DatCon.

DJI Ecosystem DAT Files Fly App Cloud Data
5

Practical Lab

180-240 minutes

Hands-on practical exercises covering evidence collection procedures, flight log extraction, flight path reconstruction, visualization techniques, and preparing forensic reports for court.

Evidence Collection Flight Reconstruction Visualization Reporting
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Module 5 Assessment Quiz

20
Questions
35
Minutes
70%
Pass Mark

Complete all 5 parts to unlock the module quiz. Test your understanding of drone technology, DGCA regulations, data extraction techniques, DJI forensics, and flight path reconstruction.

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