Understanding Drone and UAV Forensic Images and Artifacts
摘要
This chapter provides a guide to the process of analyzing forensic images and artifacts through the Autopsy forensic tool. This chapter begins by introducing the reader to the concept of a forensic image in the context of drones and UAVs. Detailed in the chapter is the importance of these digital replicas of physical storage devices for forensic investigations. Following this, the chapter provides a detailed overview of the Autopsy as a leading open-source digital forensics tool. It guides the reader through the installation and configuration of Autopsy and prepares them for hands-on forensic analysis. The core of the chapter focuses on utilizing Autopsy to analyze drone forensic images. It explains how to navigate the Autopsy user interface, how to import forensic images, and how to start the analysis process. We highlight the types of artifact that can be recovered from drone forensic images, such as flight logs, videos, photos, and other data that can provide insight into drone operations and user actions.