Drone and UAV Forensics A Hands-On Approach

This textbook is designed to introduce and deepen the understanding of drone technology in the field of forensic science. It is tailored for university-level courses, blending theoretical knowledge with practical application. This makes it an ideal resource for advanced-level students in digital forensics, computer science, criminal justice, and related fields.

 Real-world case studies are designed throughout the text, providing practical insights, and demonstrating how the principles and techniques discussed can be applied in actual forensic investigations. This hands-on approach not only aids in understanding theoretical concepts but also provides valuable practical experience.

 This textbook not only focuses on current practices in drone forensics, but also discusses the future challenges and advancements expected in the field. This forward-thinking approach ensures that readers are not only well-versed in current methodologies but are also prepared for emerging technologies and evolving legal landscapes. This aspect makes the textbook a long-term resource for students and researchers interested in or working in drone forensics.

Chapter 1 Introduction to Drone and UAV Technology.- Chapter 2 UAV Components and Ecosystem.- Chapter 3 Survey on Drone and UAV Forensics.- Chapter 4 Conceptual Drone Forensics Framework.- Chapter 5 Setting Up a Drone Forensics Laboratory.- Chapter 6 Data Acquisition from Drone and UAV.- Chapter 7 Understanding a Drone and UAV Forensic Image and its Artifacts.- Chapter 8 Forensic Analysis of Drone and UAV Flight Data.- Chapter 9 Forensic Investigation of UAV Faults and Anomalies.- Chapter 10 Forensic Analysis of Drone and UAV Telemetry Logs.- Chapter 11 Building a Forensic Timeline from Drones and UAV.- Chapter 12 Bringing Natural Language Processing to Drone and UAV Forensics.

Hudan Studiawan received the bachelor's and master's degrees from the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia, in 2009 and 2011, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree from Murdoch University, Australia, in 2021. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia. He is a member of the Advisory Board of Forensic Science International: Digital Investigation since 2024. His current research interests include digital forensics and natural language processing.

 Kim-Kwang Raymond Choo received the Ph.D. in Information Security in 2006 from Queensland University of Technology, Australia, in 2006. He currently holds the Cloud Technology Endowed Professorship at The University of Texas at San Antonio. He is the founding co-Editor-in-Chief of ACM Distributed Ledger Technologies: Research and Practice, and the founding Chair of IEEE TEMS Technical Committee on Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies. His research interests include cyber analytics, security and forensics.