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DefenceDrone data security: keep sensitive footage under your control
Drone video and flight logs can reveal sensitive sites and routines, so where they go matters.
Are drones a data security risk?
A drone records where you went and what you saw. For defence, government and critical infrastructure, that information can be as sensitive as the mission itself.
They can be. Risks include video being intercepted over an open link, or apps and services sending footage and flight logs to outside servers.
The practical answer is to ask direct questions before buying: what is encrypted, what leaves the device, and who can update the software.
Signs you have this problem
- You fly over sensitive sites or critical infrastructure
- You don’t know where your drone’s data is stored
- The app needs an internet account to operate
- Your procurement rules ask about data handling
What to look for
- AES-encrypted command and video links
- Local data storage
- On-device processing
- A supplier that can answer data questions directly
The main causes
Open links
Unencrypted video or control can be intercepted.
Cloud services
Some apps and services send data off the device.
Unknown supply chain
It can be hard to know what software does or who supports it.
Before and after
How to solve it, step by step
- 1
Classify
Decide which flights and data are sensitive.
- 2
Check
Ask the supplier where data goes.
- 3
Configure
Use encrypted links and local storage.
- 4
Control
Set who can access footage and logs.
Common questions
How do I know if my drone sends data elsewhere?
Ask the supplier in writing, and test with your own IT or security team by monitoring its network traffic.
Are Decouvertes links encrypted?
Yes. Our platforms use AES-encrypted command and video links.
Does the AI Vision app upload my video?
No. AI vision is processed on the device, with no cloud upload.
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