I haven't seen this posted anywhere yet so make sure you give it a good read. You knew it was coming.
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/skyjack-hacks-drones,news-17943.html
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/skyjack-hacks-drones,news-17943.html
Well, just take a look at the internet. There are thousands of sick people that create viruses that will destroy your computer and they do it for "fun." These "sickies" would love to bring your drone down.UrAwFuL said:Not sure though who has the time and effort that would want to bring down a drone by hijacking it's Wi-Fi though. :?
Waiting for a drone to pass by is like fishing in your backyard pool.
Happyflyer said:Well, just take a look at the internet. There are thousands of sick people that create viruses that will destroy your computer and they do it for "fun." These "sickies" would love to bring your drone down.UrAwFuL said:Not sure though who has the time and effort that would want to bring down a drone by hijacking it's Wi-Fi though. :?
Waiting for a drone to pass by is like fishing in your backyard pool.
QYV said:I saw that article yesterday too... he takes over like.. small toy drones that are CONTROLLED via wifi, yes? Speaking only for the non-vision Phantom 2, I know our controllers are on the same frequencies hence why you can't have the gopro's wifi turned on, but it isn't actually using wifi commands to control the Phantom so it's not like this guy's thing can take over a Phantom, right?
Tripnman said:QYV said:I saw that article yesterday too... he takes over like.. small toy drones that are CONTROLLED via wifi, yes? Speaking only for the non-vision Phantom 2, I know our controllers are on the same frequencies hence why you can't have the gopro's wifi turned on, but it isn't actually using wifi commands to control the Phantom so it's not like this guy's thing can take over a Phantom, right?
Correct. This particular hack works on systems like the Parrot AR Drone that is controlled via wi-fi. Our Phantoms are controlled by radio and are not susceptible to this particular hack.