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The Future of Drone Forensics and Compliance

Introduction Drones have become ubiquitous, serving various purposes from delivery to

surveillance. However, their widespread use brings challenges, particularly in maintaining

regulatory compliance and conducting forensic investigations post-incident. Traditional Flight

Data Recorders (FDRs) are impractical for lightweight drones, necessitating a novel approach.

As per the Indian Government , For the first time, India has official data on the number of

drones in the country. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA) has registered 19,553 (till 20

march ,2020)Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or drones since it made it mandatory for

operators to register. These number of drones is increasing Constantly

The LiveBox Solution LiveBox is designed to make drones both forensic ready and

regulation-compliant. It leverages distributed ledger technology (DLT) to create a tamper-

proof record of drone flight data. This architecture ensures that even if a drone is lost or

damaged, its flight data remains intact and retrievable for investigation.

In LiveBox software architecture three components plays vital roles such as:

i) On-drone LiveBox Services.

ii) The LiveBox Cloud Service.

iii) LiveBox Ground Service.

Self-Adaptive Reporting Algorithm One of the standout features of LiveBox is its self-

adaptive reporting algorithm. It dynamically adjusts the precision of flight data reporting

based on network conditions and regulatory requirements. This ensures that the system

remains efficient without compromising on the accuracy needed for compliance and

forensics.

Real-Life Application and Results Implementing Live Box in a drone delivery scenario

showcased its effectiveness. The system achieved a significant reduction in bandwidth

usage while maintaining high accuracy in regulatory compliance. This not only

demonstrates Live Box’s practicality but also its potential to revolutionize drone

operations.

Conclusion Live Box represents a significant step forward in UAV technology. Its ability to

ensure forensic readiness and adherence to regulations without burdening the drone with

heavy hardware makes it an invaluable asset for the future of drone operations.

Written By:

Gore Adinath Hanumant

IT (TY)