Video Interception
Surveillance
Many drones transmit video feeds that can be intercepted. Analog FPV systems are trivially viewable, while digital systems vary in encryption implementation.
Video Transmission Types
Analog FPV (5.8 GHz)
- • No encryption
- • Standard video receiver works
- • NTSC/PAL format
- • Common in racing drones
Digital (DJI, etc.)
- • Usually encrypted
- • Proprietary protocols
- • Higher bandwidth
- • More difficult to intercept
Analog Video Interception
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# Required equipment:
# - 5.8 GHz video receiver
# - Directional antenna
# - DVR or capture device
# Common FPV frequencies (5.8 GHz band):
# Band A: 5865, 5845, 5825, 5805, 5785, 5765, 5745, 5725 MHz
# Band B: 5733, 5752, 5771, 5790, 5809, 5828, 5847, 5866 MHz
# Band E: 5705, 5685, 5665, 5645, 5885, 5905, 5925, 5945 MHz
# RaceBand: 5658, 5695, 5732, 5769, 5806, 5843, 5880, 5917 MHz
# Scan with video receiver
# Most have auto-scan function
# Or manually check each channel
# Record with DVR
# Many receivers have built-in recording
# Or use USB capture device with OBSWiFi Drones
Drones using WiFi for video (like older DJI Spark, Parrot) may be vulnerable to
standard WiFi attacks including deauth and MITM.