AutoQuad Forum

Have you heard or came to think of this simple exploit that allows you to basically take control and even disarm any Mavlink radio equipped copter flying nearby? http://www.shellntel.com/blog/2015/9/25 ... -execution

Is there any plans to improve AQ security regarding this? Well, it's not an "AQ security" issue per se, but cheap unencrypted radio exploit if I understood it correctly. What AQ compatible and readily available radio would not have such vulnerability? Can you encrypt XBee traffic, for example?

The problem is well known for a couple of years now. Though I haven´t seen anyone demonstrating it.
For a safe operation you should use XBees or the like.

Afaik AQ doesn´t accept arm/disarm commands via MAVlink but could be compromised by other means, especially when on a mission. Even then the radio switched to manual mode would be the pilot´s last resort.

Anyway, the demonstration should make us think about possible flaws in the chain of control commands.