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Drone and Autonomous Systems Security for Emergency Services

Securing drone command links, telemetry encryption, and autonomous systems against quantum-enabled attacks.

Full day (6 hours)
Certificate on completion
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Course Overview

Technical workshop on quantum-safe security for emergency service drone fleets and autonomous systems. Covers MAVLink v2 command link encryption, DJI SDK authentication, UTM security architecture (CAA/EASA), sensor data integrity, geofencing cryptographic controls, and PQC migration for UAS command and control infrastructure.

Curriculum

Course content is structured into sessions below. Each session is configurable to your organisation's environment, threat model, and objectives.

# Session Topics
1 Emergency Service UAS Cryptographic Architecture Where cryptography secures drone operations
2 Command Link and Telemetry Security MAVLink, DJI SDK, and proprietary C2 protocols
  • MAVLink v2 message signing: SHA-256 HMAC authentication, link key management, and quantum vulnerability assessment for command injection and replay attacks
  • DJI SDK authentication and firmware signing: certificate-based device pairing, OTA update verification, and the quantum risk to emergency service COTS drone fleets
  • Proprietary C2 encryption (Parrot ANAFI, Skydio): TLS-based command channels, device certificates, and PQC migration paths for vendor-locked platforms
Break
3 Sensor Data Integrity and Video Downlinks Protecting operational intelligence from drone to GCS
  • Video feed encryption: AES-256 symmetric encryption of camera feeds is quantum-safe, but key exchange and authentication protecting the video channel are not
  • LIDAR and thermal sensor data signing: ensuring point cloud and thermal imagery integrity for evidential use in police and fire investigations
  • Body-worn video and drone footage chain of custody: cryptographic integrity requirements for IOPC and CPS evidence standards
4 Geofencing and UTM Security Airspace control cryptographic dependencies
  • Signed geofence definitions: RSA/ECDSA-signed boundary polygons and altitude restrictions; quantum forgery implications for no-fly zone enforcement
  • UTM system authentication: CAA/EASA electronic identification (Remote ID) broadcast security and PQC implications for airspace deconfliction protocols
  • STANAG 4586 interoperability: NATO UAS control system interface standard and PQC migration considerations for multi-agency drone operations
Break
5 PQC Migration for Embedded UAS Platforms Constraints and strategies for drone fleet transition
  • Embedded processor constraints: ARM Cortex-M class processors in drone autopilots versus ML-KEM and ML-DSA computational requirements
  • Datalink bandwidth: PQC key exchange overhead on 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz C2 links with typical 50-200 kbps bandwidth
  • Firmware update and recertification: CAA type approval implications of cryptographic algorithm changes and fleet-wide rollout strategies
6 Regulatory and Procurement Framework CAA, EASA, and procurement security requirements
  • UK CAA Open/Specific/Certified category security requirements and how PQC readiness affects operational authorisation
  • EASA drone regulation (EU 2019/947) security provisions and cross-border operational implications
  • Procurement security specifications: embedding PQC requirements in future UAS tender documents and framework agreements
7 Q&A and Fleet Migration Planning

Designed and Delivered By

Training courses are designed and delivered by QSECDEF in collaboration with subject specialists. All instructors have direct experience in quantum technologies and security.

QD

Quantum Security Defence

Course design and delivery

QSECDEF brings expertise in post-quantum cryptography, quantum computing strategy, and defence-grade security assessment. Our membership spans 900+ organisations and 1,500+ professionals working at the intersection of quantum technologies and critical infrastructure security.

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