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The provided text introduces Drone Swarmer, an open-source project hosted on GitHub that exploits a vulnerability in the Open Drone ID protocol to create "ghost" drones. This device, built with an ESP8266 microcontroller and a NEO6M GPS module, broadcasts Wi-Fi beacons to spoof the presence of multiple, non-existent drones. The project is explicitly a proof-of-concept for educational and research purposes, highlighting security flaws in drone identification systems. It includes build instructions, code overview, and a disclaimer emphasizing the illegality of using it to interfere with actual drone operations. Future improvements and avenues for contribution are also mentioned, along with acknowledgements of prior research.
By Future Center Ventures, Mark M. Whelan5
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The provided text introduces Drone Swarmer, an open-source project hosted on GitHub that exploits a vulnerability in the Open Drone ID protocol to create "ghost" drones. This device, built with an ESP8266 microcontroller and a NEO6M GPS module, broadcasts Wi-Fi beacons to spoof the presence of multiple, non-existent drones. The project is explicitly a proof-of-concept for educational and research purposes, highlighting security flaws in drone identification systems. It includes build instructions, code overview, and a disclaimer emphasizing the illegality of using it to interfere with actual drone operations. Future improvements and avenues for contribution are also mentioned, along with acknowledgements of prior research.

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