Core Points - A shop disguised as a provider of drone battery repair services was found to be involved in illegal activities related to hacking battery management systems and flight altitude restrictions [1][2] - The operator, identified as Hu, attracted customers by offering services such as "drone battery endurance upgrades" and "battery unlocking," which exceeded normal repair services [1] - Hu acquired a drone hacking system from an illegal overseas website to offer additional services like "flight altitude unlocking" and "no-fly zone unlocking" [1] Summary by Sections Illegal Activities - The shop was discovered by the Shanghai police, who identified abnormal activities on an online shopping platform [1] - Hu's illegal services included tampering with battery data to remove safety restrictions imposed by manufacturers [1] - The police arrested Hu on October 30, seizing computers, hacking software, and unofficial drone batteries [1] Legal Consequences - Hu is facing criminal charges for providing tools and programs for unauthorized access and control of computer information systems [2] - The case is still under further investigation by law enforcement [2] Risks Associated - Police highlighted that hacked drones pose multiple risks, including potential short circuits and fires due to the loss of battery safety protections [2] - The removal of altitude and no-fly zone restrictions facilitates illegal drone flights, known as "black flying" [2]
整治破解黑飞行为 警方破获多起案件
Jie Fang Ri Bao·2025-12-15 01:48