篡改电池数据、解锁飞行限高 上海警方破获5起破解无人机案件

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the illegal activities surrounding drone battery management system hacking and unauthorized flight operations, with recent police actions uncovering multiple cases of such illicit services in Shanghai [1][7]. Group 1: Illegal Activities - A shop on an online platform initially sold non-original drone batteries and offered repair services but expanded to provide illegal hacking services for drone battery management systems [3]. - The operator, identified as Hu, modified battery data to bypass safety restrictions, enhancing battery performance at the cost of safety, leading to risks of battery failure, fire, or explosion [3][5]. - Hu also began offering services to unlock flight altitude limits and restricted flight zones after recognizing a new profit opportunity [3][5]. Group 2: Police Actions - On October 30, police arrested Hu at his shop, seizing computers, hacking software, and unauthorized drone batteries, with charges related to illegal control of computer information systems [5]. - Hu reportedly earned over 10,000 yuan through these illegal services, charging between 200 to 500 yuan depending on the complexity of the hacking [5]. - Since the start of a special operation against illegal drone flights, Shanghai police have uncovered five cases related to such hacking services [7]. Group 3: Safety Risks - The article emphasizes the significant risks posed by hacked drones, including the potential for battery short-circuiting and subsequent crashes due to the removal of safety features [7]. - The removal of altitude and no-fly zone restrictions facilitates illegal drone operations, which disrupt air traffic and pose public safety threats [7].