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Research Aerial Defense In Unmanned Systems<\/strong>\u200b<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Faculty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour<\/strong><\/strong>
\u200bFounder & Director
Assistant Professor of Cyber Operations
ssadeghp@citadel.edu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. Parrot ANAFI AI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Camera: <\/strong>48 MP with 4K HDR video (lossless zoom)\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Connectivity: <\/strong>4G LTE module for BVLOS missions\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • GNSS: <\/strong>Multi-band GPS with RTK support\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Key Features: <\/strong>Open-source SDK, onboard AI with real-time processing\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Use Case: <\/strong>AI-assisted surveillance, GPS spoofing resilience tests\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    2. Autel EVO Nano+<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Camera:<\/strong>\u00a050 MP with RYYB sensor and PDAF + CDAF autofocus\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Flight Time:<\/strong>\u00a0Up to 28 minutes\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Weight:<\/strong>\u00a0<250g (ideal for indoor flight and regulatory exemptions)\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Key Features:<\/strong>\u00a0Advanced obstacle avoidance, dual-band GNSS\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Use Case:<\/strong>\u00a0Lightweight aerial reconnaissance and GPS spoofing demos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      3. X4 Autonomy Developer Kit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Flight Controller:<\/strong>\u00a0Pixhawk 4 Mini (PX4 Firmware)\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Sensors:<\/strong>\u00a0GPS, IMU, barometer, magnetometer, optical flow\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Connectivity:<\/strong>\u00a0Wi-Fi, telemetry, MAVLink compatible\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Key Features:<\/strong>\u00a0Fully programmable, supports onboard scripting & HITL simulation\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Use Case:<\/strong>\u00a0Ghost injection attacks, MAVLink-based intrusion research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        4. PX4 Development Kit \u2013 X500 v2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Frame: <\/strong>Carbon-fiber quadrotor (500mm class)\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Flight Controller: <\/strong>Pixhawk 6C (PX4 Firmware)\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Payload: <\/strong>Customizable (supports companion computers like Jetson Nano)\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Power System: <\/strong>6S LiPo with 40+ minute endurance\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Use Case: <\/strong>Swarm simulation, sensor manipulation attacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          Research with Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Simulating Ghost-Injection Attacks using PX4 Autopilot Systems<\/strong>
            Author: Kirin Chaplin<\/em>
            Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. SDR-Based GPS Spoofing Attacks on Commercial Drones<\/strong>
            Author: Aidan Lenz<\/em>
            Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Leveraging Selenium to Develop FactCheckBot: Combating Misinformation and Disinformation with Automated Fact-Checking<\/strong>
            Author: Jesus Garcia<\/em>
            Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Modeling AI Traffic Through GNS3<\/strong>
            Authors: Jacob Bogle, Ryan Lutz<\/em>
            Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. Detecting GPS Spoofing in Drones: Fusion Model & Transformers<\/strong>
            Authors: Jesus Garcia, Ethan Hong, Lev Peschykhin, Collin Quinn<\/em>
            Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          6. Simulating Complex GPS Spoofing Attacks for Enhanced Drone Security<\/strong>
            Authors: Matthew Haas, Joshua Wooding, David Rodriguez
            <\/em>Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          7. Securing AI-Driven Drones: Detecting GPU Data Leakage through Reinforcement Learning<\/strong>
            Author: Eric Moore<\/em>
            Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          8. Testing the Impact of GPS Spoofing on Drone Flight Stability<\/strong>
            Author: Kyle Samida<\/em>
            Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          9. Investigating the Security Vulnerabilities of Drone Systems through Ghost Injection Attacks<\/strong>
            Authors: Kirin Chaplin, Chase Loggins<\/em>
            Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          10. Swarm Computing for Coordinated Drone Attacks: Control, Orchestration, and Defense Strategies<\/strong>
            Author: Wendy Jacumin<\/em>
            Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          11. The Use of Small Drones in the Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine<\/strong>
            Author: Kseniia Horai<\/em>
            Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          12. Modeling AI Traffic through GNS3<\/strong>
            Author: Jacob Bogle, Ryan Lutz<\/em>
            Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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