Metodología para el análisis de vulnerabilidades aplicado a sistemas de navegación y telemetría presentes en RPA’s

Abstract

This study addresses the issue of vulnerabilities in the navigation and telemetry systems of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) in Colombia. A review of the RPA database maintained by the UAEAC reveals that 65% of the RPAs registered in Colombia have been affected by a specific vulnerability in their GPS systems [1], in addition to other vulnerabilities in telemetry systems. To address this issue, the objective of this study is to propose an approach for a vulnerability assessment methodology for RPAs, focusing on navigation and telemetry systems. The methodology proposed in this study is based on the concept of aviation safety as a capability rather than a property. This approach, proposed by Janusz Zalewski [2], allows for a more comprehensive measurement and structuring of safety in aircraft systems. The development of the vulnerability assessment methodology is structured to address all airworthiness characteristics and follow multiple stages. The result of the methodology proposed in this study is a hybrid risk assessment approach designed to analyze vulnerabilities in the airworthiness and telemetry systems of RPAs. By raising awareness of the lack of protocols and systems for analyzing RPA vulnerabilities, this study aims to contribute to the development of improved procedures in industrial, scientific, and commercial fields.