Compact hardware module delivering quantum-safe cryptography without replacing your infrastructure. Integrates with industry-standard flight controllers through multiple interfaces. Protects command signals, telemetry feeds, and video streams with hardware-accelerated encryption.
UAV systems face active security threats from multiple attack vectors. Weak key generation, quantum-vulnerable encryption, and lack of tamper protection create exploitable vulnerabilities. Hardware-based security addresses these fundamental weaknesses.
Weak key generation in headless systems
Drone computers lack sufficient entropy for generating secure encryption keys. Headless systems without keyboards or mice cannot gather randomness effectively. Predictable keys enable adversaries to break encryption and compromise communications.
GPS spoofing and command hijacking
Adversaries feed false GPS coordinates to take control of drones. Hijacked UAVs become weapons against your operations or assets. One compromised drone can hijack others, creating hostile swarms under attacker control.
Quantum-vulnerable encryption standards
RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) protect most commercial drones today. Quantum computers will break these algorithms through mathematical weaknesses. Current encryption offers zero protection against future quantum attacks.
Data interception during transmission
Unencrypted communication channels expose video, telemetry, and flight paths to interception. Adversaries capture sensitive footage and operational data in real time. Your surveillance operations become their intelligence source without detection.
UAV Encryptor combines quantum-safe cryptography with hardware-based security in a compact module. True quantum entropy, tamper-evident design, and hardware acceleration deliver military-grade protection. Protocol-agnostic integration works with existing flight controller infrastructure.
Hardware-based quantum entropy
Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) creates truly unpredictable encryption keys using quantum physics. Hardware-generated entropy cannot be reproduced or predicted by adversaries. Eliminates vulnerabilities in pseudo-random number generation that attackers exploit.
Post-quantum cryptography
CRYSTALS-Kyber (ML-KEM, NIST FIPS 203) replaces quantum-vulnerable RSA and ECC algorithms. Lattice-based cryptography resists attacks from both classical and quantum computers. AES-256-GCM encrypts all data with authenticated encryption.
Tamper-evident physical security
Hardware module detects physical tampering attempts and alerts operators immediately. Tamper detection triggers data erasure protocols to protect encryption keys. Supply chain attacks cannot compromise cryptographic material without detection.
High-speed hardware acceleration
Hardware cryptographic accelerator achieves 1 Gbps encryption throughput with sub-millisecond latency. Real-time video, telemetry, and command signals maintain operational speed. Mission-critical operations continue without performance degradation.
Ultra-low power design
Operates at 3.3V consuming less than 800mA during active encryption. Deep sleep mode uses less than 50mA to conserve battery. Adaptive power scaling adjusts consumption based on cryptographic workload without compromising security.
Crypto-agile OTA updates
Over-the-air updates download new encryption algorithms without physical access to drones. Crypto agility enables response to emerging threats and evolving standards. Rollback protection prevents downgrade attacks to vulnerable algorithms.
Performance benchmarks demonstrate operational capability under demanding conditions. Hardware acceleration delivers encryption throughput matching unencrypted communication speeds. Low latency and minimal power consumption maintain operational requirements.
Encryption throughput
Achieves 1 Gbps AES-256-GCM encryption at line rate without CPU overhead. Hardware accelerator processes CRYSTALS-Kyber operations in microseconds. Sustained throughput supports live HD video streaming and high-frequency telemetry.
Latency characteristics
Sub-millisecond latency for encryption and decryption operations maintains real-time control. Hardware acceleration eliminates processing delays that affect command and control responsiveness. Critical for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations requiring immediate response.
Power consumption profile
Active encryption consumes less than 800mA at 3.3V operating voltage. Deep sleep mode draws less than 50mA for extended standby periods. Adaptive power scaling reduces consumption during lower cryptographic workload periods.
Real-time operational capability
Encrypts live video feeds, telemetry streams, and command signals simultaneously without performance degradation. Supports multiple concurrent encrypted channels for complex missions. Hardware architecture prevents encryption operations from impacting flight controller performance.
Multiple integration pathways support diverse UAV architectures and use cases. Hardware interfaces, protocol support, and software APIs enable deployment across commercial and defense platforms. Integration flexibility reduces deployment time and infrastructure costs.
UAV Encryptor integrates with STM32H7 and STM32F7 series flight controllers through standard interfaces. Compatible with Pixhawk, Cube, and custom designs using ARM Cortex processors. Maintains compatibility with sensor suites including IMU, barometer, GPS, and magnetometer systems.
MAVLink v2 protocol integration enables communication with ground control stations and mission planners. DDS support enables integration with Robot Operating System (ROS) environments. Custom protocol adapters enable proprietary communication schemes through flexible firmware configuration.
Module connects between flight controller and communication interface without firmware modifications. Transparent encryption mode encrypts all outbound data and decrypts all inbound traffic automatically. Configuration interface enables parameter adjustment without flight controller changes.
SPI 3.0 interface provides high-speed data path for encryption operations up to 50 MHz clock. I2C 2.1 interface enables lower-speed control and configuration communication. UART interfaces support legacy integration and debug console access during development.
USB 2.0 interface provides development access for firmware updates and configuration during integration. Secure JTAG enables hardware debugging while maintaining security boundaries through authentication. GPIO pins support custom signaling for tamper detection and status indication.
Single 3.3V power supply simplifies integration with existing UAV power distribution systems. Operating temperature range from minus 40°C to plus 85°C supports diverse conditions. Compact form factor and lightweight design minimize impact on flight characteristics.
C and C++ APIs provide low-level hardware access for embedded integration projects. Python API enables rapid prototyping and testing during development phases. APIs expose cryptographic operations, key management, and secure channel establishment functions.
Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) integration supports FreeRTOS, Zephyr, and proprietary RTOS implementations. Bare-metal firmware support enables integration without operating system overhead. Thread-safe APIs enable concurrent access from multiple software tasks.
Secure key provisioning API enables initial key material injection during manufacturing or deployment. Over-the-air key rotation supports periodic key refresh without physical access. Remote attestation API proves module integrity and firmware authenticity to ground stations.
Hardware security relies on quantum physics for true randomness and lattice mathematics for post-quantum cryptography. Physical principles provide security guarantees that software algorithms alone cannot achieve. Understanding these foundations explains why hardware-based security exceeds software-only approaches.
True quantum entropy
True quantum entropy
Quantum Random Number Generator measures quantum events that are fundamentally unpredictable by physics laws. Photon detection timing creates randomness that no algorithm can predict or reproduce. This eliminates deterministic patterns that attackers exploit in pseudo-random generators.
Lattice-based cryptography
CRYSTALS-Kyber builds security on the mathematical hardness of lattice problems in high dimensions. Quantum computers cannot solve these problems efficiently, even using Shor's algorithm that breaks RSA. Security does not depend on factoring or discrete logarithm problems that quantum computers solve.
Information-theoretic security
Hardware root-of-trust creates security guarantees based on physical device properties, not software complexity. Tamper detection relies on physical sensors measuring environmental conditions that attackers cannot circumvent remotely. Security foundation extends beyond computational difficulty to physical impossibility.
Hardware acceleration advantage
Dedicated cryptographic hardware implements algorithms in silicon that software cannot efficiently emulate. Resists side-channel attacks where adversaries analyze timing or power consumption to extract keys. Hardware implementation prevents timing attacks and other vulnerabilities present in software cryptography.
Independent certification validates security claims and compliance with government standards. Defense-grade deployment requirements demand verified cryptographic implementations and hardware security validation. Global export compliance requires adherence to international cryptography standards.
NIST post-quantum standards
CRYSTALS-Kyber implementation complies with NIST FIPS 203 Module-Lattice-Based Key-Encapsulation Mechanism standard. CRYSTALS-Dilithium digital signatures meet NIST FIPS 204 ML-DSA requirements. Implementations use NIST CAVP-validated primitives.
FIPS 140-3 Level 2
Key storage subsystem meets Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-3 Level 2 requirements. Physical security mechanisms satisfy tamper evidence and detection requirements. Role-based authentication controls access to cryptographic operations and sensitive security parameters.
QRNG entropy validation
Quantum Random Number Generator meets NIST SP 800-90B entropy source validation requirements. Statistical testing demonstrates unpredictability and absence of patterns in generated random numbers. Independent testing validates entropy rate claims for cryptographic key generation.
Defense deployment validation
Deployed across Indian Armed Forces for border surveillance and BVLOS operations. Trusted by defense research laboratories for prototype integration and compliance testing. Battle-tested in strategic defense environments protecting mission-critical UAV communications.
Complete technical specification sheet for integration planning and system design. Performance characteristics, physical specifications, and compliance certifications. Reference documentation for engineering teams evaluating UAV security solutions.
Hardware-based security provides protection that software implementations cannot achieve. Physical security mechanisms, true randomness, and dedicated acceleration separate hardware from software approaches. Understanding these differences clarifies why mission-critical operations demand hardware security.
Physical design balances security requirements with UAV weight and space constraints. Tamper-evident enclosure protects against physical attacks throughout supply chain and deployment. Environmental specifications support operation in demanding conditions.
Physical specifications
Compact module design minimizes weight impact on UAV flight characteristics and endurance. Tamper-evident ABS enclosure provides physical security while maintaining lightweight construction. Exact dimensions, weight, and mounting specifications available in technical datasheet.
Installation and mounting
Module connects between flight controller and communication interface using standard cables and connectors. Mounting options support both internal airframe installation and external pod configurations. Integration does not require modifications to flight controller hardware or existing wiring.
Environmental specifications
Temperature range from minus 40°C to plus 85°C supports arctic to desert operations. Enclosure design protects electronics from moisture, dust, and vibration during flight. Meets environmental requirements for both commercial and military UAV deployments.
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