Damn-Vulnerable-Drone - An Intentionally Vulnerable Drone Hacking Simulator Based On The Popular ArduPilot/MAVLink Architecture, Providing A Realistic Environment For Hands-On Drone Hacking

The Damn Vulnerable Drone is a virtually simulated environment designed for offensive security professionals to safely learn and practice drone hacking techniques. It simulates real-world ArduPilot & MAVLink drone architectures and vulnerabilities, offering a hands-on experience in exploiting drone systems. The Damn Vulnerable Drone aims to enhance offensive security skills within a controlled environment, making it an invaluable tool for intermediate-level security professionals, pentesters, and hacking enthusiasts. The platform is open-source and available at no cost, addressing the substantial expenses often linked with drone hardware, hacking tools, and maintenance. The Damn Vulnerable Drone operates on the principle of Software-in-the-Loop (SITL), a simulation technique that allows users to run drone software as if it were executing on an actual drone, thereby replicating authentic drone behaviors and responses. ArduPilot's SITL allows for the execution of the drone's firmware within a virtual environment, mimicking the behavior of a real drone without the need for physical hardware. This simulation is further enhanced with Gazebo, a dynamic 3D robotics simulator, which provides a realistic environment and physics engine for the drone to interact with. The Damn Vulnerable Drone setup doesn't mirror every drone architecture or configuration, but the integrated tactics, techniques, and scenarios are broadly applicable across various drone systems, models, and communication protocols. The Damn Vulnerable Drone features a Docker-based environment, simulated wireless networking, onboard camera streaming and gimbal, companion computer web interface, QGroundControl/MAVProxy integration, MAVLink router integration, dynamic flight logging, management web console, comprehensive hacking scenarios, and detailed walkthroughs.