DJI Spark Selfie Drone
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Who doesn't need a mini-drone that can follow you around and take pretty pictures? This little drone sounds a bit like a puppy--it follows hands commands such as away, follow, beckon, selfie, and record. It even recognizes your face and will launch directly from your palm and hover there waiting for you to tell it what to do. Throw in a nice camera and you can take the coolest pics on your block. Just one thing, these drones have a history of being easily hacked.
What could happen if something goes wrong?
DJI drones have been easily hacked in the past. In 2017, the US Military issued a ban on using this company's drones for military purposes. Owning an insecure flying camera could present some problems for civilians too, so buyer beware.
Can it snoop on me?
Camera
Device: Yes
App: Yes
Microphone
Device: Yes
App: Yes
Tracks location
Device: Yes
App: Yes
What can be used to sign up?
Can’t Determine
Phone
Can’t Determine
Third-party account
Can’t Determine
What data does the company collect?
Personal
Body related
Social
How does the company use this data?
How can you control your data?
What is the company’s known track record of protecting users’ data?
Can this product be used offline?
User-friendly privacy information?
Links to privacy information
Does this product meet our Minimum Security Standards?
Encryption
Strong password
Security updates
Manages vulnerabilities
Information security researchers have complained that the bug bounty program is ineffective.
Privacy policy
Does the product use AI?
Is this AI untrustworthy?
What kind of decisions does the AI make about you or for you?
Is the company transparent about how the AI works?
Does the user have control over the AI features?
Dive Deeper
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Security flaw in DJI’s website and apps exposed accounts to hackers and drone live feedsTechCrunch
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DJI's Spark drones to be bricked by September 1 unless firmware updatedThe Register
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Man gets threats—not bug bounty—after finding DJI customer data in public viewArs Technica
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