RADIUS LAB

Research Aerial Defense In Unmanned Systems​

Faculty

Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour
​Founder & Director
Assistant Professor of Cyber Operations
ssadeghp@citadel.edu

Resources

1. Parrot ANAFI AI

  • Camera: 48 MP with 4K HDR video (lossless zoom)​
  • Connectivity: 4G LTE module for BVLOS missions​
  • GNSS: Multi-band GPS with RTK support​
  • Key Features: Open-source SDK, onboard AI with real-time processing​
  • Use Case: AI-assisted surveillance, GPS spoofing resilience tests​

2. Autel EVO Nano+

  • Camera: 50 MP with RYYB sensor and PDAF + CDAF autofocus​
  • Flight Time: Up to 28 minutes​
  • Weight: <250g (ideal for indoor flight and regulatory exemptions)​
  • Key Features: Advanced obstacle avoidance, dual-band GNSS​
  • Use Case: Lightweight aerial reconnaissance and GPS spoofing demos

3. X4 Autonomy Developer Kit

  • Flight Controller: Pixhawk 4 Mini (PX4 Firmware)​
  • Sensors: GPS, IMU, barometer, magnetometer, optical flow​
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi, telemetry, MAVLink compatible​
  • Key Features: Fully programmable, supports onboard scripting & HITL simulation​
  • Use Case: Ghost injection attacks, MAVLink-based intrusion research

4. PX4 Development Kit – X500 v2

  • Frame: Carbon-fiber quadrotor (500mm class)​
  • Flight Controller: Pixhawk 6C (PX4 Firmware)​
  • Payload: Customizable (supports companion computers like Jetson Nano)​
  • Power System: 6S LiPo with 40+ minute endurance​
  • Use Case: Swarm simulation, sensor manipulation attacks

Research with Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour

  1. Simulating Ghost-Injection Attacks using PX4 Autopilot Systems
    Author: Kirin Chaplin
    Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour
  2. SDR-Based GPS Spoofing Attacks on Commercial Drones
    Author: Aidan Lenz
    Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour
  3. Leveraging Selenium to Develop FactCheckBot: Combating Misinformation and Disinformation with Automated Fact-Checking
    Author: Jesus Garcia
    Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour
  4. Modeling AI Traffic Through GNS3
    Authors: Jacob Bogle, Ryan Lutz
    Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour
  5. Detecting GPS Spoofing in Drones: Fusion Model & Transformers
    Authors: Jesus Garcia, Ethan Hong, Lev Peschykhin, Collin Quinn
    Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour
  6. Simulating Complex GPS Spoofing Attacks for Enhanced Drone Security
    Authors: Matthew Haas, Joshua Wooding, David Rodriguez
    Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour
  7. Securing AI-Driven Drones: Detecting GPU Data Leakage through Reinforcement Learning
    Author: Eric Moore
    Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour
  8. Testing the Impact of GPS Spoofing on Drone Flight Stability
    Author: Kyle Samida
    Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour
  9. Investigating the Security Vulnerabilities of Drone Systems through Ghost Injection Attacks
    Authors: Kirin Chaplin, Chase Loggins
    Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour
  10. Swarm Computing for Coordinated Drone Attacks: Control, Orchestration, and Defense Strategies
    Author: Wendy Jacumin
    Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour
  11. The Use of Small Drones in the Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine
    Author: Kseniia Horai
    Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour
  12. Modeling AI Traffic through GNS3
    Author: Jacob Bogle, Ryan Lutz
    Advisor: Dr. Shadi Sadeghpour