Parrot, WISeKey partner to equip ANAFI drones with advanced digital security solutions

July 15, 2020 | AUVSI News

Parrot is partnering with global cybersecurity and IoT company WISeKey International Holding Ltd to equip its growing range of ANAFI drones with advanced digital security solutions from WISeKey. 

Users of Parrot’s ANAFI drones need the highest levels of privacy, encryption and security for their flights. The companies will leverage WISeKey’s decades of expertise and suite of proven security technologies, and combine that with Parrot’s own drone security offerings to provide platforms that are not only compliant with the world’s most strict privacy regulations, but also set a new paradigm of standards for future innovations. 

“As drone use continues to climb exponentially within the professional sector, Parrot understands the immense need for cutting edge cybersecurity standards and capabilities to ensure the ongoing protection of valuable data,” explains Victor Vuillard, chief security officer/CTO Cybersecurity of Parrot.

“Our partnership with WISeKey will further secure our ANAFI drones’ infrastructure, redefine modern drone security, and deliver peace of mind to our professional users.”

Described as “secure, ultra-compact, rugged and powerful,” Parrot’s range of ANAFI drones allow users to gain a new vantage point, collect valuable data and improve safety and efficiencies for a variety of sensitive flights. Parrot says that its latest ANAFI USA drone is equipped with secure network connection and authentication, robust data encryption and privacy features that ensure that end users have total control over where and how their data is managed.

Parrot adds that it will be able to further guarantee the security of its drone flights and recorded data for professional users thanks to equipping its UAS with WISeKey’s digital security technologies from inflight control systems down to infrastructure.

WISeKey’s VaultIC4xx series of secure elements offers reliable solutions to secure and prove the drone’s digital identity. They also protect data and firmware against compromise when stored in the drone or in transit, which guarantees a secure connection between the controller and the drone.

The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has certified WISeKey’s VaultIC4xx secure elements following FIPS140-2 Level 3 standard, which is one of the strongest and globally recognized digital security levels. They are developed on Common Criteria EAL5+ certified hardware, another government grade security certification.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Parrot as we continue our company’s mission to secure digital identity, firmware and sensitive data, and extend the applications of our technologies into new markets and growing industries across the globe,” says Carlos Moreira, WISeKey’s founder and CEO.

“Drones are increasingly used for sensitive operations thus remain a key target of bad actors. Through the powerful ANAFI drone platform, we look forward to driving a stronger future for drone cybersecurity.”