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With the inundation of more cost effective and improved flight performance Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, there is a growing interest for individuals and companies to explore the use of this device for leisure and business purposes. In this paper, we will explore and discuss the forensic examination process on one of the more popular brands of UAV in Singapore, namely DJI. The popular consumer DJI drone models are the Mavic and Phantom series. The slide shows the lowest end of DJI drone offering – the DJI Mavic mini. The uniqueness for DJI Mavic mini is the weight is only 249 gram, i.e. lesser than the weight for drone registration. The hobbyist favorite drones also include the Mavic 2 and Mavic Air 2. The other series are the DJI Phantom 3 and Phantom 4, both are common drone models. With the improved capabilities and performance, these drones have been exploited by people with ill intent to commit offensive acts like trespassing the No-Flight Zone and trafficking of forbidden goods or items. The advanced features of the drone help to conceal their notorious acts and make identification of the flight operator challenging.
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