Gabriel Rodrigues Carrijo

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Gabriel Rodrigues Carrijo is a researcher focused on the intersection of cybersecurity and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), with a particular emphasis on the vulnerabilities of commercial drones. His most cited work, "The Impact of DoS Attacks on the AR.Drone 2.0" (2016, 64 citations), is a foundational study that systematically demonstrates how denial-of-service attacks can compromise the navigation and task execution of widely used quadcopters. By exposing the overlooked security gaps in civilian drone operations, Carrijo’s research highlights a critical vulnerability in the growing UAV ecosystem, where information security often takes a backseat to performance and usability. This contribution has been instrumental in raising awareness among engineers and security researchers about the need for robust countermeasures in drone communication protocols. Carrijo’s work serves as a wake-up call for the field, bridging the gap between classical cybersecurity principles and the unique challenges of aerial robotics. His findings continue to inform the design of more resilient UAV systems, making him a key voice in the ongoing effort to secure autonomous technologies against emerging threats.