Record Breaking Drone Captures First-Ever Footage From Within Tropical Cyclone

Low-cost atmospheric profiling Tropical Cyclone data collection Boundary layer measurement UAS 3D wind profile measurements Drone for extreme flight conditions Autonomous storm-relative navigation Pressure, Temperature, Humidity (PTH) drone, 15,000 ft AGL altitude 90-minute flight endurance Air-deployed from P-3 Orion Custom wind estimation algorithms Ruggedized UAS "Launch-and-forget" operations

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Inside Hurricane Melissa
The Record-Breaking Drone That Thrives In The Eye

This 2.6lbs UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) became the first to measure the full evolution of a tropical cyclone, as well as the first to capture footage from within a tropical cyclone.

Learn why this breakthrough technology is drawing national attention and how the data it collects is redefining storm prediction.

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Behind The Wings The Hurricane Hunters Season 7 Episode 1 | 26m 41s Video has Closed Captions| CC When others turn back, they fly straight into the eye of a storm. The Hurricane Hunters, an elite unit of aviators, use specialized aircraft to gather real-time data from inside hurricanes. From cutting-edge radar to autonomous drones deployed in-flight, this episode explores the high-risk missions, unique aircraft, and courageous crews who help improve hurricane forecasting, risking their lives t 10/31/2025