Saildrone captures first video from inside a major hurricane
Saildrone and NOAA captured video and data from inside Hurricane Sam using an uncrewed surface vehicle.
Evidence notes
- Saildrone 1045 operated inside Category 4 Hurricane Sam.
- The mission demonstrated USV data collection in extreme hurricane conditions.
- The demonstration validates The company's technology in unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations.
Company context
Saildrone builds and operates uncrewed surface vehicles for maritime intelligence, ocean mapping, ISR and environmental monitoring. Its platforms combine wind or solar power, onboard sensing and autonomy for long-endurance ocean missions.