When a major storm threatens, we want to know where it will hit and how strong it will be. Current methods of flying planes into hurricanes to track storms are costly and can be dangerous. Now engineers are developing small, inexpensive drones that can fly through hurricanes to take necessary measurements.

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Tiny Drones Deliver Bird's Eye Views of Hurricanes (2:00).