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Saildrone Launches 2026 Hurricane Mission to Support NOAA Rapid Intensification Research

Saildrone has announced it will deploy 10 Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) during the 2026 hurricane season to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in its mission to forecast hurricanes, pro…

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Pictured: Saildrone Explorer

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