OTUS Project
@project_otus
The Observations of Tornadoes by UAV Systems (OTUS) project is an effort to gather reliable measurements of the environment within and surrounding a tornado.
Saw a multi-vortex tornado this afternoon at Parmelee SD, had an @project_otus deployment on this
Narrowly missed getting a drone inside this tornado south of Johnstown/Ainsworth, NE yesterday evening. We will be on the hunt for the next few days. Photo taken by team member @TornadoStudy

We have not yet recovered the drone but believe it’s in the vicinity; please email us at [email protected] if you find it or want more details to assist
🚨HELP NEEDED 🚨 One of the two drones flown through this tornado has not yet been recovered. It holds immensely valuable data. We are exploring all avenues to locate it. Please let us know if you find this drone or can assist. Last known position at 46°56'28.0"N, 98°25'56.3"W
Drone flight inside a weak tornado at 7:18pm a couple miles north of Grygla MN
Inside the EF3+ Spiritwood, ND wedge tornado near peak intensity from our research drone!
Our first flight yesterday was inside the tornadogenesis and growth phase of a soon-to-be wedge tornado near Spiritwood and Jamestown, ND. Data and more video will be shared as we process material.
🚨HELP NEEDED 🚨 One of the two drones flown through this tornado has not yet been recovered. It holds immensely valuable data. We are exploring all avenues to locate it. Please let us know if you find this drone or can assist. Last known position at 46°56'28.0"N, 98°25'56.3"W
2 drones making passes through center of large wedge, multi-vortex tornado Spiritwood ND
Night vision drone view about to pass through a tornado near Fort Ransom, ND this evening collecting thermodynamic and wind data

Night vision drone inside stovepipe tornado rope tornado just roped out Fort Ransom ND
2 drones making passes through center of large wedge, multi-vortex tornado Spiritwood ND
Our view deploying on a tornado at Spearman TX tonight, which became slightly too far to reach while repositioning away from hail.
