The consortium plans to conduct a series of test flights to assess the feasibility of using drones for large-area laser scanning applications.

The investment underscores the growing importance of advanced weather forecasting in various industries and national security.

A New Era of Environmental Stewardship Through Drone Technology

To put their journey in perspective, the company's combined nautical miles could encapsulate the Earth 48 times or make a round trip to the moon 2.5 times.