The view from the ground after a devastating hurricane is heartbreaking. T

The view from the ground after a devastating hurricane is heartbreaking. T

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Drones Are More Helpful Than Ever in Hurricane-ravaged Texas and Florida

The view from the ground after a devastating hurricane is heartbreaking. The view from the sky is more revealing. Unmanned aircraft — small and large — swooped in during the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey to get a glimpse of the devastation. That's why insurance companies have been using drone technology more than ever before to quickly -- and safely -- assess damage from the storm.