I have no idea what this was shot on, but the drone held up very well given the circumstances, and the footage is pretty incredible.

That really is incredible footage - thanks for sharing

Oh dear. That's all there is to say.

Astonishing footage. Nice find, N.O.T. Thank Heavens we don't get such violent conditions here.

Holy.   *****. that is incredible.

That's an amazing video and has to be the best footage of a multiple vortex structure ever recorded.  Nice find and thanks for sharing N.O.T.  

Yeah, there's something almost beautiful about the lines of the moisture rushing accross the landcsape INTO the vortex/vortices as well.

Horrifying but mesmerising.

I searched the comments for a while to see if I could spot what kind of drone it was shot on, but couldn't see any mention. Hardy drone and brave pilot IMHO.

It's certainly the most impressive tornado footage I've ever seen - capturing the movement, ferocity, destruction, structure and beauty... I just had to share the find!

No Original Thought Posted at 5-23 03:39
Yeah, there's something almost beautiful about the lines of the moisture rushing accross the landcsape INTO the vortex/vortices as well.

Horrifying but mesmerising.

Tornado Alley traditionally refers to the corridor-shaped region in the Midwestern United States where tornadoes typically occur.  The states most commonly included are Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, Iowa, and South Dakota.  According to NOAA statistics Iowa averages 46 tornadoes a year.  

So I'm guessing Reed Timmer and Team Dominator stay busy capturing tornado footage.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 5-23 03:51
Tornado Alley traditionally refers to the corridor-shaped region in the Midwestern United States where tornadoes typically occur.  The states most commonly included are Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, Iowa, and South Dakota.  According to NOAA statistics Iowa averages 46 tornadoes a year.  

So I'm guessing Reed Timmer and Team Dominator stay busy capturing tornado footage.

I've seen a number of documentaries on 'storm chasers' in that area but usually in armoured pimped up staion waggons or vans, leaping out with camcorders while a Rick Moranis type sits in the back of the vehicle staring at instruments like the Lone Gunmen...

I didn't expect to see someone chasing a tornado so close with a drone and the drone surviving.

I was half expecting the footage to witch to somewhere in Oz with some orbit shots of the Emerald Castle and a tracking shot of a little girl skipping down a yellow brick road with three old fellas!

No Original Thought Posted at 5-23 03:57
I've seen a number of documentaries on 'storm chasers' in that area but usually in armoured pimped up staion waggons or vans, leaping out with camcorders while a Rick Moranis type sits in the back of the vehicle staring at instruments like the Lone Gunmen...

I didn't expect to see someone chasing a tornado so close with a drone and the drone surviving.

   No doubt this team put it all on the line.  It would be interesting to know which drone was able to survive those conditions.  


Him and his team do have a crazy storm chasing vehicle.

DowntownRDB Posted at 5-23 04:03
No doubt this team put it all on the line.  It would be interesting to know which drone was able to survive those conditions.  

That machine kinda puts Xzibit's efforts to shame!

Brilliant capture by whoever-pity the wind turbine couldn’t cope with the extra gusts

No Original Thought Posted at 5-23 06:19
That machine kinda puts Xzibit's efforts to shame!

It certainly does.  That's definitely the wildest machine I've ever seen.  

Possibly shot on. Mavic 3, if this article is correct.

https://dronexl.co/2024/05/22/dj ... ue_id=664eace6c5fff

That's powerful.

I'm sure this was not a mini xx drone!

Very nice find btw

Montfrooij Posted at 5-31 10:19
I'm sure this was not a mini xx drone!

Mavic 3, apparently.

No Original Thought Posted at 5-31 11:29
Mavic 3, apparently.

Yeah, makes more sense. That packs a lot more punch.

qué ariiesgado!!! pero una buena documentación!

Very nice shot!

You are very brave!

Ssb3 Posted at 6-4 23:49
You are very brave!

Not me, a guy called Reed Timmer.

Look him up on you tube, he does some incredible stuff.

No Original Thought Posted at 6-5 00:22
Not me, a guy called Reed Timmer.

Look him up on you tube, he does some incredible stuff.

Alright! I'll have a look!

That’s a terrifying looking tornado!

incredible footage! I wonder why no mention of what kindof drone it was?
Watching the movement of the air and all the debris was insane!!

msmoker37a Posted at 6-18 05:42
incredible footage! I wonder why no mention of what kindof drone it was?
Watching the movement of the air and all the debris was insane!!

Maybe DJI refused sponsorship so they figured they wouldn't give free promotion?
Just a guess, not based on anything.

Wow, it's so close to the vortex

I worry when there's any breeze about but these guys just go for it.
Interesting how that wind turbine folded.

sky wombat Posted at 6-18 19:09
I worry when there's any breeze about but these guys just go for it.
Interesting how that wind turbine folded.

Yeah me too. Always looking for the green "Good to fly" box on the drone weather apps... Whereas these guys are looking for the storm warnings!

I highly doubt this is real footage. It looks like a medium quality 3D render to my eyes

Wooooooooow

good！ very nice

Wow, That's powerful.

Wow! That's some spectacular footage! I'm guessing they used a zoom lens, such as on the Mavic 3, to get the closer shots.

Ray_Dunakin Posted at 7-3 13:08
Wow! That's some spectacular footage! I'm guessing they used a zoom lens, such as on the Mavic 3, to get the closer shots.

Mavic 3 apparently.

Incredible!!! Thanks for sharing your find NOT.

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That’s so cool!

That really is incredible footage - thanks for sharing