Tornado path visualization - what is this data?

In summary, the conversation revolved around trying to understand the significance of gold points and associated lines in a dataset related to a tornado that hit Uxbridge, Ontario. The conclusion was that the data could potentially be flight paths of drones used to assess damage. However, there were difficulties in accessing the actual images. It was also mentioned that some of the closed loops in the data may be due to drones returning home after completing their mission.
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A tornado swept through the town of Uxbridge Ontario last week. What does this data say?
Does anyone have a clue what the gold points and associated lines represent?

I notice that all the gold lines form closed loops (so they're not travel paths) and they cross themselves (so they're not contours).

I can't think of any type of data that would result in this.
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DaveC426913 said:
Summary: A tornado swept through the town of Uxbridge Ontario last week. What does this data say?

I can't think of any type of data that would result in this.
The blue dots apparently represent images taken from a drone.
Additional photos collected via drone for the May 21, 2022, Uxbridge, ON event. Ground survey conducted May 22, 2022.
But the path/file seem to be to the individual's computer.
 
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In hindsight, I can see that several of closed loops have one leg that is long and straight. A drone racing home for 'Mission Completed' treats.
 
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