Disclosed herein is a drifting airborne probe that includes a body having an aerodynamic shape that is biologically inspired by a wind dispersible natural seed. The probe includes a total mass of less than 10 grams, a power source operably connected to the body; at least one sensor operably connected to the body for collecting data from the environment and about the environment, a transmitter for transmitting the data operably connected to the body and no active propulsion system. Disclosed herein is also a method for collecting and transmitting data about an environment that includes providing a plurality of these drifting airborne probes. Moreover, a system that utilizes a plurality of these drifting airborne probes is also provided.
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