Pilot Union Calls on FAA to Block Rainmaker’s Controversial Drone Cloud-Seeding Proposal
Pilot Union Calls on FAA to Block Rainmaker’s Controversial Drone Cloud-Seeding Proposal
Pilot Union Urges FAA to Reject Rainmaker’s Drone Cloud-Seeding Plan: Safety Concerns Take Flight The skies above are becoming increasingly crowded, not just with traditional aircraft but also with a growing number of drones. While drones offer innovative solutions in various industries, concerns about safety and airspace management are also rising. The latest point of contention? Rainmaker, a company proposing to use drones for cloud seeding, and the strong opposition they face from a major pilot union. According to a recent TechCrunch report, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing over 69,000 pilots in North America, has formally urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reject Rainmaker's ambitious plan. ALPA's concerns center on the potential risks these drone operations pose to commercial aviation and general aviation safety. Let's delve deeper into the issues at hand and explore why this proposal is generating so much debate. What is Rainmaker'…