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

The skies above could look very different in the near future, but not everyone is happy about it. Rainmaker, a company pioneering drone-based cloud seeding technology, has submitted a proposal to the FAA to expand its operations significantly. However, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the largest pilot union in the world, is urging the FAA to reject the plan, citing safety concerns. This article dives into the details of Rainmaker's cloud-seeding proposal, the ALPA's opposition, and the potential implications for the future of weather modification. Rainmaker's Ambitious Cloud Seeding Drone Program Rainmaker aims to use a fleet of drones to autonomously deliver cloud-seeding agents, like silver iodide, into clouds to enhance precipitation. The company claims its technology is more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional methods, such as aircraft-based cloud seeding. The proposal details plans for widespread deployment across several states, focusing on …