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: Concerns Rise Over Airspace Safety The skies above are becoming increasingly crowded, and the recent proposal by Rainmaker, a tech company aiming to revolutionize weather modification through drone-based cloud seeding, has sparked significant controversy. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the world's largest pilot union, has formally urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reject Rainmaker's plan, citing serious concerns about airspace safety and the potential for unforeseen consequences. What is Rainmaker Proposing? Rainmaker's plan involves deploying a fleet of autonomous drones equipped with specialized dispensers to release silver iodide into clouds. Silver iodide acts as a condensation nucleus, theoretically increasing precipitation and mitigating droughts. The company envisions a future where targeted cloud seeding can alleviate water shortages and even help combat wildfires. Accor…