Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds

Cloud seeding involves dispersing compounds such as silver iodide into clouds using aircraft or drones to form ice crystals that eventually fall as rain or snow. Recently, start-up Rainmaker utilized drones over Alaska to conduct weather modification experiments, reportedly generating millions of gallons of water.

Despite the potential to combat water scarcity, the lack of prior public notification and environmental monitoring has drawn criticism. Experts and conservationists remain skeptical about the long-term safety and efficacy of these methods in solving broader water crises.