Cloud Seeding Startup Generates Millions of Liters of Water in Alaska in a Short Time

Southern California-based cloud seeding startup Rainmaker announced that during a test study in Alaska, it used high-tech drones to generate approximately 19 million gallons—about 72 million liters—of water in just three hours.

Details of the Alaska Test

Rainmaker, a Southern California-based startup, deployed high-tech drones over the weekend to increase the precipitation capacity of a series of clouds in Alaska. The company announced that this test resulted in the rapid formation of millions of liters of water.

Operating Principle of the Technology

Rainmaker uses advanced weather monitoring software and drone systems to target clouds. In these operations, silver iodide is sprayed into the clouds to encourage the formation of ice crystals, resulting in rain and snowfall.

Future Goals and Projects

Company executives state that glaciers could be preserved and restored in the future through man-made snowfall. Additionally, new water sources are targeted to be brought to the Colorado River and the Great Salt Lake in the coming months.

Expert Opinions and Industry Status

While advances in drone and artificial intelligence technologies driven by the climate crisis pave the way for new startups, experts emphasize that such methods alone cannot completely eliminate the effects of severe droughts.