Utah Bets on Cloud-Seeding Drones to Combat Drought
Utah Bets on Cloud-Seeding Drones to Combat Drought
US · Published Apr 27, 2026
Utah and Idaho are using cloud-seeding drones to combat drought.
Drones release silver iodide into clouds to increase snowfall.
Utah has significantly increased its cloud-seeding budget.
Drones enhance snowfall, replenish water reserves
Utah and Idaho are implementing cutting-edge technology to address the ongoing drought crisis, utilizing cloud-seeding drones to enhance snowfall and replenish dwindling water reserves. The drones, operated by Rainmaker, are reported to have produced around 142 million gallons of water as snow. These drones work by dispensing silver iodide into storm clouds, which aids in the formation of ice crystals and subsequently increases precipitation. The initiative is particularly focused on alleviating the dire situation at the Great Salt Lake, which has suffered significantly from the prolonged drought.
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