# Rainmaker’s Cloud Seeding Breakthrough | Anchorage News

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Published: 2026-09-11T11:56:31+00:00
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Drought grips nearly 60% of the U.S., with over 10% in extreme conditions, threatening agriculture, ecosystems, and water supplies. Enter Rainmaker, a startup using custom drones, radar, and silver iodide to seed clouds and generate targeted rain — currently testing in Alaska’s ideal climate. In one test, they produced 19 million gallons in just three hours. While scaling remains a challenge, their goal is clear: prove this tech can reliably boost water where it’s needed most — and win public trust to make it happen. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/30a2aedf42069414

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