Alto Cirra
Alto Cirra develops autonomous drone systems for precision cloud seeding, using advanced analytics and real-time data to enhance precipitation in water-stressed regions. The company's purpose-built UAS fleets execute calibrated seeding profiles within storm cells, guided by a software platform for storm forecasting and atmospheric data collection. This approach aims to make cloud seeding measurable, repeatable, and safe for communities dependent on mountain snowpack.
- Drones & Uncrewed Systems
- Clean Technology
- Aerospace
- Hardware
- Data & Analytics
Funding
Founders
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Product
Problem
Water scarcity threatens communities, agriculture, and ecosystems, particularly in arid regions where precipitation is inconsistent and demand continues to grow. Traditional cloud seeding methods rely on manned aircraft, which are expensive, less precise, and limited in their ability to target specific storm cells or operate safely in challenging weather conditions.
Solution
Alto Cirra uses drone-driven cloud seeding and advanced analytics to secure water for communities and the environment. The company operates autonomous UAS fleets that launch into storm cells, executing calibrated seeding profiles with repeatable accuracy. A software layer handles storm forecasting, storm selection, and atmospheric data analysis, ensuring that seeding operations are deployed where they will have the greatest impact. The integrated approach combines precision delivery with data-driven targeting, enabling more effective precipitation enhancement while reducing operational costs and risks compared with crewed aircraft.
Target Audience
Primary customers are water utilities, agricultural organizations, municipalities, and government agencies responsible for water resource management in drought-prone regions, particularly in the western United States.
Features
- Autonomous UAS fleets designed for precision payload deployment in cloud-seeding operations
- Calibrated seeding profiles that execute repeatable, accurate dispersal patterns within storm cells
- Software platform for storm forecasting, storm selection, and atmospheric data collection
- Data analytics layer to measure precipitation outcomes and refine seeding strategies over time
- Purpose-built, rugged drone airframes engineered for sustained flight in harsh storm environments
- Integration of environmental expertise with climate technology for responsible water-resource management