rooster59 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Drones are to be used in rain-making operations BANGKOK:-- The Royal Rain Making and Agricultural Aviation Department has signed a memorandum of understanding to receive funding from the Agricultural Research Development Agency for the development of UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) in rain-making operations. The department has also inked an MOU with Civil Aviation Authority for the training of pilots to work in artificial rain-making missions. RRAAD head Lersak Riewtrakulpaiboon said the department currently has 50 pilots for rain-making missions, but it needs to have 90 to cope with the workload. Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/drones-used-rain-making-operations/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2016-09-17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thechook Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Isn't there flooding at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 They will have the same success with magic wands and it is way more economical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 They must be dancing around the officer, ' we're getting new toys ' ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: the department currently has 50 pilots for rain-making missions Isn't the country just getting over its worst drought in 50 years? What were these 50 pilots actually achieving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 8 minutes ago, jamesbrock said: Isn't the country just getting over its worst drought in 50 years? What were these 50 pilots actually achieving? However given the name of the dept. it MUST have been a raging success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 3 minutes ago, NongKhaiKid said: However given the name of the dept. it MUST have been a raging success. Of course, and that 1.5 Billion baht they spend each year is most definitely money well spent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 First, why not consult the holy fudges and the dabble headed gecko as how is best to get the rain to come down, if all fail, why not recruit some of the helicopter pilots that are obviously in abundance there coz they keep letting them fall out of the sky every few days..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldroj Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 (edited) At least RRAAD head Lersak Riewtrakulpaiboon should get an all-expense paid trip to the US as part of a fact-finding mission. http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/nevada-cloud-seeding-drone-increase-rainfall-end-drought/ If nothing else, at least he could learn a new dance while he's there. Edited September 17, 2016 by waldroj Fixed problem with video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 7 minutes ago, waldroj said: At least RRAAD head Lersak Riewtrakulpaiboon should get an all-expense paid trip to the US as part of a fact-finding mission. http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/nevada-cloud-seeding-drone-increase-rainfall-end-drought/ If nothing else, at least he could learn a new dance while he's there. https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=%23&ved=0ahUKEwiWu-eSjJXPAhUMkJQKHXdZD4kQwqsBCCYwAg&usg=AFQjCNF1sHlk2z9QIx28jtvfnGP_UlkifA&sig2=NZptBtlTghMJbl8axwwKHw Note that the "success" was that the drone released the flares, there was no mention whether the flares actually caused rain, which is a glaring omission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Oooooooh puuuuuuuuleaze.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharecropper Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 "RRAAD head Lersak Riewtrakulpaiboon said the department currently has 50 pilots for rain-making missions, but it needs to have 90 to cope with the workload. " What workload's that then? Carting wheelbarrow-loads of money to the bank? I'm sure the 'earn' potential of these 'departments' is part of the reason behind the coming to power of our Glorious Leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I thought drones were banned in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharecropper Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 6 minutes ago, gandalf12 said: I thought drones were banned in Thailand Don't you ever listen on a Friday night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 To what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 6 minutes ago, sharecropper said: "RRAAD head Lersak Riewtrakulpaiboon said the department currently has 50 pilots for rain-making missions, but it needs to have 90 to cope with the workload. " What workload's that then? Carting wheelbarrow-loads of money to the bank? I'm sure the 'earn' potential of these 'departments' is part of the reason behind the coming to power of our Glorious Leader. I actually happened upon the Facebook page of the RRAAD pilots the other week - they look to be having an awesome life flying over such a beautiful country in modern well maintained aircraft. There seemed to be no lack of new toys for them to play with. No mention of rain, but they certainly liked their toys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatproblem Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 59 minutes ago, gandalf12 said: I thought drones were banned in Thailand They work in every government department Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharecropper Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 50 minutes ago, gandalf12 said: To what? I can't answer that under the threat of being Article 44'd.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexlowe Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I like the sounds of this. But perhaps, to be on the safe side, they'd better set a budget of 10 billion baht to build an arc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 why dont they all just sit on the drones and pee as it flies thru the air, probably get more "rainfall" that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijb Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 (edited) 3 hours ago, canuckamuck said: They will have the same success with magic wands and it is way more economical. Doesn't the wand choose the wizard? BTW: The General (we do not say his name) prefers 'human drones' for his new government. Edited September 17, 2016 by rijb felt like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhd Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 this will work as good as the 1000 boat propellors to send the water faster to the sea a few years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 4 hours ago, Thechook said: Isn't there flooding at the moment Yes, in many places, but whats a little inconvenience now and again during these hard times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Another fantastic achievement form the rain makers, I don't think anyone else use drones for Rain making so this is another first for Prayut , section 44 and Thailand, matter of fact, I don't think there's too many countries that do rainmaking at all, except as a dance, with 90 pilots and plenty of drones , there is a good case for no droughts this coming hot season.............................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Gravy Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Still can't get my head around the obsession with Rain making. Especially as Thailand seems to have more than enough rain water. Maybe the floods a few years back was just a dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgeorgeallen Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 2 hours ago, gandalf12 said: I thought drones were banned in Thailand well so are hookers. laws can be applied selectively to maximize income. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khon Kaen Dave Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Excuse me for being ignorant about this subject,but,is this true?can rain really be made?I never heard of it until i saw it on thai visa..How do they do it? I mean,we in khon kaen are pretty much up to our asse's here in rain at the moment,so where is this rain being made? I know that they found a cure for aids and ebola,but i didnt know about this. can some kind sole please enlighten me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 1 hour ago, Khon Kaen Dave said: Excuse me for being ignorant about this subject,but,is this true?can rain really be made?I never heard of it until i saw it on thai visa..How do they do it? I mean,we in khon kaen are pretty much up to our asse's here in rain at the moment,so where is this rain being made? I know that they found a cure for aids and ebola,but i didnt know about this. can some kind sole please enlighten me. I feel you have mastered the art of being facetious, however....if you are serious, I believe that there is an old bearded man up there in the sky watching over us and he controls the big taps in the clouds that pass above us temporarily obscuring our view of his blue heaven. Rain-making is possible, but you need the clouds to seed in the first place. H.M.the King is an expert in this science. Google and become thoroughly enlightened. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/2940430.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 (edited) 7 hours ago, jamesbrock said: Isn't the country just getting over its worst drought in 50 years? What were these 50 pilots actually achieving? The obvious answer is a shortage of pilots. The answer buy drones. Its the next logical THAI (Thai Heavenly Artificial Intelligence) answer. You will achieve the same nothing results for less money. Edited September 17, 2016 by elgordo38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brer Fox Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 9 hours ago, Thechook said: Isn't there flooding at the moment Too true but this is not about making rain. This is about making money for the well connected and well heeled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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