Facebook has created one of the largest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) which plans to provide internet access to remote parts of the world. The solar powered drone will be able to fly for three months at a time without landing, using laser beam to beam data to a base station on the ground. Facebook aims to use a network of aerial drones as a means to provide internet access to large rural areas, with the help of local internet service providers (ISPs).
This could potentially be the start of a connectivity boost in rural areas, which make up a large part of the world. As of now, only 40% of the world is connected to the Internet and therefore this project if successful, will be largely beneficial to the remaining majority.
By: Wee Yong Hui Bronson
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