Facebook's giant, internet-beaming drone took its first test flight — and it was a major success
Facebook took its futuristic, internet-beaming drone out for its first spin, and it was a major success.
The tech giant wants to use the drone to provide internet access to people living in remote locations who have to go without it. Google is also working on a similar drone as part of its Project Titan.
Scroll down for a closer look at the first test flight.
The drone is part of Facebook's Internet.org project that's dedicated to providing free internet services to people around the world.
FacebookIt's worth noting that Internet.org has taken some heat by those who call it an affront to the principles of net neutrality. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has responded to that critique.
Facebook wants to use the solar-powered drone, dubbed Aquila, to beam the internet to "hundreds of millions of people" in remote areas.
FacebookThe drone runs on solar power during the day and relies on a battery at night. When it's complete, it will be able to stay airborne for 90 days at a time.
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