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Facebook Trials British Drones To Bring The Internet To The Masses

  • BBC, Friday, July 22, 2016 8:12 AM

In a warehouse in Somerset, the latest phase in Facebook's bid for world domination has been taking shape. Or to put it less dramatically, the social network's plan to connect millions in developing countries is proceeding. It is called Project Aquila and involves building solar-powered aircraft that will fly for months at a time above remote places, beaming down an Internet connection.

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