Facebook has quietly announced that it will no longer be continuing with its Aquila project, a giant drone designed to fly at high altitude and beam down internet connectivity to remote areas. In a blog post written by director of engineering Yael Maguire, the company admitted that growing competition in the space from established aerospace businesses meant that Aquila was … [Read more...] about Aquila: Facebook Shuts Down Internet Delivery Drone Project
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Solar Drones to be Developed in NY
Luminati Aerospace, LLC has announced that it has purchased a former skydiving operation in Riverside, NY to produce solar powered drones. Daniel Preston, CEO, states that the company will hire 40 high-tech employees immediately, as they enter what he estimates to be a two year research and development phase. The company plans to develop solar powered, high altitude drones … [Read more...] about Solar Drones to be Developed in NY
