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Jan 22, 2016 · R&D Management

How Facebook’s Drones and Laser Tech Aim to Connect the Unconnected

Facebook’s Internet.org initiative leverages massive drones like Aquila and experimental laser communication to deliver affordable internet access worldwide, detailing the technical challenges, collaborations with NASA and telecoms, regulatory hurdles, and the social debates surrounding net neutrality and the push to bring connectivity to underserved populations.