Facebook solar-powered drone logs on for testing

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Leading social network hopes its Aquila plane will one day provide internet access to remote regions

Facebook has unveiled its first full-scale solar-powered drone, passing a new milestone in its push to provide global internet access. The social network company claims the plane, named Aquila, can...

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