Facebook is reportedly testing solar-powered internet drones again -- this time with Airbus

Facebook is reportedly testing solar-powered internet drones again -- this time with Airbus

Facebook last year grounded its ambitious plan to develop a solar-powered drone to beam internet across the world, but the company isn't done with the concept, it seems. The social media giant is working with aeronautics giant Airbus to test drones in Australia, according to a new report from Germany's NetzPolitik. Using a request under Australia's Freedom of Information Act, NetzPolitik got hold of a document that shows the two companies spent last year in talks over a collaboration with test flights scheduled for November and December 2018.