Earlier it was reported that the company plans to extend Facebook Internet in developing countries using drones. At the Social Good Summit Yael Maguire of the research division Facebook Connectivity Lab shared the company's plans in this direction. In an interview with the CEO of Mashable Pete Cashmore Maguire said that their drones will be able to stay in the air for a few months or even years at a height of about 18 000 - 27 000 meters. In collaboration with Internet.org Facebook is already considering options for using aircraft with solar panels, which can fly up to five years.
On assurances Yael Maguire, to achieve their goals is not enough conventional drones and aircraft should be the size of a Boeing 747. also reported that one person will simultaneously monitor hundreds of aircraft. Facebook plans to launch the first test sample in the next year.