Facebook pulls the plug on its Aquila internet drone
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Facebook's WiFi locator is available to users worldwide
“Find WiFi” lets you see which businesses near you offer free WiFi.
Facebook successfully lands its Aquila drone for the first time
This is only the second test of the company's solar-powered, internet-providing aircraft.
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Facebook's latest drone delivers internet during a disaster
The unmanned 'Tether-antenna' helicopter can fly 'for months' at a time.
Facebook's internet drone crash-landed because it was windy
Future Aquila models will include an airbrake or spoiler to provide better control on descent.
Facebook drone failure prompts a US investigation
The NTSB wants to understand the problems involved in a June 28th test flight.
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Facebook's solar-powered drone makes first full test flight
Mark Zuckerberg is having his Wright Brothers moment.
