Facebook in talks to acquire drone maker: Report

Written By Unknown on Selasa, 04 Maret 2014 | 21.43

NEW DELHI: Facebook may be in talks to acquire drone maker Titan Aerospace as part of its efforts to bring internet access to the unconnected under Internet.org, which the company backs.

According to a TechCrunch report, the social networking giant is in talks to buy Titan Aerospace, which makes unmanned drones that stay near the earth's orbit, powered by solar energy. The website cites sources as saying that the price for the acquisition is close to $60 million.

The online publication has said Facebook is likely to use these drones to provide internet access to parts of the world that are not connected to the internet, starting with Africa. It adds that Facebook would build 11,000 "Salora 60" drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles.

A video posted by Titan Aerospace suggests that the drones could potentially be used for weather monitoring, disaster recovery, earth imaging, or communications. The company's website explains that the Salora drones are capable of supporting a wide range of voice and data communications and can be used to extend the range of 'line of sight' communication and data systems.

The drones come with an internal battery back to store energy harnessed from the sun. They can remain at a height of 20km above sea level for five years without needing to refuel or land.

Facebook drones may work just like Google's Project Loon initiative under which the internet giant intends to provide internet access to remote places through hot air balloons. The company is testing the balloons in New Zealand as part of a pilot project.


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