Facebook has announced the first successful test flight of a high-altitude solar plane to bring internet access to remote parts of the world. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his team watch the drone take flight. The Aquila drone has the wingspan of an airliner but weighs less than a car. Facebook Twitter Pinterest The Aquila drone ascends from the runway. Facebook Twitter Pinterest The final adjustments are made to the drone before takeoff.

Source: The Guardian July 21, 2016 18:18 UTC