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Sri Lanka in talks to test Facebook drones over island: minister
Sri Lanka is in talks with Facebook to test its solar powered high-flying drones over the island which can provide high speed internet, Telecom Minister Harin Fernando said.
Facebook's Aquila is a 'flying wing' style drone which will soar in the stratosphere between 60,000 to 90,000 feet above the ground. The drones are expected to stay aloft for several months and can be steered.
"New technology coming into Sri Lanka is positive," Fernando said.
Google Loon has already signed up to set up a joint venture company with local operators and the government to operate its floating base stations suspended on balloons and the balloons have already arrived in the island.
Fernando said google unmanned cars are also expected to be tested in Sri Lanka in June.
Sri Lanka has been a testing ground for many advanced communications technologies in the region. The island's small size and proactive regulatory stance had been key factors behind it.
http://www.economynext.com/Sri_Lank...ok_drones_over_island__minister-3-4165-7.html
Sri Lanka is in talks with Facebook to test its solar powered high-flying drones over the island which can provide high speed internet, Telecom Minister Harin Fernando said.
Facebook's Aquila is a 'flying wing' style drone which will soar in the stratosphere between 60,000 to 90,000 feet above the ground. The drones are expected to stay aloft for several months and can be steered.
"New technology coming into Sri Lanka is positive," Fernando said.
Google Loon has already signed up to set up a joint venture company with local operators and the government to operate its floating base stations suspended on balloons and the balloons have already arrived in the island.
Fernando said google unmanned cars are also expected to be tested in Sri Lanka in June.
Sri Lanka has been a testing ground for many advanced communications technologies in the region. The island's small size and proactive regulatory stance had been key factors behind it.
http://www.economynext.com/Sri_Lank...ok_drones_over_island__minister-3-4165-7.html