# Intercontinental Social Media Drones This Facebook Drone Looks to Connect the World with Internet By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-04-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-drone References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/facebook-internet-org-build-drones-lasers-flying-internet-03-31-2014/) & [internet.org](http://internet.org/) Facebook has been very busy lately trying to expand as rapidly as possible and this Facebook drone will seriously help it do that. By now we know that not everywhere in the world has Internet, but Facebook and partner Internet.org's plan is to use the Facebook drone to provide flying Internet to areas with connectivity. The planes are sturdy and have long endurance. The fact that they are unmanned makes it easier for them to be controlled and maintained. It also allows for the drones to e quickly moved to different locations that require them. The idea may be a little bit off in the distance for now but it could be a short amount of time until the whole world is connected. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/facebook-internet-org-build-drones-lasers-flying-internet-03-31-2014/), [internet.org](http://internet.org/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Expanding Internet Connectivity:** The Facebook drone aims to provide flying internet to areas with limited connectivity, presenting opportunities for companies to expand internet access globally. - **Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (uavs):** The use of drones in providing internet access offers possibilities for the development and utilization of UAVs for various commercial purposes. - **Global Connectivity Initiatives:** The partnership between Facebook and Internet.org in using drones to connect remote areas highlights the potential for collaborative projects in expanding global internet connectivity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Telecommunications:** Telecommunications companies can explore partnerships and innovative solutions utilizing drones to expand their internet service coverage. - **UAV Technology:** The development of internet-providing drones presents opportunities for companies in the UAV industry to enhance their technology and explore new applications. - **Global Technology Initiatives:** The Facebook drone project showcases the potential for global technology initiatives to bridge the digital divide and connect underserved areas worldwide. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Media Video Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snap-pixy.md) - [Drone Marketing Initatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-shows.md) - [Streamlined Drone Delivery Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-delivery-network.md) - [Flying Aquatic Maintenance Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaair-integrated-drone.md) - [Intercity Cargo Delivery Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-express.md) - [Heavy-Duty Hybrid Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-drones.md) - [Autonomous Cargo Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-drones.md) - [Multi-Mode Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimode-camera-drones.md) - [Inflatable Body Digital Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobar-drone.md)