Facebook built a drone called Aquila, a major aspect of the company's push by providing Internet benefits where is either lacking or bad. Facebook initially detailed the drone project in 2014, that includes flying various solar-powered drones that transmit Internet motions underneath. Facebook had publicly announced that the drone's flight was successful and three times longer than anticipated because the "automatic landing algorithm" performed well.
However, according to VouxMagazine, the drone was on its earliest flight in Arizona when the crash happened that occurred previously in summer. Drone's right wing was ruined because of the wind blasts and increased velocity, bringing on the flying machine hit the ground and endure substantial damage. The flying machine experiencing issues in keeping up its appropriate angle to a stronger-than-expected wind.
Reports said that the autopilot immediately responds by bringing down the nose of the drone down to compensate and lifted the folds called elevons on its wings upward. That prompted to a lot of pressure and turning for the lightweight to handle. However, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said that the main issue why Aquila crash, it is because it could not back itself off through aerodynamic drag.
Meanwhile, FORTUNE stated that NTSB was examining the accident amid the experimental drill. The agency search all casualty including the drones weigh over 300 pounds and end in substantial harm to the flying machine. Reports stated that there are no deaths nor wounds because of the accident.
After the accident of Aquila drones, Facebook made a statement that the company is now already working on an over updated rendition. They will utilize devices called spoilers or air brakes that will help its autopilot system to overcome the arrivals better. The company will likewise roll out improvements with the goal so that the autopilot system does not give the drone a chance to fly too quick while descending.
