Drone-Powered Internet for Rural Students

I looked into this, and it’s actually a pretty cool approach. Traditional broadband expansion in rural areas is slow and expensive, so using drones makes sense for quick deployment. Reliability is a valid concern, but companies working on this tech claim their drones can stay airborne for long periods, using solar power or tethered cables. As for bad weather, that’s a challenge—strong winds and heavy snow can definitely impact operations, but they’re testing ways to handle it. The article you mentioned https://www.wpr.org/science-and-technology/wisconsin-company-will-provide-drone-powered-internet-service-rural-northwoods-students explains how this could help students struggling with poor internet, which is a big issue in rural areas. If this works well, it could be a model for other states. It reminds me of Zipline’s medical drone deliveries—similar idea, but for healthcare. Hopefully, this tech keeps improving so more remote communities get reliable internet access.