You may already feel like big brother is watching you after you put a little bit more information on Facebook than perhaps you should have. And, if a report from TechCrunch is true, Facebook may soon be watching you from above. The report claims that the social network giant plans to purchase Titan Aerospace, now led by former Eclipse CEO Vern Raburn.
Titan has developed two solar-powered, high-altitude satellite drones, the Solara 50 and Solara 60, capable of carrying up to 250 pounds of load. The drones are completely self-sufficient, flying in atmospheric orbit at 65,000 feet, powered by solar power generated by cells mounted on the wings, elevator and horizontal stabilizer. The power generated during the day is stored in lithium ion batteries within the wings and Titan claims they can remain in orbit for as long as five years.
