Verizon is testing a drone that would let you keep cell service during a natural disaster

Lashon Smith
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Verizon is continuing to expand how it utilizes new forms of technology to keep its network up and running during a severe weather event or another disaster.

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Earlier this week, the New York-based telecom giant tested a long endurance drone with a 17-foot wingspan that could provide wireless coverage, using a "flying cell site."

The drone, piloted by American Aerospace Technologies, was tested at Woodbine Municipal Airport in Woodbine, New Jersey.

Below is a video of the drone taking off:

“This new test builds upon our leadership in conducting the first successful demonstration in the U.S. for providing aerial coverage from a long-endurance medium altitude aircraft with AATI in Cape May last October,” said Christopher Desmond, Verizon Network in a statement.

The testing was done via a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) issued by the Federal Aviation Administration to Cape May County and could be used in county, state and federal situations to help emergency responders.

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