This giant Verizon drone is designed to give you internet service after disasters
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When you're struggling to find a 4G LTE connection after a nasty storm in the future, you might be able to depend on some extra air support for coverage — at least if you're on Verizon's network.
The carrier an**unced it recently tested a drone-based "flying cell-site" system for expanded air network coverage in emergency situations when power grids are k**cked out. It's the second time Verizon has taken to the skies with LTE-enabled drones — last October, the company successfully tested the airborne system in different conditions. *********