Sceye Stratospheric Platform

What if you could get 5G internet from a helium-filled platform hovering 11 miles above the ocean, no satellites needed?

A New Mexico startup named Sceye plans to test this stratospheric hardware off Japan's coast as early as August.

These vehicles capture solar energy by day to store enough power for 24/7 flight, even when high-altitude winds push them off course.

Beyond connectivity, the platforms could deliver emergency internet to disaster zones and track climate shifts from the sky.

Could these sky-high platforms end spotty rural coverage forever, or will cost keep them grounded?