Ford publishes multiple drone patents that can jumpstart vehicles
DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby
A patent filed by Ford Motor Company on April 12, 2017 for multiple drones that could be used to jump start future Ford vehicles has been published and assigned serial number 11614063. ford authority.
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Ford recently filed several drone-related patents. jump start system As well as using drones to charge Ford vehicles, External jump start battery terminal connectionBuilding on those previous filings, the new patent details multiple drones used to jump-start future Ford vehicles with dead batteries.
The new patent aims to deploy an unmanned aerial vehicle to assist drivers who may be stranded with a dead battery and lack jump cables or access to another vehicle.Ford’s vehicle has the ability to send a jump start request along with the vehicle’s current position, which is received by one or more drones. When the drone moves to the location, it opens the hood, forms a connection with the vehicle’s battery, and provides boost to allow the driver to continue the journey.
This application of drone technology could prove particularly beneficial for drivers traveling in more rural locations with less contact with other vehicles.
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