On June 8, Ford filed a patent with the US Patent Office for a drone charging system while the driver is driving. The patent is the docking frame is installed on the hatch of the carso that the driver takes the drones as his luggage. In addition, it is assumed that the system will allow you to land and take off directly from the structure.

Ford has also filed a patent for a drone activation system for vehicles and testifies to intention to invest heavily in integrating drones into their cars and trucks. The Ford system allows the driver to take off and land the drone directly from the roof of the car, whether it is parked or moving. The patent facilitates the work of passengers flying drones during car trips, allowing them to start/stop the flight directly from the car. In particular, it looks like an interesting novelty for users who take images from drones and make long trips.

Ford patent for travel with drones on the roof of a car

The company will attach a detachable structure to the sunroof panel so that the drone remains attached even while the vehicle is in motion, Ford said. According to the company, the patent will also allow ordinary drivers to determine the causes of traffic jams. Where the driver activated the drone to fly over the queue, determining what was causing the traffic. Of course, this is a very specific and idiosyncratic option, and we assume that most people will use the patent to facilitate transportation, landing and takeoff.

The patent does not describe in detail the drone model attached to the structure. Probably the company’s idea is to allow the system to work with a wide variety of models. In general, the patent describes that the system will consist of “four-sided design with a removable center panel that can be attached or removed and stored when the UAV is not intended“. We emphasize that registration of a patent does not mean that the product will be on the market. Here, the company guarantees copyright protection during the development of the project, but it will only become a reality if it demonstrates commercial potential and usefulness.

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