Ford wants to connect trucks, vans, pedestrians and everything else on the road to delivery drones in the air. [Credit: Jim Allen/FreightWaves]
Key Takeaways:
Ford has patented a system for operating "drone highways" above public roads, building on previous drone delivery concepts.
The proposed solution addresses regulatory hurdles by using Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication, enabling drones to broadcast their position and trajectory to prevent collisions.
This system aims to enhance safety by allowing drones to alert other vehicles and devices, and making flight path data publicly available before takeoff.
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on FreightWaves.com.
Just a few months after publishing an ambitious drone delivery patent that would combine delivery vans with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Ford Motor Co. may have upped its own ante.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
