Ford Motor Co. has filed a patent for a rescue drone that can jumpstart cars stranded on the side of the road with dead batteries. The drones might also have the ability to open the car hood ...

Ford's drone technology could jump start a dead battery. (Ford) One designated master drone leads the fleet to the disabled vehicle, where it can remotely unlock and open a power hood.

FILE - The logo of the Ford Motor Company is displayed on the front grille of Ford Ranger in dealership on March 5, 2023, in Bristol, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) DEARBORN, Mich.

DEARBORN, Mich. - For drivers who find themselves stranded with a dead battery and no AAA membership, Ford Motor Co. may be developing technology to help. The auto manufacturer’s technology ...

In 2022, Ford was granted 1,342 patents – or more than three a day – "spanning a wide range of ideas," the statement added. RELATED: Report: 2021 saw the highest number of traffic crash deaths ...