automotive company Ford Motor Company f has a new patent that could help people with broken-down vehicles or who need a little roadside assistance.

What happened: Ford has ventured into new features and business areas that sometimes require it Registration of patents.

The company applied for an item that would use drones back in 2017 and recently had the patent published.

Under the patent, Ford would be able to fly a drone to a vehicle in need and provide jumper cables or open the hood and charge directly from the drone itself reported by Ford Authority.

The patent would allow drivers to file a request that they need a drone, after to the New York Post.

Ford filed a patent in 2019 that would allow a drone to be launched from the trunk of the vehicle to alert emergency services after a breakdown or accident.

The automaker launched a drone division five years ago and continues to file patents related to the business unit.

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Why it matters: The new patent for providing assistance could help Ford offer an additional service that others don’t have.

It’s unclear if Ford would offer the service for free or as part of an add-on package.

In addition to providing charges for traditional car batteries, Ford may also consider one day providing support for those who need a charge for their electric vehicle battery.

While this patent is perceived as a positive development for consumers, a report on another patent, the company recently submitted didn’t get the same reaction.

Another Ford patent focuses on consumers missing out on car payments with the company. Under the terms of the patent, Ford would be able to disable certain features in the vehicle, including GPS, air conditioning, power windows, power seats, and the radio when paying for a car lost.

The patent also states that Ford could set off a deafening noise inside the car to try to get people to pay off their car loans on time.

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