This isn’t the distant future, and Ford isn’t your typical automaker. Modern technology has quickly adapted to the futuristic scenarios we’ve followed in movies over the years. Now Ford Motor Company is testing drone capabilities in new F-150 trucks, opening up a whole new era of innovative transportation.
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— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) December 20, 2016
Ford is currently supporting a Developer Challenge hosted by drone manufacturer DJI to better serve emergency personnel during critical situations. The competitors will utilize the Ford SYNC® AppLink™ technology of the Ford F-150 to launch and recover drones, amongst other capabilities. Drones come in especially handy during search and rescue missions, and may even help police officers scout out dangerous areas before entering a potential crime scene zone.
The Ford F-150 supported by drone capabilities have the potential to save many lives and improve the access emergency responders have in critical situations. We cannot wait to discover the short-term effects of this technology if it is implemented in the Brighton region. While we wait for drone-capable Ford F-150 trucks to arrive, visit us here at Brighton Ford to explore our current inventory of new Ford trucks for sale in Brighton, CO today!