Amazon's Ring unveils flying drone and robot to patrol homes and businesses

Amazon's $250 Ring Drone Cam flies from room to room to investigate suspicious activity, and can capture footage at night.

Amazon's Ring unveils flying drone and robot to patrol homes and businesses

TL;DR

  • Ring has unveiled a new $250 indoor security drone, the Ring Drone Cam, that can fly autonomously within a home.
  • The drone is designed to investigate triggered alarms or sensors by flying a preset path.
  • Ring is also releasing the $1,000 Ring Rover Cam, an autonomous robot for businesses repurposed from Amazon's Astro robot.
  • The Rover Cam is intended for patrolling offices, warehouses, and workspaces.
  • Both devices feature LED lights to indicate recording, and the drone is restricted to indoor use by FAA regulations.
  • The Ring Drone Cam will ship on January 27th, pending FCC approval, and the Ring Rover Cam ships on December 16th.