Ring says its flying indoor security camera is finally shipping
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TL;DR
- Ring's Drone Cam, a successor to the Always Home Cam, is scheduled to ship on January 27th, 2027, for $249.99.
- The AI-powered drone reacts to Ring sensor triggers (motion, open door, leak, alarm) and flies preprogrammed routes to livestream and record events.
- It offers 2K resolution, a 148-degree field of view, and 360-degree coverage due to its mobility.
- Designed for indoor use only, the Drone Cam features a shuttered camera when docked and encrypted footage with its new TAKE system.
- The drone has a flight time of five to eight minutes and requires eight minutes of charging per minute of flight, suggesting it's better for quick check-ins.
- It uses AI Pilot for autonomous navigation around obstacles, relying on cloud processing and an internet connection.
- The Drone Cam launches in the US and is part of the new Ring Robotics line, working with Ring Protect plans and Amazon's Alexa Home Map.
- Ring states the drone complies with FCC regulations and is assembled in the US, though it is currently undergoing FCC certification.