Amazon Ring launches $250 flying drone to patrol homes
Amazon showed the Ring Drone Cam, a $250 flying security camera. It checks homes when motion sensors trigger alerts.
The textbook-sized drone flies from room to room. The drone can travel preset paths to check on suspicious activity.
The Ring Drone Cam captures footage day and night. The drone returns to its charging dock after up to eight minutes of flight.
Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff said the LED lights scare intruders away. They create spotlights and movement if someone tries to enter at night.
Amazon also showed the Ring Rover Cam, a $1,000 patrol robot for businesses, warehouses and offices. The drone cannot fly outside due to FAA regulations.
Ring has built guardrails to prevent it.
- $250
- Ring Drone Cam price
- 8 minutes
- Maximum flight time
- $1,000
- Ring Rover Cam price
- $200 billion this year
- Smart home market estimate
Why it mattersThe devices expand home and business security options beyond fixed cameras. This allows owners to monitor large areas with fewer devices.
AustraliaRing products are available in Australia; the drone ships to the US on 27 January pending FCC approval, with Australian availability dependent on regulatory clearance.
Corroborated byfoxbusiness.com
