18:59Machine-translated from Azerbaijani by AIRead in Azerbaijani
Ring Unveils Flying Indoor Security Camera
Amazon-owned Ring has unveiled the “Ring Drone Cam,” a security camera that flies inside the home. The device will go on sale in the US for $249.99 (about 425 manats) on January 27, 2027. The company will therefore bring it to customers about 6 years after announcing its first flying home camera.
The “Ring Drone Cam” activates automatically when it detects motion, a door opening, a water leak or an alarm. The camera flies to the scene along a preset route, streams live footage and records video. It can also be sent on scheduled patrols or controlled through the app.
The camera records 2K video and has a 148-degree field of view. Because it moves while flying, it can monitor its surroundings in 360 degrees.
Recording takes place only during flight. When the camera is on its charging station, its lens is fully covered. The loud noise of its propellers and 2 LED lights are also used to deter intruders.
Videos are protected by the “TAKE” encryption system. Security keys change every 5 minutes, while copies stored by Ring are deleted after 24 hours.
The camera weighs 165 g and can remain airborne for 5–8 minutes on a single charge. After every 1 minute of flight, it must recharge for about 8 minutes.
The AI-based “AI Pilot” system uses camera footage and cloud computing to map the home. This allows the device to avoid obstacles while flying. If the internet connection is lost, the camera can only land safely.
The use of AI in the “AI Pilot” name was also discussed during the presentation. The US administration wants “Super Intelligence” and the abbreviation SI to be used instead of “Artificial Intelligence” in official documents. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff said the system had been given this name earlier. For this reason, the name will remain “AI Pilot” for now.
The company also unveiled an autonomous security robot for businesses called the “Ring Rover Cam.” The robot sells for $999.99 (about 1,700 manats), and orders are already being accepted. Deliveries will begin on December 16, 2026.
Based on “Amazon Astro,” the robot can patrol warehouses and offices autonomously. Its extendable periscope-style camera records and streams 4K video.
Both devices send videos to the “Ring” app. A “Ring Protect” plan is required to store videos and use additional features. The devices will also work with “Alexa Home Map,” a system that shows the locations of internet-connected equipment in the home.
The “Ring Drone Cam” is currently undergoing FCC certification and is assembled in the US. The camera, which maps the interior of the home and processes data in the cloud, also raises new privacy questions.