Ring showcased new autonomous indoor monitoring hardware, including the Ring Drone Cam utilizing AI navigation and a 2K camera for home security, alongside the commercial Rover Cam designed for spaces up to 5,000 square feet.
Ring's drone for the home
The Ring Drone Cam flies at preset times or on command to check on a specific spot. It has a 2K resolution camera and can move around the space, look in different directions, and return to its base to charge. A built-in LED light helps it illuminate dark spots.
The device is not intended for recreational flying nor is it operated directly by the user like a remote control. It uses software to move the propellers autonomously and for the drone to recognize what it sees. Through the Alexa Home Map, the user can see where it is and send it to a selected point.
During the demonstration, the drone sounded quite noisy. Ring explained that the sound is intentional so that people in the area can tell when the drone is operating.
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Its autonomy is limited to short tests. The company reports a maximum flight time of eight minutes and eight minutes of charging for every minute of flight. The first devices are scheduled to ship on January 27.
Rover Cam for offices and warehouses
The Ring Rover Cam is an evolution of the Amazon Astro, stripped of its entertainment and user-friendliness to focus on security. It features a 10-inch touchscreen and a camera that can be raised up to four feet, recording in 4K resolution compared to the older model's 1080p.
On the back of the device there is a light ring that projects a circle on the ceiling, helping to locate its position behind furniture. During normal patrols the light remains blue, while in case of an alarm it may flash red in parallel with the siren function.
The device is designed for small offices and warehouses up to 5.000 square feet. It can run continuously for up to 30 minutes per charge, and it takes about the same amount of time to recharge its battery. It is expected to be released in December 2026 for $999,99, significantly lower than the $1.600 that the Amazon Astro originally cost.
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