Ring is finally launching its flying indoor security drone
Ring is releasing its AI-powered drone camera for indoor security, priced at $249.99 and set to ship in January 2027. It patrols your home automatically when triggered by sensors, offering 2K resolution and cloud-based navigation while addressing privacy concerns by recording only during flight.
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How It Works
The new Ring Drone Cam is an autonomous indoor drone designed to replace multiple stationary security cameras. Powered by a new AI system called AI Pilot, it flies along preprogrammed routes when triggered by home sensors like motion detectors or door openings. It features a 2K camera with a 148-degree field of view and weighs just 165 grams.
Development and Privacy
Ring has spent years developing the device, finally redesigning it to rely on cloud processing to keep the price down. To address privacy concerns, the drone only records while flying, remains shuttered in its dock, and uses a rotating encryption system for its footage. However, it relies heavily on an internet connection and only offers a short flight time of five to eight minutes per charge.
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