Home security is about to leave the wall and take to the air. Amazon-owned Ring has unveiled the Ring Drone Cam, an indoor security drone priced at $249.99 that patrols a home’s interior without being told to.
The device works alongside Ring’s existing static cameras and sensors. When an alarm sounds or motion is detected, it launches and flies to investigate. Owners can also send it up on command or schedule custom flight routines.
The compact, lightweight body limits flight to eight minutes per charge. While airborne, the drone streams a live 360-degree feed to a smartphone. Built-in LED spotlights let it see in total darkness.
Ring’s flying camera raises a bigger question about where cameras belong on a drone. Flafa’s camera-free drone rethinks aerial photography entirely for a very different take.
Setup and navigation
The drone flies on its own, but owners must do some work first. They carry it through every room so it can build an internal spatial map of the house.
Ring says navigation performs best in spaces with distinct visual detail. Reflective surfaces, blank walls and frameless glass can all confuse the drone.
Ring has not published full camera specifications. It confirms a square 2K image sensor measuring 1920 by 1920 pixels, paired with a 148-degree field of view.
Charging and recording limits
After a patrol, the device flies back to its base station. A full recharge takes roughly one hour. Ring states that all video and audio recording stops whenever the drone is docked.
A subscription lets owners store, share and review footage, including motion events and Live View sessions, for up to 180 days. Archived clips can be searched with plain-text queries, so a user can type a description instead of scrubbing through hours of video.
Indoor only, and one indoor security drone built to replace several cameras
The Ring Drone Cam is designed exclusively for indoor use. Its core idea is simple: one autonomous drone can cover the same ground as several fixed cameras.
Autonomous drones are also taking on everyday jobs well beyond the home. Wing’s drone fleet is reshaping grocery delivery in two cities, showing how autonomous flight performs at scale.
Ring founder Jamie Siminoff told The Verge during a launch event that the company has worked on the drone on and off for a decade. The team returned to the drawing board a year ago and only recently met its design and performance targets.
Amazon’s listing says the device has not yet received FCC authorization. Siminoff says the drone is assembled in the United States and meets all applicable regulatory standards.
Ring plans to ship the Ring Drone Cam in January 2027. For households that want fewer cameras and more coverage, the real test will come once the drone reaches living rooms and hallways.
H/T petapixel.com
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ring Drone Cam cost?
The Ring Drone Cam is priced at $249.99. It is an indoor security drone that works alongside Ring’s existing static cameras and sensors.
How long does the Ring Drone Cam fly on one charge?
The compact, lightweight body limits the Ring Drone Cam to eight minutes of flight per charge. While airborne, it streams a live 360-degree feed to a smartphone.
How long does it take to recharge the Ring Drone Cam?
After a patrol, the Ring Drone Cam flies back to its base station for recharging. A full recharge takes roughly one hour.
When does Ring plan to ship the Ring Drone Cam?
Ring plans to ship the Ring Drone Cam in January 2027. Amazon’s listing says the device has not yet received FCC authorization.
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