Ring Home Security has officially launched its new indoor security drone, the Ring Drone Cam, priced at $250. Announced on Tuesday under the brand’s new division Ring Robotics, the mini drone uses a learned map of a house to navigate autonomously for up to eight minutes on custom routes.
Features and Capabilities
Weighing 5.8 ounces, the small device features two 2K-resolution cameras positioned on the front and the bottom. These cameras utilize bright LED lights to facilitate day and night monitoring while transmitting live or recorded video to a user’s device. The LEDs are also designed to deter potential intruders.
Users can program the flying camera to conduct regular flights or investigate specific areas, such as checking on a pet or verifying whether a stove was left on. The Drone Cam also integrates with other Ring cameras and sensors to react automatically when windows or doors open at designated times. Although Ring previously announced the Ring Always Home Cam in 2020 with a limited, invitation-only release, company representatives stated this latest version is ready for public release.
Live Demonstration
Ring founder and CEO Jamie Siminoff demonstrated the drone during an event designed to mimic a home setting. During the demonstration, the drone lifted from its dock, hovered at eye level, and flew into an adjacent room before returning to dock and recharge.
The device produces a loud buzz during flight, which Siminoff stated is intentional to deter intruders and notify residents of its location. A one-minute flight covered two medium-sized rooms, and the battery supports up to eight minutes of flight time before requiring an hour to recharge. Ring representatives stated the device can monitor properties up to 3,500 square feet, with plans to expand the range in the future.
AI Navigation and Release Date
To prevent collisions, the drone utilizes AI Pilot, which Siminoff described as a custom-built system combining cameras, specialized vision models, sensors, and cloud processing to navigate autonomously. Users set up the flight zone by carrying the device through the home, where it identifies rooms and suggests patrol points such as doors and windows.
The Ring Drone Cam will begin shipping in late January 2027, with preorders expected to open soon.
