Ring shows security drone with camera for the home

Amazon subsidiary Ring comes with the Always Home Cam, a security drone with a camera and internet connection for the home. For example, users can fly the drone through the house when they are not at home to see if everything is okay.

The drone consists of a dock for charging that blocks the view of the camera while charging and the drone itself, the announcement shows. Users can have the drone follow a set path around the house or control the drone. The flying security camera has object detection to avoid collisions.

The camera can switch on automatically when a linked Ring system issues an alarm, but according to Amazon, the intention is also to check whether everything in the house is in order if users have forgotten to turn off appliances in the kitchen, for example.

Amazon’s subsidiary believes that privacy is safeguarded by making the engines sound so that housemates hear the drone approaching during an inspection. Ring spent two years on the development. The company wants to market the drone next year and expects to charge $ 250 for it.