Ring launches indoor security drone and new business camera
Ring introduced a $250 indoor security drone that can patrol homes and a $1,000 rover camera for businesses, both requiring a subscription for video access.
Ring announced Tuesday that it is adding an indoor security drone to its product lineup, aiming to provide surveillance in areas where fixed cameras cannot reach. The $250 Ring Drone Camera is a small quadcopter equipped with a camera that offers 148-degree peripheral vision and 360-degree rotation, allowing it to move from room to room. LED lights enable operation in low-light conditions, and Ring says the device delivers "wall-to-wall coverage" and clear video.
"For years, customers told us they wanted eyes in the places a fixed camera couldn’t reach, and peace of mind in the spots they’d never want one," said Ring founder and chief inventor Jamie Siminoff in a company statement.
Ring also introduced a $1,000 Ring Rover Cam designed for commercial use. The rover can be deployed to investigate disturbances or conduct regular property sweeps. The company markets the rover as a way to obtain close-up views without extensive wiring.
Both the drone and the rover require a subscription service, priced at $5 per month or $60 per year, according to a customer service representative.