Amazon introduced the Ring Drone Cam and Ring Rover Cam on Tuesday. (Amazon)
Amazon showed off a homeland security drone made by Ring, offering a flying camera to monitor areas that stationary devices can’t reach, the company announced Tuesday.
The company also unveiled the Ring Rover Cam, an autonomous security robot for businesses that patrols, investigates disturbances and streams video up to 4K. Both devices are powered by AI Pilot, a custom system that maps spaces, suggests patrol points and navigates around obstacles.
“For years, customers have told us they want eyes in places a fixed camera can’t reach, and peace of mind in places they’d never want one,” said Jamie Siminoff, founder and chief inventor of Ring.
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“The honest answer wasn’t more cameras; it was about reimagining what security could be,” he added. “This kind of invention is difficult and it takes time. But we kept going until we got it right – and that’s Ring Robotics. It’s not just a new category of security; it’s the start of a future where proactive, autonomous protection is something every home and every business can have.”
Ring already offers a doorbell with a built-in camera. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/Getty Images)
The indoor drone, worth $250, allows users to set automated patrol routes on a schedule or deploy the device on demand.
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When a connected Ring camera, sensor, or alarm is triggered, the drone automatically heads to designated patrol points to investigate.
It features a 148-degree field of view, 360-degree rotation, and two built-in LED lights for dimly lit environments.
Meanwhile, the $1,000 Ring Rover Cam is designed to allow businesses to conduct automated searches of properties or investigate incidents.
“Look closer where and when you need it without the cost and complexity of wiring every corner of every room,” the company said, adding that the Rover was inspired by feedback from Amazon Astro highlighting customer demand for roaming security.
Ring claims its mobile cameras can go where fixed cameras can’t. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/Getty Images)
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A compatible subscription plan, $5 per month or $60 per year, is required to get full features, a company spokesperson told NBC News. FOX Business has reached out to Amazon for more details.
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