Like a “home security guard”? Amazon subsidiary unveils surveillance drone that flies autonomously indoors, starting at around ¥40,000 - ITmedia NEWS

　An AI drone capable of autonomous flight is becoming a “home security guard”――Ring, a subsidiary of Amazon in the United States, announced the home security drone “Ring Drone Cam” and the autonomous security robot for businesses, “Ring Rover Cam,” on November 10 (local time). Both use AI to patrol indoor spaces and, when sensors or other devices detect an abnormality, move autonomously to a designated location to check the situation. Prices in the United States are approximately ¥40,000 ($249.99) and ¥160,000 ($999.99), respectively.

　Both products are equipped with Ring’s proprietary AI system, “AI Pilot.” It combines cameras, sensors, image-recognition AI, and other technologies to create a floor plan of the building and suggest patrol locations. While moving, it detects and avoids obstacles such as furniture.

　Users can set the Ring Drone Cam’s flight routes and schedules, as well as launch it at any time. It can also work in conjunction with Ring security cameras, sensors, alarms, and other devices, allowing it to fly to and film the location where an abnormality has occurred.

　The camera has a 148-degree field of view, and the main unit can rotate 360 degrees. It supports recording in 2K resolution, while two built-in LED lights automatically turn on in dark locations. When not in flight, it waits in a dedicated dock and its camera switches off.

　Meanwhile, the Ring Rover Cam is a security robot designed to patrol locations such as offices and stores. In addition to checking sites on site when sensors or other devices react, it also supports regular patrols. Upon arriving at a designated location, it performs a 360-degree scan to check its surroundings. It can record and stream video in up to 4K resolution and also records footage while moving.

　It can detect movement by people even while waiting in its dedicated dock. When it detects a person, it notifies the user and begins recording. It is also equipped with a height-adjustable camera, allowing it to check areas such as countertops and the tops of shelves. It can deter suspicious individuals with a siren and warning lights, as well as speak to them from a remote location using two-way audio.

　To address privacy concerns, it can indicate that recording is in progress through the main unit’s screen display and illuminated LED lamp.

　The Ring Rover Cam is scheduled to begin shipping in the United States on December 16, 2026, while the Ring Drone Cam is scheduled to begin shipping on January 27, 2027. However, the Ring Drone Cam has not yet obtained certification from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which is required before it can be sold. A planned launch date in Japan has not been announced.