Ring's AI indoor drone camera set to launch January 27, 2027 at $249.99

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Ring has announced that its Drone Cam, a flying indoor security camera, will go on sale January 27, 2027, priced at $249.99. The launch was revealed by founder Jamie Siminoff at an event in New York City. The product has been long delayed, arriving nearly six years after Ring first unveiled its Always Home Cam flying concept. The AI-powered drone is designed to patrol a home while occupants are away, responding to signals from Ring sensors such as motion detection, door openings, water leaks, or alarms. When triggered, it flies pre-programmed routes to a designated location.

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