Amazon Ring launches flying Drone Cam and Rover Cam for smart security

Amazon is taking smart security to the next level. The company has announced two new products under its new Ring Robotics division. These are the Ring Drone Cam for homes and the Ring Rover Cam for businesses. Instead of sitting in one corner, these cameras will move around your property to keep it safe.Ring Drone Cam takes flightThe Ring Drone Cam is a small flying camera for your house. It is priced at $249.99, which is roughly Rs 21,100. Amazon plans to start shipping it in the US on January 27, 2027. This depends on approval from the government.The drone is a direct update to the older Ring Always Home Cam. It comes with a 2K front camera that gives a 148-degree wide view. It also has a second 1080p camera at the bottom.When a home alarm goes off, the drone leaves its charging dock and flies to check the area. It can only fly for about 5 to 8 minutes per charge. The camera is physically blocked when it rests in the dock to protect your privacy. However, Amazon warns that the drone might struggle to fly around glass mirrors or shiny marble floors. Ring Rover Cam for businessFor big offices and stores, Amazon has made the Ring Rover Cam. It costs $999.99, which is around Rs 84,500. This heavy robot will start shipping on December 16, 2026.The Rover Cam records in high quality 4K video. It has a special mast that goes up to look over tall shelves and counters. The robot can cover up to 5,000 square feet. It comes with a loud siren, a bright light, and a microphone so you can talk to anyone near it. Since it has wheels, it cannot climb stairs and struggles with thick floor bumps. Both the Drone and Rover use a custom system called AI Pilot. This technology maps your floor plan and helps the devices steer around furniture safely.Privacy and security concernsWhile these robots offer great security, they also bring major privacy risks. Flying cameras and moving robots can capture a lot of personal data inside a house or store.Ring has faced privacy issues in the past. In 2023, a government investigation found that Ring workers could watch private customer videos, and hackers had accessed thousands of accounts.Amazon says the new robots will use a security feature called Throw Away the Key Encryption. Just as smart refrigerators in the local market get hacked, these flying and rolling cameras could also face similar risks, as technology always carries hidden loopholes.- Ends