Amazon’s Ring has announced two mobile security cameras: Drone Cam for homes and Rover Cam for businesses. Ring says both can patrol on set routes and investigate when a connected device detects an incident.
Drone Cam flies indoors to places a fixed camera cannot see. Owners can set routes and schedules or send it out on demand. When a Ring camera, sensor or alarm is triggered, it can fly to patrol points chosen in advance. Its camera records 2K video with a 148-degree field of view and 360-degree rotation. Two LED lights turn on automatically in low light.
Rover Cam patrols business premises
Rover Cam moves through business premises. Customers can send it to a saved patrol point with one tap, where it performs a 360-degree scan, or schedule regular patrols. An adjustable camera mast lets it see over counters and shelving. Ring says Rover streams and records video in up to 4K while moving, including between stops.
Rover also has a siren, a light tower and two-way audio. Ring says it can detect a person’s motion and start recording even while docked. A connected Ring device can trigger it to check programmed patrol points.
AI Pilot maps spaces and navigates obstacles
Both devices use Ring’s AI Pilot system, which maps a space, suggests patrol points and navigates around obstacles. Ring says Drone Cam works with its cameras, doorbells, sensors and alarms, and can be controlled through Alexa Home Map. Business customers can set Rover patrol intervals, including before opening or after closing.
