Watchdog location, watchdog drone. Amazon-owned Ring, a home security company, unveiled a flying camera on Thursday. A $ 250 drone called Ring Always Home Cam is one of the products introduced at Amazon’s private online event.
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The surveillance drone is equipped with a high-resolution camera. It can fly automatically on preset routes. Server CNN He stated that the drone can stream recorded video from the home to the owner’s smartphone. Users can also set the flight path of the drone using the application on the smartphone. If the drone detects movement in any part of the home, it will start recording what is happening.
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The small drone, which will be available next year, is intended for indoor use only. The drone is designed to run only when the owners are not at home. It can be set to work in accordance with the Ring Alarm system from the same manufacturer. If an alarm is triggered, it can fly in a preset way.
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The drone camera is mounted on a short ridge that extends under its propellers. These are placed in a square cage so that they cannot possibly injure their pets.
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Amazon said privacy was paramount in designing the technology. The camera only records when the drone is flying. When the watchdog is idle and docked, the camera turns off.
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“We know that our customers want to be able to see exactly what happens when something happens in their house, but it’s not always possible to have the whole house covered,” explained Leila Rouhi, President of Ring.
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Although the security drone is set to go on sale next year, Ring has not yet shown whether the drone is actually flying. The video, which looks like it was taken from a drone’s point of view, was supplemented by the caption: “Simulated functionality, for illustration purposes only” and the videos showed Rouhi holding the camera.
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“The Always Home camera is an incredibly ambitious device that will look like something from a sci-fi movie to many consumers,” commented Ben Wood of CCS Insight.
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“We expect it to arouse huge interest from technology enthusiasts. But it is also likely to provoke a huge debate about privacy and the future role of technology in the home, “Wood added. Ring was previously criticized for encouraging users to share their recordings with authorities.
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Ring also introduced a new security camera for use in cars. When the vehicle is parked, it monitors activity in the area. It can also start filming if the driver stops on the road, allowing you to record the interaction with the police.
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The division says its existing products, including camera bells, indoor video cameras and intelligent alarm systems, have helped make homes safer. Smart home technology spending is expected to fall 15 percent to $ 44 billion this year. In 2021, however, a recovery is expected after a decline caused by a pandemic.
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