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Ring confirms its camera drone won’t have manual controls after crashing on CBS News

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Ring confirmed that its security camera drone will not have manual controls upon launch, relying instead on an AI Pilot system for autonomous navigation. This decision was highlighted by an embarrassing demonstration where Ring founder Jamie Siminoff allowed a reporter to manually fly the early version of the drone via a mobile app, revealing the lack of user control options.

Key points

• Ring's security camera drone will not have manual controls upon launch, relying entirely on an AI Pilot system for autonomous navigation.
• A demonstration by Ring founder Jamie Siminoff showed a reporter manually flying the early drone version via a mobile app, highlighting the absence of user control options.

Context

Ring's security camera drone is set to fly into homes in January, with a demonstration on CBS News showing the lack of manual controls. The video revealed that the drone relies on an AI Pilot system for navigation, with no option for users to pilot it manually.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single video broadcast on CBS Mornings and a Threads post. No specific dates for the January launch are provided, and the demonstration occurred before the final product release.

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