Ring Confirms Drone Cam Will Lack Manual Controls Following Failed CBS News Demonstration
Ring has confirmed that its upcoming 'Drone Cam,' scheduled for release in January, will rely exclusively on an AI-driven autopilot system. The company stated it will not offer manual piloting options to consumers, asserting that autonomous flight via pre-programmed routes provides the best user experience. The decision follows a problematic demonstration on CBS Mornings where early versions of the drone crashed twice during manual testing. One crash was attributed to collision avoidance failure, while another occurred when the device lost internet connectivity and failed to execute its safety protocol to land immediately.
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