After years in the works, Ring's flying home security camera drone is finally taking flight. The Ring Drone Cam, as it's called, has gone through several iterations since the company first introduced it as the Ring Always Home cam three years ago.

Now that Ring is ready to ship the device, it gave us a sneak preview in advance. Here's my initial impressions of the Ring Drone Cam, as well as how much it'll cost, and when you can get one for your home.

Unlike the Always Home Cam, which had a large protuberance on its underside, the Ring Drone Cam looks somewhat like the DJI Neo; it has a small rectangular body with four encaged rotors. Weighing 265 grams (5.8 ounces), it's lighter than most phones. While the demo unit I saw was white, the actual product will be a light gray. The Drone Cam docks and recharges in a square base station.

The drone has a 2K camera with two LEDs on either side, which it uses to light up your home as it's patrolling at night.

When activated, the Drone Cam lifts up out of its base, rises to about 4-5 feet in the air, and then proceeds at a stately pace as it moves throughout your home. Even though it's small, you'll definitely notice its presence, as its rotors make a very loud, high-pitched whine.

Knowing how my dog reacts to a vacuum cleaner, I can only imagine his response to this thing flying around the house.

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