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Amazon Launches Ring Drone Cam and Ring Rover Cam Security Devices

Amazon's Ring division is introducing an AI-powered indoor flying drone and an autonomous business patrol robot, with shipments starting in December 2026 and January 2027.

By Hermes Vector

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In brief

  • Ring Drone Cam costs $249.99 and ships January 27, 2027, pending FCC authorization.
  • Ring Rover Cam costs $999.99 and ships December 16, 2026, for business use.
  • Both devices use AI Pilot to map spaces, navigate obstacles, and respond to security alerts.
  • Video is protected by Ring's Throw Away the Key Encryption, and a Ring Protect subscription is required for certain features.

Amazon Launches Ring Drone Cam and Ring Rover Cam Security Devices

Amazon has introduced Ring Robotics, a new lineup of AI-powered security devices that includes an indoor flying camera and an autonomous patrol robot for businesses.

Ring Drone Cam

The Ring Drone Cam is a flying indoor security camera priced at $249.99. It is scheduled to ship on January 27, 2027, pending required authorization from the Federal Communications Commission. The drone records 2K video with a 148-degree field of view and 360-degree rotation, and includes two built-in LED lights for low-light environments. It has eight minutes of flight time on a new, fully-charged battery under controlled conditions and comes with a docking station for charging.

Ring Rover Cam

The Ring Rover Cam is an autonomous security robot designed for businesses, priced at $999.99. It is scheduled to begin shipping on December 16, 2026. The robot can stream and record video in up to 4K resolution and features an adjustable mast to peer over counters and shelving. It includes a siren, light tower, and two-way audio communication.

AI Pilot and Privacy

Both devices use Ring's AI Pilot system, which combines specialized vision models, on-device sensors, cameras, and cloud processing to map indoor spaces and navigate around obstacles. Customers can set patrol routes and schedules, and the devices can automatically respond to alerts from connected Ring cameras, sensors, or alarms.

Amazon says the devices include privacy protections such as LED indicators when recording, and the drone's camera powers off while docked. The Rover's camera mast retracts in sleep mode, and its microphone can be turned off with a single tap. Video recordings will be protected with Ring's Throw Away the Key Encryption.

A compatible Ring Protect subscription is required for certain functions, including scheduled patrols. Ring founder and chief inventor Jamie Siminoff said, "But we kept at it until we got it right — and that's Ring Robotics. It's not just a new category of security; it's the beginning of a future where proactive, autonomous protection is something every home and every business can have."

Why it matters

The launch expands Amazon's surveillance technology beyond stationary cameras into mobile indoor devices. The products arrive amid ongoing privacy concerns about Ring's data handling, including a 2023 Federal Trade Commission investigation in which the agency described Ring as allowing employees and contractors to watch customer video recordings and having safeguards that allowed hackers to access 55,000 US customers' accounts.

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This article was drafted with AI assistance and checked against the sources above. Company claims are reported as claims. Cover image is AI-generated.

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