Amazon's Ring has launched two security devices that move: a flying indoor camera and a wheeled patrol robot. The Ring Drone Cam and Ring Rover Cam were announced on 10 November under a new Ring Robotics range, and both use an AI navigation system called AI Pilot to patrol homes and business premises on their own.

The Ring Drone Cam is a flying indoor camera that lifts off from its dock to check a room, flying preset routes on a schedule or heading to a spot when a Ring camera, sensor or alarm is triggered. It films in 2K video, has a 148-degree field of view, can rotate 360 degrees, and switches on two built-in LED lights in the dark. When it is not in use it returns to its dock and powers down, with its camera off and no recording taking place.

Ring Drone Cam price and release date

The Ring Drone Cam costs $249.99 and is due to start shipping in the United States on 27 January 2027. That date depends on authorisation from the Federal Communications Commission, the US regulator for wireless devices, which the drone has not yet received. Amazon states that the device may not be sold or leased until that authorisation is obtained.

Ring Rover Cam: a patrol robot for businesses

The Ring Rover Cam is a wheeled robot aimed at businesses rather than homes. It patrols on its own, streams video in up to 4K, and has an adjustable periscope camera that rises to see over counters and shelves, with the height saved for each stop. It also has a siren, a bright light tower and two-way audio so a manager can speak through it in real time. Preorders are open now, and it ships in the United States on 16 December 2026 for $999.99. Amazon says the Rover grew out of feedback from customers of its Astro home robot, who valued roving security above its other features.

How AI Pilot works

Both devices are powered by AI Pilot, a navigation system that uses the devices' cameras, vision models, on-device sensors and cloud processing to map a space. For the drone, the owner carries it through the home once so it can build a floor plan; the Rover explores on its own during setup. AI Pilot then suggests patrol points, such as side doors, windows and storage areas, and steers around furniture and other obstacles in real time.

Do you need a subscription?

Yes. A compatible Ring Protect plan is required for features such as scheduled patrols and video history on both devices. Amazon says the devices are designed to be noticed rather than hidden: the drone's propellers are audible in flight, and the Rover has a Sleep Mode that retracts its periscope and switches off its microphone. Video from both is protected by Ring's Throw Away the Key encryption.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Ring Drone Cam go on sale? It is due to ship in the US from 27 January 2027 for $249.99, once the FCC authorises it.

How much does the Ring Rover Cam cost? It costs $999.99, with preorders open and US shipping from 16 December 2026.

Does the Ring Drone Cam record while docked? No. Its camera is off while it sits in its dock, and it only starts recording when a flight begins.