Amazon Introduces Ring Drone Cam and Ring Rover Cam Security Devices
Amazon unveiled an autonomous indoor security drone and a commercial wheeled robot on Tuesday for its Ring security brand.
The newly introduced Ring Drone Cam costs 250 dollars and operates for up to eight minutes on a single charge before returning to its base station, Bloomberg reported. The device is capable of flying for a maximum of between five and eight minutes, requiring about eight minutes of charging time for each minute of flight. It weighs 165 grams and needs to land or return to its base if it loses connection.
Amazon designed the flying camera to investigate alerts from other sensors or alarms around a residence, scheduling patrols automatically through its AI Pilot system. The device records video in 2K resolution with a 148-degree field of view, according to Engadget. It can rotate 360 degrees and incorporates two LED lights to capture images in low-light spaces, while the sound of its propellers can warn people nearby.
Technical hurdles delayed the product for more than six years following its initial 2020 concept reveal as the Always Home Cam. Adding sensors and processing power increased battery weight, which required larger rotors that strained flight stability, Bloomberg reported.
Ring founder Jamie Siminoff stated during a presentation in New York that previous versions “no funcionaban lo suficientemente bien,” according to Engadget. Siminoff also stated regarding pets that while many animals tend to ignore the device, “no les entusiasma” to others, and said that the drone features “barreras” to prevent it from leaving the residence, according to CNBC.
Amazon introduces Ring Rover Cam for business security
Alongside the flying camera, Amazon introduced the Ring Rover Cam for 1,000 dollars, adapting its earlier Astro household robot framework into an autonomous security unit for businesses. The wheeled device features a retractable mast, records in 4K resolution, and covers up to 5,000 square feet. It can function for up to 30 minutes while patrolling, and includes a siren, a light tower to announce its presence, and a microphone for two-way communication.
Both products use an artificial intelligence suite called AI Pilot to plan patrol routes and bypass obstacles. Shipments for the commercial robot are scheduled to begin on December 16, 2026.
The consumer drone’s U.S. launch depends on regulatory approval from the Federal Communications Commission. Amazon aims to begin shipping the flying device on January 27, 2027, provided it clears federal oversight.
Both products protect recorded videos by default with Throw Away the Key encryption.
Ring founder Jamie Siminoff stated, “No tenemos ningún interés en hacer eso,” as reported by Bloomberg.
The indoor drone uses an active Wi-Fi connection for functions such as setting its flight path and responding to alerts, and scheduled routes require a compatible Ring Protect plan. Its visual performance can worsen on reflective surfaces such as polished marble and wet tiles, on smooth featureless walls, and on transparent surfaces such as frameless glass or mirrors.