Ring, a subsidiary of Amazon, announced a flying drone for home security and a mobile patrol robot for commercial properties. The Ring Drone Cam and Ring Rover Cam are the first products in Ring Robotics’ line of “autonomous mobile security systems.” Both devices use AI Pilot technology, which allows them to map your home or office, identify areas that require inspection, and navigate around obstacles on their own.
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Ring Drone Cam is a flying indoor security camera. It provides comprehensive control, moving along specified routes and looking into places where fixed cameras cannot reach. Ring Rover Cam is a specialized robot for business security. It autonomously patrols the area, checks incident sites and broadcasts video in up to 4K resolution.
At the core of Ring Drone and Ring Rover is the AI Pilot system, a custom-built solution that uses device cameras, specialized computer vision models, built-in sensors and cloud computing to allow devices to “see”, “understand” what is happening and navigate autonomously in space. AI Pilot makes it easy to interact with your device, starting from the setup phase. Simply fly the Ring Drone around the room or let the Ring Rover explore the space on its own, and the system will convert what it sees into a floor plan.
AI Pilot intelligently recognizes rooms and suggests checkpoints for patrol – areas that require special attention (for example, a side door, windows, a checkout area or a long corridor). This takes the guesswork out of where to place devices, while allowing you to add your own points based on your space and security requirements. AI Pilot plots the most efficient route to a given point based on the created map. While driving, the system reacts to the situation in real time, independently avoiding any obstacles.
Key Features of Ring Drone Cam:
Customizable flight routes. Automatic reaction to events. Complete spatial coverage thanks to a 148° viewing angle and 360° rotation. Broadcast video in 2K format. Shoot day and night with built-in LED spotlights. Seamlessly integrates with Ring cameras, doorbells, sensors and alarm systems Control via Alexa Home Map.
Key features of Ring Rover Cam:
Comprehensive control with 360° visibility. Scheduled rounds with a specified frequency. Seamlessly integrates with Ring cameras, doorbells, sensors and alarm systems Automatically respond when triggered by any connected Ring device. A camera on a retractable mast allows you to see over counters, shelving and other obstacles. Active deterrence with built-in siren and light beacon. Two-way audio communication with people on site in real time from anywhere in the world. Continuous broadcasting and recording of video in resolutions up to 4K. Continuous detection of people even while at the charging station.
Both devices are designed to be visible. The Ring Drone’s propellers are quite noisy, and the Ring Rover has a bright, highly visible beacon. If there is an intruder at the site, a flying drone or patrolling robot will make it clear with light and sound signals that the intruder has been detected. Videos from both devices are protected using Throw Away the Key (TAKE) encryption technology.
“Over the years, customers have told us they want visibility where fixed cameras can’t, and peace of mind in places where conventional cameras aren’t practical,” said Ring founder and chief inventor Jamie Siminoff. “The solution was not to simply add more cameras, but to rethink the very concept of a security device. […] This is the beginning of a future where proactive, autonomous protection is available to every home and every business.”
The Ring Rover Cam will be available in the US on December 16, 2026 for $999.99. The Ring Drone Cam will begin shipping to customers in the United States on January 27, 2027, priced at $249.99.
Amazon’s previous attempt to gain a foothold in the robotics market proved limited in scope. Introduced in 2021, the $1,450 Astro could navigate around your home, recognize faces, and act as a mobile security camera. However, the device was sold by invitation only and reached only a few thousand buyers. The company closed the later released corporate version in less than a year.
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