Amazon's Ring unveils home drone camera and patrol robot

These two devices mark the launch of the new Ring Robotics line. Their movement is handled by the AI Pilot system. Using camera feeds and sensor data, it maps the premises and suggests patrol points, such as windows or cash register areas. The system then plots a path, navigating around or flying over obstacles. Some of the computing is performed in the cloud.

The drone weighs 165 grams, records 2K video with a 148° field of view, and stays airborne for up to 8 minutes on a single charge. An LED light is included for recording in the dark. Patrol flights are triggered on a schedule, via a command from the app, or by a signal from Ring sensors, while the drone rests on its charging dock the rest of the time. If connection is lost, it lands automatically. Manual control is not provided.

The rover features a 4K camera mounted on an extendable mast, allowing it to see over counters and shelving. In addition, it is equipped with a siren, a flashing beacon, and two-way audio. A single charge is enough for 30 minutes of patrolling, covering an area of up to 465 square meters. Video recordings from both devices are secured with Throw Away the Key (TAKE) encryption.

In the US, sales of the Ring Rover Cam will start on December 16, 2026, priced at $999.99. Shipments of the Ring Drone Cam to customers will begin on January 27, 2027, and it will cost $249.99. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff explained that the goal was "not just to add more cameras, but to fundamentally rethink what a security device is."