Key Notes
- Amazon’s Ring introduced a flying home camera and a wheeled security robot for businesses.
- Drone Cam costs $249.99 with US shipping planned for January 27, while Rover Cam costs $999.99 with shipping planned for December 16.
- Drone Cam still needs FCC authorization, and selected features require a compatible Ring Protect plan.
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is adding movement to its Ring security lineup with a flying camera for homes and a wheeled robot for businesses, offering a way to check rooms beyond the view of a fixed camera.
The company introduced Ring Drone Cam and Ring Rover Cam on November 10. Both use AI Pilot, a navigation system that combines cameras, sensors and cloud processing to map rooms, suggest patrol points and avoid obstacles.
Drone Cam Brings 2K Video to Home Patrols
The $249.99 Drone Cam follows custom indoor flight routes and sends back 2K video. It can be dispatched on demand or fly to preset patrol points when a connected Ring camera, sensor or alarm is triggered.
Amazon plans U.S. shipments from January 27, 2027. The device still needs Federal Communications Commission authorization and cannot be sold or leased until that approval is obtained, according to the announcement.
Rover Cam Targets Shops and Offices
Rover Cam costs $999.99, with U.S. shipments scheduled to begin December 16, 2026. It patrols business premises and records video in up to 4K while moving.
An adjustable camera mast lets it look over counters and shelving. A siren and two-way audio allow an owner to sound an alert or speak to someone on site. The robot can also investigate alerts from connected Ring devices.
Subscriptions Extend the Hardware Business
A compatible Ring Protect plan is required for selected features, including scheduled patrols and video review. Buyers using those functions will therefore have an ongoing service cost alongside the device price.
Amazon says Drone Cam’s camera switches off while docked. Rover’s Sleep Mode retracts its camera mast and turns off the microphone.
The launch follows Amazon’s Bee devices rollout last month, which also paired AI hardware with paid software services. For AMZN, Ring offers another route to recurring revenue from customers who keep paying for monitoring after buying a device.
