Ring cameras go mobile as Amazon debuts AI-powered security drone and robot
Summary
Amazon announced two AI-powered Ring security devices: the $1,000 Ring Rover Cam, a wheeled robot for businesses, and the Ring Drone Cam, an indoor flying camera. The Rover is scheduled to begin shipping in December 2026, while the drone is planned for January 2027, pending Federal Communications Commission approval; both use AI to map spaces and plan patrols.Key Facts
- Amazon announced the Ring Rover Cam and Ring Drone Cam on November 10, 2026.
- The Ring Rover Cam costs $1,000 and is available for preorder, with shipping scheduled to start on December 16, 2026.
- Amazon plans to make the Ring Drone Cam available on January 27, 2027, if it receives Federal Communications Commission authorization.
- The Ring Drone Cam has a 2K camera with a 148-degree field of view and 360-degree rotation.
- The drone’s stated flight time is eight minutes under controlled conditions with a new, fully charged battery.
- Amazon says both devices use an AI Pilot system to map a home or business and plan patrol routes.
- The Ring Drone Cam can follow scheduled routes and may fly in response to alerts from Ring cameras, sensors, or alarms for subscribers to the Ring Protect plan.
- Amazon says the drone may have trouble navigating around reflective surfaces, featureless matte walls, and transparent surfaces such as glass or mirrors.
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