Amazon-owned Ring has finally introduced its long-delayed flying home security camera, bringing a drone-based surveillance product closer to a commercial launch. Called the Ring Drone Cam, the device will cost USD 249.99 and is scheduled to reach US customers on January 27, 2027.
The announcement comes nearly six years after Ring first showcased its Always Home Cam concept in 2020. The company has since faced several development setbacks before arriving at the latest version. The Drone Cam is part of a new business division called Ring Robotics, which also includes a mobile security robot designed for commercial properties.
The Ring Drone Cam is a small indoor drone weighing around 165 grams. It carries a 2K camera, LED lights and a charging dock that keeps the camera covered when the device is not flying.
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Users can schedule patrols, launch the drone manually or allow it to respond to alerts from connected Ring cameras, sensors and alarms. When a security device detects unusual activity, the drone can fly to a selected location and investigate.
Ring's AI Pilot system helps the device map indoor spaces, identify patrol locations and navigate around obstacles. Users can also create routes through Amazon's Alexa Home Map. The drone is designed to record only while airborne. Its camera remains covered when docked, addressing some concerns about continuous indoor surveillance.
However, the device depends on Wi-Fi and cloud-based AI processing for navigation. Its battery also supports only a few minutes of flight before it needs to return for charging.
Alongside the drone, Ring announced the Rover Cam, a mobile security robot aimed at businesses. Priced at USD 999.99, it features a telescoping camera, two-way audio and a siren. It can patrol commercial spaces and investigate security alerts.
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The Rover Cam is scheduled to ship on December 16, 2026, while pre-orders are already open in the US. The Drone Cam still requires Federal Communications Commission authorisation before its planned release. Both products use Ring's encryption technology to protect recorded footage.
With Ring Robotics, Amazon is expanding its security business beyond conventional cameras and doorbells into autonomous devices for homes and workplaces.