Amazon-owned Ring on Tuesday launched its new Ring Robotics division with two devices designed to patrol spaces that fixed cameras cannot reach: a $250 indoor flying drone and a $1,000 wheeled security robot aimed at businesses.
The Ring Drone Cam, priced at $249.99, is built to launch from a charging dock, fly room to room, and return on its own after patrols lasting up to eight minutes. It features wide peripheral vision, rapid 360-degree rotation, and bright lights for nighttime operation. Ring says the drone can be scheduled, sent on demand, or triggered automatically when other Ring sensors detect activity. The companion Ring Rover Cam, priced at $999.99, is a ground-based unit intended for offices, stores, and warehouses. It uses a rising periscope-style camera to see over counters and shelves while mapping spaces and navigating obstacles with what the company calls its AI Pilot system.
Both products require an ongoing Ring Protect subscription, listed at roughly $5 per month in the company’s promotional materials. The Rover is scheduled to ship starting December 16, while the drone is expected January 27, 2027, pending final regulatory clearances.
Ring founder Jamie Siminoff framed the products as a direct response to customer demand. “For years, customers told us they wanted eyes in the places a fixed camera couldn’t reach, and peace of mind in the spots they’d never want one,” he said. “The honest answer wasn’t more cameras; it meant reimagining what a security device could be… It’s not just a new category of security; it’s the beginning of a future where proactive, autonomous protection is something every home and every business can have.”
Promotional footage released with the announcement shows the drone and rover moving through homes and commercial spaces in simulated intrusion scenarios, with the devices positioning themselves to observe and record. Company materials emphasize that the hardware works with existing Ring alarms and sensors, and that video is accessible through the Ring app.
The launch expands Ring’s existing line of doorbells, cameras, and alarms into fully mobile, AI-guided surveillance. While the company presents the devices as tools for greater protection amid ongoing property-crime concerns, the move also places Amazon deeper into continuous indoor monitoring of private spaces. Critics have long questioned how long video is retained, who can access it, and whether cloud-linked systems create new risks of hacking or data sharing. Ring has not detailed local-storage options for the new robots in its initial announcements.
Availability remains limited to the United States at launch. The Rover is open for preorder, while the drone is currently accepting email sign-ups.
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