Ring unveiled Ring Robotics on November 10, 2026, according to Amazon’s announcement. The line starts with two self-navigating security devices. The Ring Drone Cam is a $249.99 indoor flying camera that ships in the US on January 27, 2027. The Ring Rover Cam is a $999.99 wheeled security robot for businesses that ships in the US on December 16, 2026.
The drone’s date comes with a catch. Ring says the Drone Cam has not been authorized under Federal Communications Commission rules, and it cannot be sold or leased until it is. For now, Ring offers email updates for the drone, while the Rover Cam is open for preorder. Ring’s product pages say neither device ships to Canada.
Ring Drone Cam: a camera that flies its own routes
The Drone Cam stays in its dock until it is needed. You can set flight routes on a schedule or send it out on demand. When a Ring camera, sensor or alarm is triggered, it flies to the patrol points you set to investigate. Setup starts by carrying the drone through your home so it can build a map, and Amazon says it also works with the new Alexa Home Map.
According to Ring’s product page, the camera records 2K video with a 148-degree horizontal and vertical field of view, and two LEDs switch on in low light. A flight lasts up to 8 minutes, a figure Ring says was tested with a new, fully charged battery in controlled conditions. The drone then returns to its dock to recharge. It is for indoor use only, between 41 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit, and the dock must sit on a flat surface rather than a wall.
Ring Rover Cam: a patrol robot for businesses
Amazon says the Rover Cam grew out of feedback from Amazon Astro owners, who liked its roving security most. It patrols on a schedule, goes to a saved point with one tap and does a 360-degree scan when it arrives. An adjustable periscope camera lets it see over counters and shelving.
The robot streams and records in up to 4K while it moves, not only at its stops. It has a siren, a light tower and two-way audio, and it watches for people even while docked. Ring’s product page lists a weight of 20.6 pounds and a charge time of about 45 minutes. Ring says it is for dry, single-floor indoor spaces and is not suitable around children under 3 or small pets.
Privacy controls
Amazon says the Drone Cam powers down in its dock with the camera off and starts recording only when a flight begins. The Rover Cam has a Sleep Mode that retracts the periscope and turns off the microphone. Both show LED recording indicators, and Amazon says video from both will use Ring’s Throw Away the Key (TAKE) encryption.
The honest answer wasn’t more cameras; it meant reimagining what a security device could be.
Jamie Siminoff, founder and chief inventor of Ring
Price, plan and availability
Both devices are US-only at launch. The Drone Cam costs $249.99 and is due January 27, 2027, subject to FCC authorization. The Rover Cam costs $999.99 and ships December 16, 2026. Scheduled routes and patrols, along with reviewing recorded video, require a compatible Ring Protect plan. Amazon’s announcement does not specify which plan or what it costs.
