Amazon Unveils a Drone and a Robotic Security Guard for Home Safety
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Amazon has unveiled two new home security devices: the flying Ring Drone Cam and the wheeled Ring Rover Cam robot. The AI-powered drone can stay airborne for 5–7 minutes, while the robot operates for around 30 minutes on a single charge. Priced at $250 and $1,000 respectively, the devices are…
US-based Amazon has introduced two new devices designed to enhance home security: the flying Ring Drone Cam and the wheeled Ring Rover Cam robot. Both devices can work alongside other products in the company’s Ring security system.
The Ring Drone Cam was first announced in 2020, but its market launch was postponed several times. According to Bloomberg, technical challenges encountered during development were among the main reasons for the delays. In particular, additional sensors increased the battery’s weight and affected the drone’s flight stability.
Powered by artificial intelligence, the drone independently selects its flight path and responds to alerts received from other cameras connected to the Ring system. A single battery charge allows it to remain airborne for 5–7 minutes. It must then return to its charging station. For this reason, the device is intended primarily for short inspections rather than extended aerial surveillance.
Users can preset the drone’s automatic flight schedule. At the designated time, the device takes off, circles the area around the house and checks notifications received from cameras, alerts and other Ring devices. LED lights allow it to operate in the dark and are designed to deter intruders. The drone independently identifies safe zones and flight paths and is intended for indoor use only.
The Ring Drone Cam’s camera has a 148-degree field of view and records video in 2K resolution. Weighing 165 grams, the drone is priced at 250 US dollars. Its sales are expected to begin in January 2027.
The company’s second new product, the Ring Rover Cam, is an upgraded version of the Astro robot, which was introduced in 2023 and discontinued in 2024. The wheeled robot can move autonomously or follow a predetermined route. Users can also control it remotely and direct it to any room in the house. When a security alert is triggered by another device in the Ring system, the robot automatically moves towards the relevant location.
While moving, the Ring Rover Cam records video in 4K resolution and streams footage live. Its periscope-style camera can extend upwards, allowing its height to be adjusted. To make the robot easier to locate in large houses or spacious rooms, the device also projects beams of light onto the ceiling. Its screen displays system notifications, including alerts indicating that video recording or a live stream is in progress.
According to Amazon, the robot operates for approximately 30 minutes on a single charge. During this time, it can inspect an area of nearly 500 square metres on one floor. In multi-storey buildings, several robots or an additional flying drone may be needed to provide surveillance.
The Ring Rover Cam robot is priced at 1,000 US dollars. Deliveries of the device are scheduled to begin on December 16, 2026.
According to Bloomberg commentators, the robot could prove useful not only in homes but also for monitoring warehouses and other large workspaces.