Ring Announces Flying Drone Cam and Rover Security Robot [Video]

Ring has announced two mobile security devices: Drone Cam, a flying indoor camera for the home, and Rover Cam, a wheeled robot designed to patrol businesses. Both use the company's AI Pilot system to map spaces and navigate around obstacles.

Ring Drone Cam

The indoor drone follows custom flight routes or heads to saved patrol points when a connected Ring camera, sensor, or alarm is triggered. Its 2K camera has a 148-degree field of view and can rotate 360 degrees, while two built-in lights illuminate dark rooms.

Setup involves carrying the drone through the space so AI Pilot can build a floor plan and suggest patrol points. The system combines cameras, on-device sensors, specialized vision models, and cloud processing. When docked, the drone powers down with its camera off.

Drone Cam is priced at $249.99, with U.S. shipping scheduled to begin January 27, 2027. It still awaits FCC authorization and cannot yet be offered for sale; its Amazon listing offers email updates rather than preorders.

Ring Rover Cam

Rover Cam travels on the floor, using an adjustable periscope to see over counters and shelving. It can map a business, perform scheduled patrols, and investigate alerts from connected Ring devices. Ring says it can cover up to 5,000 square feet.

The robot streams and records up to 4K video while moving, with person detection also available while docked. A siren, light tower, and two-way audio provide ways to respond remotely. Sleep Mode retracts the periscope and disables the microphone.

The $999.99 Rover Cam is available to preorder on Amazon, with U.S. shipping scheduled for December 16, 2026. A compatible Ring Protect plan is required for features including scheduled patrols and reviewing recorded video.