Amazon has launched two new devices for its Ring security and monitoring lineup: a $250 indoor drone and a $1,000 autonomous robot for businesses.

The company announced the Ring Drone Cam, a flying security camera that moves automatically between rooms and floors to check for suspicious activity. Amazon also introduced the Ring Rover Cam, which offers mobile surveillance for offices and commercial facilities.

Ring Drone Cam

The Ring Drone Cam works as an autonomous flying security camera inside the home. It can move on its own between different rooms and floors.

The drone takes off automatically when an alarm goes off or when connected window, door and Ring security sensors detect unusual movement. It follows a preset route to inspect the area where the suspicious activity took place.

Users can also control the drone manually at any time. The device records video during both day and night.

Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff demonstrated the device in New York City. He said "the drone monitors the home and deters intruders with built-in LED lights that illuminate the area during flight".

The drone can fly for up to eight minutes before returning automatically to its charging dock. It has two propellers enclosed in plastic guards, which make a loud noise during flight.

Ring Rover Cam

Ring also unveiled the Ring Rover Cam. The company designed the surveillance robot to help businesses monitor offices, warehouses and other workplaces.

The device reworks the Astro home robot that Amazon first introduced in 2021. Amazon turned it into a mobile security platform for commercial use.

The robot has a screen mounted on a two-wheeled base and an extendable telescopic camera. It also includes a built-in siren, two-way audio and an overhead light module that helps users locate it while it moves.

Siminoff said the drone and the robot let users monitor multiple areas inside homes or commercial facilities with a single device. He said this removes the need to install stationary cameras everywhere.

Privacy Features

Ring has faced criticism in the past over user privacy. The company said privacy protection will be the default setting on both new devices.

The drone and the robot will show an LED light indicator when recording begins. This tells people nearby that the camera is active.

The company said the drone is not designed to fly outdoors. This complies with US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, which restrict operating drones beyond the operator's direct line of sight.

Siminoff confirmed that the company built in technical restrictions to stop the device from flying outside the home. He warned users not to try to operate it outdoors.

Release Dates

Amazon will begin shipping the Ring Rover Cam to customers in the United States on December 16, 2026. The Ring Drone Cam will reach US markets on January 27, 2027, pending approval from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

The launch shows Amazon's push into mobile security devices that rely on movement and autonomy. The smart home market continues to grow as major technology companies such as Apple and Google compete for customers.