Amazon unveils Ring Drone Cam, a flying surveillance camera for $249.99
The device autonomously patrols the home, navigates around obstacles, and checks suspicious activity triggered by sensors.
Amazon has announced the Ring Drone Cam—a flying surveillance camera with artificial intelligence capable of moving independently around the home. The device avoids furniture and other obstacles, checks doors and windows, and, when connected sensors or alarms are triggered, travels to a designated location.
The owner can manually control the drone, set routes, and schedule patrols. The camera records in 2K resolution and is equipped with a light for operation in the dark. Between flights, the device returns to its charging station, where the camera fully powers off.
The Ring Drone Cam will cost $249.99. Sales in the U.S. are scheduled to begin on January 27, 2027. However, some features, including automatic patrolling, will require a Ring Protect subscription.
Alongside the drone, Amazon introduced the Ring Rover Cam for $999.99—a wheeled security robot designed for stores and offices. It autonomously responds to alarm triggers, and can activate a siren and light signals. Shipments will begin on December 16, 2026.
The concept of a flying home camera is not new: as early as 2020, Ring showcased a similar device called the Always Home Cam, though it never reached mass sales.
