Amazon’s Ring unveiled Ring Robotics on November 10, 2026, launching with the Ring Drone Cam, a flying indoor security camera, and the Ring Rover Cam, an autonomous security robot for business (Amazon). Wired reports that the Rover Cam launches first on December 16, followed by the Drone Cam on January 27 (Wired). The Rover Cam can be preordered now, while the Drone Cam has no preorder yet (9to5Mac).
Amazon’s release states that the device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the FCC and may not be offered for sale until authorization is obtained (The Register).
Promised vs. Status Now
| Item | Promised | Status now | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring Rover Cam shipping | Ships December 16 | Preorders open | 9to5Mac |
| Ring Rover Cam price | About $1,000 | Listed at $999.99 | 9to5Mac |
| Ring Drone Cam shipping | January 27, 2027 | Subject to FCC approval | The Register |
| Ring Drone Cam price | $250 | Listed at $249.99, no preorder | 9to5Mac |
Timeline
- 2026-11-10: Amazon announced Ring Robotics with the Ring Drone Cam and Ring Rover Cam (Amazon).
- 2026-12-16: Wired reports this as the launch date for the Ring Rover Cam (Wired).
- 2027-01-27: Amazon’s announcement mentions this release date for the Ring Drone Cam, subject to FCC authorization (The Register).
Details (as Reported)
Both devices are powered by AI Pilot, which Amazon describes as a custom-built system using the devices’ cameras, specialized vision models, on-device sensors and cloud processing (Amazon). Setup turns a walkthrough of the space into a floor plan, and the system suggests patrol points (Amazon).
The Drone Cam offers a 148-degree field of view, 360-degree rotation and 2K video (Amazon). Wired reports it weighs 165 grams, flies five to eight minutes per charge, and lands on its own if it loses internet connectivity (Wired). According to Wired, the rest of its intelligence sits in the cloud (Wired). Ars Technica reports that set routes and schedules are available to subscribers of the Amazon Ring Protect plan (Ars Technica).
The Rover Cam streams and records in up to 4K video while moving or patrolling, and includes a periscope camera, siren, light tower and two-way audio (Amazon). Wired reports that it covers up to 5,000 square feet and can patrol for about 30 minutes (Wired).
Amazon told The Register that the Drone Cam would still start shipping in January (The Register). Ars Technica reports that the Rover Cam and Drone Cam are expected to reach customers at the end of 2026 and in early 2027, respectively (Ars Technica).
Ring says video is protected by Throw Away the Key Encryption, under which Ring temporarily holds keys to run cloud features before deleting its copy (The Register). Wired notes that this brief window makes it less foolproof than true end-to-end encryption (Wired).
What Is Not Yet Confirmed
- Whether the FCC will authorize the Ring Drone Cam, which Amazon’s release says may not be sold until authorization is obtained (The Register).
- How Ring secures floor plan data, since Ring did not answer The Register’s question on the subject (The Register).
- Whether the Ring Drone Cam can be preordered, as no preorder was available at the time of 9to5Mac’s report (9to5Mac).