Ring cameras go mobile as Amazon debuts AI-powered security drone and robot

Onboard camera capability includes a 148-degree field of view and 360-degree rotation with a 2K video resolution. Two LED lights also activate in low-light conditions to help illuminate the scene for the drone video camera.

However, the drone is limited to just 8 minutes of flight time when operating on a “new, fully-charged battery under controlled conditions” according to the product description. It comes with a docking station for charging.

Another caveat in the product description is that the Ring Drone Cam may experience degraded performance when navigating in environments with reflective surfaces such as “polished marble or wet tile,” blank matte walls without any features, or transparent surfaces like frameless glass and mirrors.

Still, Amazon touts the drone as providing an “autonomous way to check on your home that has never existed before,” whether the customer is away or at home. The Ring Drone can be controlled directly from the Alexa Home Map interactive map that shows all of a customer’s Amazon-linked devices.

Ring Drone Cam

Roaming robot

Meanwhile, Amazon has pitched the Ring Rover Cam priced at $1,000 as “an autonomous security robot designed for business.” This product is already available for preorder for those so inclined and scheduled to start shipping to customers on December 16, 2026.

The company described the Ring Rover as being inspired by customer feedback involving another invite-only beta product, the Amazon Astro robot designed for home monitoring.

The Ring Rover can livestream and record in up to 4K video resolution when patrolling or while doing a 360-degree scan at a designated location. Videos triggered by doorbell rings, motion events and “Live View” events are stored in the cloud for sharing and replaying for up to 180 days.

Like the Ring Drone, the Ring Rover can automatically respond to alerts from connected Ring devices by following its preprogrammed patrol points. But the wheeled robot is only designed to operate within a single-floor, indoor environment because it lacks stair-climbing capability.

Amazon’s product description also warns that the Rover is not compatible with “curved edges, sunken areas, flooring transitions greater than 1.375 inches (3.5 centimeters), and black glossy floors.”