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Amazon’s Ring has unveiled two AI-powered security robots, including a flying camera designed to patrol homes and a wheeled surveillance device for businesses. The Ring Drone Cam, priced at approximately ₹23,500, and Ring Rover Cam, costing approximately ₹94,000, use artificial intelligence to navigate indoor spaces, investigate security alerts and record video without requiring cameras to be installed in every room.
Both devices operate through a system called AI Pilot, which combines cameras, specialised vision models, onboard sensors and cloud processing to support autonomous movement and monitoring.
The home security drone is scheduled to begin shipping in the United States on January 27, 2027, subject to regulatory authorisation, while the business-focused rover is expected to ship from December 16, 2026.
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How Does Ring’s AI-Powered Home Security Drone Work?
The Ring Drone Cam is designed to fly between rooms, allowing homeowners to monitor areas that conventional fixed security cameras may not cover.
Priced at approximately ₹23,500, the device records video in 2K resolution and provides a 148-degree field of view. It can also rotate through 360 degrees and uses two built-in LED lights for monitoring in low-light conditions.
The drone can follow scheduled routes or be deployed by the owner when required. It can also respond automatically when a compatible Ring camera, sensor or alarm detects activity.
According to Amazon, AI Pilot uses a previously created map of the home to plan a suitable flight path while avoiding furniture, shelves and other obstacles.
The drone can operate for up to eight minutes on a fully charged battery. Its docking station takes approximately one hour to recharge the device.
Amazon said installation takes around five to ten minutes and requires a standard power outlet, a flat surface and Wi-Fi access.
During the initial setup, users must carry the drone through their home so that it can map the indoor environment.
The company also highlighted privacy features, stating that the drone’s camera switches off when it returns to its dock and recording begins only when a flight is activated.
Scheduled patrols and certain additional features require a Ring subscription.
Ring Rover Brings Autonomous Security Patrols to Businesses
Amazon also introduced Ring Rover Cam, a wheeled security robot designed to monitor offices and other commercial premises.
The device, priced at approximately ₹94,000, records video at resolutions of up to 4K and supports two-way audio communication.
It includes a built-in siren and light tower intended to alert people that a monitored area is protected.
The rover can follow scheduled patrol routes, investigate disturbances, stop at designated locations and conduct 360-degree scans of its surroundings.
Unlike the flying drone, the rover moves along the floor and uses an adjustable camera mast to observe areas above counters, shelving and other obstacles.
The device takes approximately 45 minutes to recharge using its included charger and can continue recording while docked.
For privacy, Amazon has introduced a Sleep Mode that retracts the camera mast and turns off the microphone.
The rover is scheduled to begin shipping in the United States on December 16, 2026.
Amazon Expands AI-Based Monitoring With Autonomous Security Devices
The introduction of the Ring Drone Cam and Ring Rover Cam represents an expansion of Amazon’s security camera business into autonomous indoor surveillance.
Unlike fixed cameras, the new devices are designed to move through designated spaces and respond to alerts using AI-assisted navigation.
Jamie Siminoff, Ring’s founder and chief inventor, said customers had long sought ways to monitor parts of their homes that stationary cameras could not easily cover.
Both devices are intended to provide visible security monitoring, with the ability to investigate activity and allow owners to check their properties remotely.
Amazon has also emphasised privacy controls, including automatic camera shutdown when the drone is docked and a dedicated privacy mode for the rover.
The Ring Drone Cam requires authorisation from the US Federal Communications Commission before it can be sold.
The Indian rupee prices are approximate conversions of the announced US prices, calculated at ₹94 per dollar. They are not official Indian retail prices. Amazon has not provided details regarding availability or pricing in India.
The launch reflects Amazon’s move towards combining artificial intelligence, mobile robotics and connected security systems in products designed for homes and businesses.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
