Ring’s CEO says intruders will see spotlights and something flying across the window, as Amazon unveils a $249.99 drone that patrols homes

Amazon has unveiled the Ring Drone Cam, a flying indoor security camera, alongside a ground-based Rover Cam as part of its new Ring Robotics lineup. Both devices use an AI Pilot system to navigate on their own and are designed to offer better visibility than standard mounted cameras.

As detailed by LADbible, the Drone Cam can see into spots that a fixed camera cannot reach. Owners can set custom flight routes, allowing the drone to move through any open door to inspect a potential break-in.

If a sensor or alarm goes off, the drone is programmed to investigate the situation immediately. It captures footage during the day or at night, giving round-the-clock coverage of the property.

Ring’s CEO is betting that a flying camera will spook intruders

The Rover Cam is a ground-based alternative that Amazon describes as a guard on patrol who never clocks out. It comes with a built-in siren and two-way audio, allowing users to talk to anyone the robot catches on camera.

Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff showed off the devices during a demonstration on November 10, 2026, and said he believes they will act as a strong deterrent. “If someone is going around your house at night, and your motion detector goes off on your Ring doorbell, imagine if you see spotlights and something flying across the window,” he told CNBC. “You’re probably not going to go into that house.”

Siminoff also said mobile cameras solve the issue of needing to mount cameras in every corner of a living space, offering the security benefits without the feeling of being filmed all the time. Amazon claims that all footage captured by the devices will be protected by Ring’s strongest default encryption so far.

Both systems rely on AI Pilot, which uses on-device sensors, camera vision models, and cloud processing to navigate autonomously. The robotics lineup adds to Ring’s recent expansion beyond static doorbells, which also includes its Fire Watch wildfire detection feature.

The Ring Drone Cam will be available in the US starting January 27, 2027, for $249.99. The Rover Cam arrives earlier on December 16, 2026, for $999.99, and Amazon has not said whether either device will be sold outside the US.