$249.99: Ring announces an indoor flying camera and a patrol robot
Ring announced the Drone Cam, a flying camera for the home, and the Rover Cam, a robot for businesses; both check the spot of an alarm and send live video.
Ring announced two devices that move around: a camera that flies inside the home and a wheeled robot for shops. When an alarm goes off, they go and show you what is happening. Sold in the US only.
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Why it matters
Instead of a fixed camera, a moving device goes to where the alarm happened and shows you what is going on.
Watch: a new idea still waiting for real-world tests.
The details
- The Drone Cam is an indoor flying camera at $249.99, shipping from January 27, 2027, in the US only.
- It records 2K video with a 148° field of view and two LED lights for low light; its camera is off while docked.
- The Rover Cam is a wheeled patrol robot for businesses at $999.99; pre-orders are open and shipping starts December 16, 2026, in the US.
- The Rover Cam streams up to 4K video, has an adjustable mast and two-way audio.
- Both map the space with a system called AI Pilot and need a compatible Ring Protect plan to schedule patrols.
- Ring says the Drone Cam has not yet received the FCC authorization needed to be sold.
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