Amazon’s Ring announced two security cameras on Nov. 10, 2026, that won’t stay put: the $249.99 Ring Drone Cam for homes and the $999.99 Ring Rover Cam for businesses. One flies between rooms; the other repurposes Amazon’s Astro robot design for security patrols. The announcement introduces a new brand, Ring Robotics. Source Source Source
At the announcement, Ring said Rover shipments would begin Dec. 16, 2026, with U.S. Drone Cam shipments planned for Jan. 27, 2027. Approval from the Federal Communications Commission was still pending for the drone. Source Source Source
A flying camera, with charging breaks
Ring says the Drone Cam can travel between rooms, including upstairs, and capture footage during the day or at night. When a connected alarm or sensor triggers, it follows a preset path to investigate; users can also send it out on demand. Source
The drone can fly for up to eight minutes before returning autonomously to its charging dock, CNBC reports. Its two enclosed propellers also produce a loud buzz. A discreet little wall camera this is not. Source
Ring first previewed a flying security camera called Always Home Cam in 2020. CEO Jamie Siminoff told CNBC he held off on releasing it while the company worked on the design, sensors and data processing. Source
Astro returns to the security beat
The Rover Cam targets offices, warehouses and other workplaces. According to The Verge, it can follow scheduled patrols, respond to alarms from other Ring devices or be dispatched manually. It streams and records video while traveling, then performs a 360-degree scan at its destination. Source
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