Ring launches $250 indoor AI drone camera after six years
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What happened
Ring, owned by Amazon, announced it will release its indoor Drone Cam, an AI-powered flying security camera, in the United States on January 27, 2027. The device will be priced at $249.99 and is designed to autonomously patrol homes, responding to sensor triggers and following pre-set routes. The launch comes after six years of development delays. At the same event, Ring also introduced the $999.99 Rover Cam, an autonomous security robot for businesses, which will begin shipping in mid-December 2026.
Key details
- Ring Drone Cam weighs 165 grams and records 2K video with a 148-degree field of view.
- The drone flies for 5 to 8 minutes per charge and requires about 8 minutes of charging for each minute of flight.
- Footage is encrypted using Ring’s TAKE system, which rotates encryption keys every five minutes and deletes copies after 24 hours.
- The Drone Cam relies on cloud-based AI for navigation and requires a Wi-Fi connection to operate autonomously.
- The Rover Cam, priced at $999.99, is based on Amazon’s Astro robot and targets business customers.
Why it matters
Homeowners in the US will have access to a mobile indoor security camera that can patrol multiple rooms, potentially reducing the need for several stationary cameras. Businesses can now order the Rover Cam for autonomous security monitoring. Both products require a Ring Protect subscription for video storage and advanced features, introducing ongoing costs for users.