Amazon announced two mobile Ring security devices — the Ring Rover Cam ground robot and Ring Drone Cam aerial drone — slated for release in late 2026 and early 2027, respectively. Both leverage an AI Pilot system combining onboard cameras, specialized vision models, on-device sensors, and cloud processing to autonomously navigate obstacles, map floor plans, and execute patrols. Initial mapping occurs via a guided tour (drone) or autonomous exploration (rover), enabling room identification and suggested patrol points near entryways, windows, or business assets like cash registers. The Ring Drone Cam, priced at $250 — matching the 2021 Ring Always Home Cam Day 1 Edition — requires FCC authorization before its targeted January 27, 2027 launch. With a Ring Protect subscription, the drone can follow scheduled routes and automatically deploy along preset paths when triggered by Ring cameras, sensors, or alarms. The rover and drone extend Ring’s fixed-camera ecosystem into mobile surveillance, raising renewed privacy concerns for residential and commercial spaces. Customers can register for email updates on the product page pending regulatory clearance.

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