Ring LLC Unveils Indoor Security Drone and Patrol Robot

Amazon's Ring LLC unveiled two new security devices on Tuesday: the Ring Drone Cam and the Ring Rover Cam. The Drone Cam is a $250 indoor security camera that flies pre-set paths to investigate alarms or can be deployed manually. It features built-in LED lights intended as a crime deterrent, though it is restricted to indoor use to comply with Federal Aviation Administration regulations. The product launch follows more than six years of delays, including the abandonment of a 2020 design and a second failed attempt last year.

Alongside the drone, the company introduced the Ring Rover Cam, a $999.99 business-oriented patrol robot repurposed from the Astro home robot. Designed for warehouses and offices, the Rover Cam includes a 4K periscope camera, a built-in siren, and a light tower for tracking.

CEO Jamie Siminoff detailed the deterrent capabilities of the devices, noting that if a motion detector triggers, a user might see "spotlights and something flying across the window," which would likely discourage an intruder from entering the house. The Rover Cam is scheduled to ship on December 16, while the Drone Cam will ship in the United States on January 27, pending Federal Communications Commission approval.