Amazon unveils Ring drone that patrols rooms, hunts down intruders and records suspicious activity day or night

Published: 11:13 EST, 10 November 2026 | Updated: 11:29 EST, 10 November 2026 More than a decade after transforming doorbells into security cameras, Amazon has unveiled a flying robot that can patrol your home on command.The £187 gadget, called the Ring Drone Cam, is part of a new range of autonomous security devices launched by the tech giant's Ring division.Unlike traditional security cameras, the drone can move around a property and check areas that fixed devices cannot reach.The flying camera can follow scheduled patrol routes, respond automatically when alarms are triggered or be sent out on demand by homeowners.According to Ring, the drone was created after customers said they wanted protection in locations where they did not necessarily want permanent cameras installed.‘The honest answer wasn't more cameras - it meant reimagining what a security device could be,’ said Jamie Siminoff, Ring's founder and chief inventor.‘That kind of invention is hard, and it takes time. But we kept at it until we got it right.‘It’s not just a new category of security; it’s the beginning of a future where proactive, autonomous protection is something every home and every business can have.’ The compact aircraft features a 2K camera, multiple LED lights and enough battery life for roughly eight to 10 minutes of flight before returning to its dock Unlike traditional security cameras, the drone can move around a property and check areas that fixed devices cannot reachBoth the Drone Cam and a second device, known as the Ring Rover Cam, are powered by an AI navigation system called AI Pilot.During setup, users carry the Drone Cam around their home so it can create a digital floor plan.The system then identifies rooms, suggests patrol points and works out routes around obstacles such as furniture.Users can simply tap a location on a digital map and the drone will navigate there by itself.The compact aircraft features a 2K camera, multiple LED lights and enough battery life for roughly eight to ten minutes of flight before returning to its dock.Ring says the moving lights could also help deter intruders by creating the impression that a security guard is searching the property with a flashlight.'Leave for the weekend and send Ring Drone on a final sweep to confirm the windows are shut,' the description reads.'Get an alert while you’re away, and it’s already lifting off to show you what set it off. Ring Drone provides peace of mind wherever you are.' Businesses can opt for the wheeled Ring Rover Cam, a robotic patrol device designed for offices, warehouses and shops The rover is equipped with a camera mounted on an adjustable mast, along with a siren and two-way audio featuresMeanwhile, businesses can opt for the wheeled Ring Rover Cam, a robotic patrol device designed for offices, warehouses and shops.The rover is equipped with a camera mounted on an adjustable mast, along with a siren and two-way audio features.'Both are designed to be seen and heard,' Amazon said. 'Ring Drone’s propellers aren‘t quiet, and Ring Rover’s light tower is bright and easy to spot. 'If someone’s there who shouldn’t be, a flying drone overhead or a roving robot with a siren makes it clear they’ve been spotted. Both devices are built to deter, not just monitor.' The Rover Cam is due to begin shipping in the US on December 16 and carries a price tag of $999 (£750).The Drone Cam, priced at $249 (£187), is expected to follow on January 27 next year.At the moment, there is no announced UK launch date.