Amazon’s new Ring cameras are mounted to roving robots, including $250 Drone Cam

Amazon’s Ring brand is today launching a new “Robotics” division that will start with two offerings – a $250 Ring Drone Cam and a $1,000 Rover Cam. Indoor cameras can be invaluable for securing your home, but also just in keeping an eye on what’s going on when you’re not home. To that end, Ring has been working on cameras that can be sent around the home remotely, and they’re finally launching early next year. Ring first showed off its Drone Cam in 2020, but never actually brought the product to market. That changes in January of next year, when the Ring Drone Cam will be available for $249.99. The camera, Amazon expains, is “a flying indoor security camera that goes where you need it, when you need it, and stays docked and out of sight when you don’t.” You can set flight routes on a schedule, have the drone automatically investigate tripped sensors in your Ring system, and more. The camera is only active when the drone is in flight, and it’s emphasized that the drone is not “quiet,” it’s “meant to be seen and heard.” The other robot Amazon’s Ring is launching is the Rover Cam, which is built on the back of Amazon Astro. It has a telescoping camera and rolls around your home on “scheduled patrols” as well as being able to automatically investigate tripped sensors. It also features two-way audio and a built-in siren to deter intruders from an area, while also features continuous 4K recording. Ring is mainly pitching this one for businesses, and it costs $999.99 with pre-orders open now ahead of a December 16 release date. Follow Ben: Twitter/X, Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.