Amazon has set a December 16, 2026 US launch for the $999.99 Ring Rover Cam; the $249.99 Ring Drone Cam still needs FCC clearance before its planned January 27, 2027 release.
The key facts
- Amazon has unveiled two mobile Ring security devices: an indoor flying camera and a patrol robot for business premises.
- The Rover Cam is priced at $999.99 and ships December 16, 2026; the Drone Cam is priced at $249.99 and is planned for January 27, 2027 — but Amazon’s own announcement says it still needs clearance from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) before it can be sold or rented.
- Using tagged features on either device requires a compatible Ring Protect subscription plan, according to Amazon.
Ring is adding two mobile devices to its camera line-up: a small drone to patrol the inside of a home, and a wheeled robot to patrol business premises. Pricing and launch dates are confirmed for the US — except that the drone cannot legally go on sale here until it clears a pending FCC approval.
This article covers what the two devices are built to do, their confirmed US pricing and dates, and the one regulatory step still standing between the drone and its planned launch.
Two devices for two different settings
The Amazon announcement for Ring Robotics covers two devices aimed at different users. The Ring Drone Cam is an indoor flying camera for households, designed to fly to pre-set checkpoints when triggered by an alarm event. The Ring Rover Cam is a wheeled security robot for businesses, designed to patrol set routes and respond to events. Both run on what Amazon calls “AI Pilot,” which the company says uses cameras, sensors, computer-vision models and cloud processing to map a home or business and suggest checkpoints during setup. These descriptions come from the manufacturer; independent testing of the as-yet-unreleased devices is not available.
US pricing and dates at a glance
| Device | Price | US launch | Built for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring Rover Cam | $999.99 | December 16, 2026 | Businesses |
| Ring Drone Cam | $249.99 | January 27, 2027* | Homes |
Both prices are list prices before state and local sales tax, which is charged separately depending on where the buyer lives — this is standard across US e-commerce and is not specific to Ring.
Why the drone still needs FCC clearance
Amazon’s own announcement flags that the Ring Drone Cam has not yet received the equipment authorization that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires before a radio-frequency device — which includes a Wi-Fi-connected flying camera — can legally be marketed, sold or rented in the United States. The Rover Cam, a ground-based device, carries no such caveat in the announcement. Amazon has not said when it expects that approval, so the stated January 27, 2027 date for the drone is contingent on it coming through in time.
The drone’s conceptual predecessor, the “Always Home Cam” that Amazon first announced for Ring in 2020, was delayed for years and never reached a wide release — a reminder that announced dates for Ring’s flying devices have historically slipped.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ring Drone Cam cleared for sale yet?
No. Amazon’s announcement states it still needs FCC equipment authorization before it can legally be sold or rented, even though a January 27, 2027 launch is planned.
Does the Rover Cam have the same restriction?
No — Amazon’s announcement does not mention any pending regulatory approval for the ground-based Rover Cam, which is set to ship December 16, 2026.
Do the prices include tax?
No. The $999.99 and $249.99 figures are list prices; sales tax is added separately based on the buyer’s state and locality.
Do I need a subscription to use these devices?
According to Amazon, tagged or marked features on either device require a compatible Ring Protect subscription plan.
Sources and date of research
Research and data as of: November 12, 2026.
Transparency note: AI-assisted tools were used in researching, structuring and drafting this article. Sources used are listed in the article. Publication only follows manual editorial approval.
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