How much does the Ring Drone Cam cost and when can I get it?

The Drone Cam costs $249.99 and arrives on January 27th, 2027, in the US only, according to Ring founder Jamie Siminoff.

How long can the drone fly on a charge?

Ring claims five to eight minutes of flight per charge, with eight minutes of charging for every minute of flight — so a five-minute flight needs about 40 minutes of charging.

Does the Drone Cam record all the time?

No. Ring says it records only while flying, its camera is shuttered when docked, and footage is encrypted with Ring's TAKE system, which deletes Ring's copies after 24 hours.

RoboticsThe Verge AI1h agoNov 11, 2026, 01:00 JST

Ring Drone Cam ships Jan 27, 2027, at $249.99

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What happened
Ring founder Jamie Siminoff said at a New York City launch event that the Ring Drone Cam, an AI-powered indoor drone that patrols when you're away, arrives January 27th, 2027, for $249.99.
Why it matters
Ring pitches it as a replacement for multiple home cameras, but its five-to-eight-minute flight time and eight-minutes-per-minute charging suggest it suits quick check-ins rather than continuous monitoring.

WHO IT HITSPeople shopping for home security cameras get a single mobile device that can be sent to a specific room on demand, though the short flight time may limit it to spot checks rather than round-the-clock coverage.

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Context & Analysis

Ring has been working on a flying indoor camera since 2016, and Siminoff said the company came close to shipping two different models before starting from scratch about a year ago. The result is a much more basic drone that puts its intelligence in the cloud: Ring developed an AI system called AI Pilot that combines the device's camera with vision models, sensors, and cloud processing to map a home and navigate around obstacles. That design choice keeps the price under $250, but it also means the Drone Cam depends entirely on an internet connection — without Wi-Fi, all it can do is land.

The Drone Cam launches alongside the Ring Rover Cam, a $999.99 autonomous security robot for businesses built on Amazon's Astro home robot, which is available for preorder now with shipping expected to begin on December 16th, 2026. Both devices require a Ring Protect plan for video storage and advanced features, and both will work with Amazon's upcoming Alexa Home Map.

One open question is regulatory: Ring says the Drone Cam is currently in the process of obtaining FCC certification. Siminoff said the device complies with FCC regulations and is assembled in the US, but drones now face extra scrutiny. The Verge's hands-on found the drone completed a one-minute flight and landed several times with barely any wobble, though it did not demonstrate obstacle avoidance, stair flight, or how pets react.

FAQ

How much does the Ring Drone Cam cost and when can I get it?: The Drone Cam costs $249.99 and arrives on January 27th, 2027, in the US only, according to Ring founder Jamie Siminoff.
How long can the drone fly on a charge?: Ring claims five to eight minutes of flight per charge, with eight minutes of charging for every minute of flight — so a five-minute flight needs about 40 minutes of charging.
Does the Drone Cam record all the time?: No. Ring says it records only while flying, its camera is shuttered when docked, and footage is encrypted with Ring's TAKE system, which deletes Ring's copies after 24 hours.

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