Amazon drone delivery test community complains about constant noise
A community in Texas has been terrorized by the incessant noise made by low-flying Amazon delivery drones.
Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery service is currently undergoing early testing in a community in Richardson, Texas. Residents have expressed their discontent with the constant noise generated by the drones, which can fly as low as 150 feet above homes. One resident reported hearing the drones indoors, even when the television was on.
Amazon has responded to these complaints by stating that fewer than 1 percent of the complaints filed this year have been related to noise, comparing it to the sound of a window fan on a low setting. However, one resident tallied a total of 52 drones flying over her house on a single Friday, describing it as a slow day. Privacy concerns are also raised, as these drones are equipped with cameras for navigation, potentially allowing them to record backyard activities.
Amazon maintains that the images are stored securely and only used to enhance customer service, but past incidents involving human reviewers listening to recordings from Alexa devices raise further concerns. As Prime Air continues to expand to 500 towns and cities across America, these issues remain a topic of contention among residents.
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