New flight software reduces modeled sound exposure by 68%, addressing a growing concern as drone delivery expands into residential areas. Drone delivery company Zipline has announced new flight technology designed to make its aircraft quieter. The update comes as some drone delivery operators face growing community concerns about noise and other impacts on residential … [Read more...] about Zipline Announces Quieter Drone Deliveries as Communities Raise Noise Concerns
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As Drone Delivery Expands, Community Pushback Becomes a Growing Challenge
Amazon's proposed Massachusetts drone delivery hub faces congressional scrutiny, adding to concerns raised in other communities. Amazon's plans to expand drone delivery into Massachusetts are facing opposition from residents and lawmakers. The dispute highlights a challenge for the industry as commercial operations scale: gaining community acceptance. On October 14, four … [Read more...] about As Drone Delivery Expands, Community Pushback Becomes a Growing Challenge
Beyond Decibels: UK Drone Noise Report Could Offer a Model for Future Regulation
UK Civil Aviation Authority recommends a phased approach to managing drone and eVTOL noise as commercial operations expand. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published a report examining how noise from drones and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft should be assessed and managed as commercial operations expand. CAP3304: Managing Noise from … [Read more...] about Beyond Decibels: UK Drone Noise Report Could Offer a Model for Future Regulation
As Drone Delivery Expands, Communities Remain Uncertain
County denies Walmart bid to start drone deliveries By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A board of Georgia county officials have denied a Walmart application to install a fenced area for delivery drones at a store location in suburban Atlanta as part of the retail giant’s expansion of UAV delivery service into the metropolitan area. At a hearing on April 21, the Cobb … [Read more...] about As Drone Delivery Expands, Communities Remain Uncertain
College Station Mayor Asks FAA to Put Brakes on Amazon Prime Air Expansion
Mayor John Nichols Calls for Delay on Increased Drone Deliveries Due to Noise Concerns and Zoning Issues By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The mayor of College Station, Texas is urging the FAA to slow down an effort by Amazon Prime Air to expand its drone delivery operations in the city. Mayor John Nichols wrote a letter to the agency to comment on a draft … [Read more...] about College Station Mayor Asks FAA to Put Brakes on Amazon Prime Air Expansion
