# Quieter drone technology aims to ease growing noise complaints

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/an-annoying-buzz-the-search-for-stealthier-drones/
- Published: 2026-10-28T00:01:10+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T00:12:18+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Technology (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck1exgejq3xvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Technology

## Key points

- Drone buzz is disrupting some residents’ lives.
- Amazon is expanding deliveries to nearly 500 US locations.
- Greenjets says its technology cuts noise by at least two thirds.

## Summary

Delivery drones are becoming more common in the US and UK, but their distinctive buzzing is disrupting some residents’ daily lives. The growth of services such as Amazon Prime Air is prompting questions about how to balance faster deliveries with the effects of aircraft noise on communities.

North Garland resident Ashley Schmidt says drone noise has made her avoid her garden and local parks. Amazon is expanding Prime Air to nearly 500 US towns and cities, while the Federal Aviation Administration says operators and local leaders should address community concerns. London-based Greenjets says its enclosed-blade propulsion system can cut drone noise by at least two thirds, and is also used in policing, harbour security and conservation work.

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