Texas residents revolt over Amazon Prime Air drone noise

Residents of Richardson, Texas, complain of constant noise from Amazon Prime Air drones, with one homeowner counting 52 flyovers on a "slow day." Amazon says fewer than 1% of Prime Air inquiries this year concerned noise and plans to expand drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of 2026.

• A Richardson resident counted 52 drone flyovers over her home in a single day
• Amazon says under 1% of 2026 Prime Air inquiries were about noise
• Amazon plans to expand drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities by end of 2026
• Local officials cannot regulate flights; the FAA controls national airspace