# Richardson neighbors protest Amazon drone noise

> Richardson residents demand Amazon raise drone altitude to reduce noise complaints
- Title: Richardson neighbors protest Amazon drone noise | Shortify
- Summary: Richardson residents demand Amazon raise drone altitude to reduce noise complaints Residents want Amazon to fly drones higher to cut noise, but no changes…
- Keywords: richardson, amazon, prime air, drone noise, faa, nfl, texas, news, local, neighbors, protest, drone
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/richardson-residents-protest-loud-low-flying-amazon-delivery-drones
- Author: Joseph Rowe
- Published: 2026-09-28T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: richardson, amazon, prime air, drone noise, faa, nfl, texas, news, local
## Drone noise complaints
Richardson residents report constant low-altitude drone flights from Amazon's Prime Air delivery drones causing noise issues.

> We have nowhere else to turn, not unless we try a lawsuit
## Amazon's response
Amazon says it has met with city officials and noise reduction is a priority in drone design, but residents hear drones all day.

> Less than 1% of complaints about drones are about noise
## City authority limits
The city of Richardson has no authority over drone routes and refers to the FAA for flight management decisions.
## FAA regulations
Amazon operates under FAA exemptions with specific conditions but must ensure safe drone operations in U.S. airspace.
## Neighbor concerns
Residents describe drones as loud, low-flying, and intrusive, with no resolution in sight for noise complaints.

> They're low and they're loud and they're big and they're just intrusive invasive
## Key takeaway

Residents want Amazon to fly drones higher to cut noise, but no changes have been made