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‘Like a flying leaf blower’: Hazel Park residents complain Amazon delivery drones are too loud, fly too low
By Pamela Osborne, Jacob Nagel at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
Residents near an Amazon fulfillment center in Hazel Park are pushing back against the growing presence of delivery drones, saying the aircraft are too loud, fly too low, and pass over their homes too frequently.Residents describe life under a ‘drone runway’Joshua Brent lives near the Amazon faci...
Key takeaway Residents describe life under a ‘drone runway’Joshua Brent lives near the Amazon facility at 10 Mile and Dequindre roads and says the drone traffic has become relentless.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The concerns of Hazel Park residents about Amazon's delivery drones highlight the need for Detroit -area communities to balance the benefits of innovative technology with quality of life issues. As drone delivery programs expand in the region, including at facilities in Hazel Park and Pontiac, local governments will face increasing pressure to establish clear guidelines and regulations for their operation. The experiences of Joshua Brent and Thomas Trastevere, who describe the relentless drone traffic as a daily nuisance, underscore the importance of community engagement and feedback in shaping these policies. With Amazon's drone-delivery programs operating in multiple locations within the Detroit area, it is crucial for residents, officials, and the company to work together to address concerns about noise, safety, and privacy, ensuring that the benefits of ultrafast delivery are shared by all without compromising the well-being of those living near these facilities.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Residents near an Amazon fulfillment center in Hazel Park are pushing back against the growing presence of delivery drones, saying the aircraft are too loud, fly too low, and pass over their homes too frequently.Residents describe life under a ‘drone runway’Joshua Brent lives near the Amazon faci...
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