For the vast bulk of their routes, I’m assuming they will fly at the legal limit which for them I assume is 400 feet above ground level. That will let them fly in straight lines as much as possible and keep noise as low as they can. When they get to a delivery location, they hover at 20 or 30 feet high and the package is lowered on a retractable line. From what I’ve heard, recipients have to agree to create a “clear landing field” which is free of obstructions and clutter and is probably at least 20 feet in diameter or so.
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From: Mag Tait <magtait1...>
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 3:31:11 PM
To: Ann Alvarez <annra.new...>
Cc: Fred Kaluza <fredkaluza...>; birders <birders...>
Subject: Re: [birders] Amazon Drones
If it flies too low, there are going to be dogs leaping in the air and destroying them! It sounds like this is sort of a limited area for now, but I’m guessing it will expand. I’ve done my best to limit ordering from Amazon, but when you have family here and there, it certainly is convenient. One more reason to continue to try to avoid them.
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On Nov 19, 2025, at 3:21 PM, Ann Alvarez <annra.new...> wrote:
Yes! Sounds horrific!
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On Nov 19, 2025, at 8:07 AM, Fred Kaluza <fredkaluza...> wrote:
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