I actually just bought one last weekend. Haven't flow it yet, so I suppose I'll find out very soon!
I believe you that they're crazy loud, but I think the technology will improve and we'll figure out regulation, fly zones, etc.
Of course, this is all predicated on us agreeing as a society that we want this thing integrated into our communities. This want is unclear and I think that's the meat of the point you were making which is a fair one.
They are not able to be heard (at least in a common city setting) above 100ft or so, in my experience. Maybe less.
I imagine any drone network would fly at a couple hundred feet for most of the journey, and only be a "nuisance" for the period of time it has to descend straight down to the delivery point.
I believe you that they're crazy loud, but I think the technology will improve and we'll figure out regulation, fly zones, etc.
Of course, this is all predicated on us agreeing as a society that we want this thing integrated into our communities. This want is unclear and I think that's the meat of the point you were making which is a fair one.