The public comment period has been extended. Submit comments by October 15, 2026.
Amazon Drone Delivery
Will drones fly over your home?
Amazon wants to fly delivery drones from a site in North Haven, Connecticut. The drones could fly up to 7.5 miles from that site. Enter your address below to see if your home falls within that area.
Distance is measured in a straight line from the North Haven site. Being within 7.5 miles does not mean drones will fly over your home or that you will get deliveries. If Amazon later opens more sites in Connecticut, more than half of towns could fall within range. Read the CT Insider article.
What's being proposed
Amazon is asking for approval to fly delivery drones from its site at 409 Washington Ave. in North Haven. The drone, called the MK30, could fly up to 7.5 miles from the site.
How many flights
Up to 1,000 flights per day. That could mean about one flight every minute during busy parts of the day, and about 67 flights per hour in the early morning and late evening.
Flying hours
6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., up to seven days a week. Up to 100 flights per day are expected during the 6–7 a.m. and 10–10:30 p.m. periods.
Cost per delivery
Amazon has said it would charge $5 per delivery for Prime members and $10 for non-Prime members.
Package size
Packages up to 5 pounds. The drone lowers to about 13 feet off the ground to drop off the package.
Not every home in the area will get deliveries. Amazon needs about 10 feet of clear space away from things like power lines and tree branches. Drones must also stay away from places like hospitals with helipads and airports. If there is no safe spot to drop off the package, the drone flies back and the package is sent by truck instead.
About the MK30 drone
- How high it flies (going out)
- 205 to 250 feet off the ground
- How high it flies (coming back)
- 325 to 370 feet off the ground
- How low it drops down
- About 13 feet off the ground to deliver
- How it flies
- Flies on its own along set routes, watched by trained staff on the ground
- Noise
- Amazon says it sounds about like a home air conditioning unit running.
- Privacy
- Amazon says the drone does not have surveillance cameras. Its sensors are used only to fly and drop off packages.
However, the FAA's own noise report says the loudest moment of a delivery can reach 92.1 decibels, about as loud as a gas lawn mower up close or a motorcycle driving by.
Where the proposal stands
- Completed
May 4, 2026
Local site approval
The North Haven Planning & Zoning Commission approved an Amazon application to operate its first Prime Air drone delivery service in Connecticut.
Drone flight operations are regulated by the FAA.
- Under Review
September 16, 2026
State review announced
The FAA asked the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to review how the proposal could affect Connecticut's coast and wetlands. You can send DEEP your comments by October 15, 2026.
- Pending
Next steps
Final FAA approval pending
Before deliveries can begin, the FAA must complete its safety review and grant Amazon the clearance to operate in this area.
Concerns raised by local legislators
On September 25, 2026, a group of state lawmakers sent a letter to DEEP raising concerns about noise, how low the drones fly, wildlife, privacy, and the need for a closer look at the environmental impact.
Signers:
Local officials have also weighed in. The Hamden mayor and the North Branford Police Department have each submitted statements to DEEP.
Submit your comments
The public comment period has been extended. To have your voice counted, email your comments to Deep.FCC.PublicComments@ct.gov by October 15, 2026.
You can write about noise, safety, privacy, wildlife, flight paths, or anything else that concerns you about the proposal. You can also email your state legislators directly to share your concerns.