Looks like Walmart's drone delivery service will have to find another suburb to operate out of after the Kirkwood City Council brought the bill forward for a vote and no member made a motion to advance it.
Citizens like Judith came to speak against the drone operation, citing numerous reasons. Mostly noise.
"Drones are banned across all land and water administered by the National Park Service because drones frighten animals, cause stress and disrupt natural behaviors. Low flying drones ruin the natural soundscape and disturb peace and quiet," Judith stated at Thursday night's Kirkwood City Council meeting. Given how much money Walmart makes, Judith suggested a fine for violating a noise ordinance would be meaningless.
Melissa had a number of concerns. "Increased surveillance: who keeps all the records and pictures of our homes as these drones fly around? Loss of privacy: are we being watched? Who's watching us?"
Kirkwood is just one of 12 cities in the region who are getting a pitch from Wing, the drone company.
Every council member stayed silent when the drone bill was brought forward, which meant the bill wouldn't advance.
