Amazon drone deliveries whir to life over Chicago suburbs

Amazon’s long-awaited drone delivery service has whirred to life in a handful of Chicago suburbs, but some residents want the technology to be grounded. The drones have been put into use at Amazon’s fulfillment center in suburban Markham, fulfilling a promise from the tech company to roll out the delivery service earlier this year. While the company has argued that drone delivery will provide better service to customers, some residents are already criticizing the service, complaining about noise and raising safety concerns. “It’s got a weird sound to it,” Homewood resident Paul Bochenk said. “It’s not as loud as I thought, but it’s kind of annoying.” According to Amazon, the company has deployed approximately 21 drones. The drones are capable of delivering a package of up to five pounds and to deliver it as far as eight miles from the facility. The cost savings for the company is significant, as Amazon says it will cost less than $5 per delivery. “Prime Air s ultra-