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Snellville discusses Walmart drone-delivery pilot proposed for U.S. 124 store
Summary
City staff described a Walmart proposal to operate Wing drone deliveries from the Snellville Walmart on U.S. 124; councilmembers raised concerns about noise, visual impact of on-site 'nests,' generator use and proximity to a nearby helipad. No formal action was taken.
Snellville City staff briefed the mayor and council on a proposal from Walmart to operate commercial drone deliveries from the Walmart store on U.S. 124, part of a pilot program using Wing-manufactured aircraft. The presentation outlined operations, safety oversight by the Federal Aviation Administration, and the physical setup Walmart would place on site.
City staff said the drones are larger than consumer models, carry small packages (about 2 to 2.5 pounds), cruise at roughly 60–70 mph, and operate from a fenced “nest” on the Walmart property. "They talked about the noise level... as quiet as a lawnmower or a weed eater," city staff member Matt said during the…
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