First Click: Tourist drones are more annoying than selfie sticks
Have you ever heard drones up close? They’re loud. Really loud. Up close, the iconic DJI Phantom measures something like 82 decibels. That’s about as loud as an electric drill with all the warmth of swarming bees. Most drones don’t record audio because the drone (|drōn| noun: a low continuous humming sound) would be unbearable. The noise diminishes as the quartet of spinning motors and props lift the vehicle higher, but the sound remains a nuisance especially when flown above otherwise serene natural wonders accessible only by foot.
“Papa look out!” yelled my son, as what looked like a DJI Inspire 1 startled me from behind with a raucous take off. At the controls were a pair of enthusiasts of indeterminate qualifications and sobriety. I…
Source:: The Verge