Amazon delivery drones flying over Ferndale have prompted some noise complaints, leaving city officials to figure out how — or if — they can respond.

Why it matters: Ferndale's experience raises broader questions about local control over drone deliveries, an emerging technology whose airspace and flight operations are largely governed by the Federal Aviation Administration.

State of play: The suburb just north of 8 Mile Road has received about five documented complaints related to Amazon's drone deliveries, community and economic development director Ross Querro tells Axios.

• Most center on drone noise, while others concern how low and how frequently the aircraft fly over neighborhoods.
• City officials say discussion on social media has outpaced the number of formal complaints. They're reviewing whether local governments have tools to address residents' concerns.

What they're saying: "We are actively exploring what can be done," Querro says.

• The city is consulting with its legal team and ordinance committee and reviewing how other communities have handled similar concerns.

The big picture: FAA rules largely govern drone operations, limiting what cities can regulate — a point Ferndale emphasized in its recent social media post and an FAQ.

Context: Amazon operates Prime Air drone delivery hubs in Hazel Park and Pontiac, allowing customers within a 7.5-mile radius to receive packages weighing up to 5 pounds by drone. Amazon says its Pontiac fleet of 14 drones averages more than 100 deliveries a day and aims to deliver orders within two hours.

• The Hazel Park and Pontiac facilities are Amazon's two Prime Air locations in Michigan.

Zoom in: Oak Park resident Elizabeth Gibbons, who frequently visits Ferndale, tells Axios she noticed the drones a few months ago after hearing "this loud buzzing noise" over her neighborhood.

• While she questions how widespread drone deliveries could become, her biggest concern is whether community values such as privacy and quality of life will keep pace as the technology expands.

The other side: Amazon says community response to Prime Air has been "overwhelmingly positive."

• The company says fewer than 1% of Prime Air customer service inquiries this year have been related to noise and that drones are audible from the ground for about 30 seconds as they pass overhead.
• Amazon says it works with local officials before and after launching in a community and continues improving each generation of drones to reduce noise.

Canada will hold its own celebration of the Gordie Howe International Bridge on Friday, days before the long-awaited Detroit-Windsor crossing opens to traffic.

Why it matters: The event highlights rising U.S.-Canada trade tensions amid the opening of one of North America's biggest infrastructure projects.

The latest: The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority will host a "Canadian Celebration" on Friday morning at the Canadian port of entry in Windsor.

• Canada's Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson is expected to attend.

Driving the news: A joint U.S.-Canada celebration was canceled after the Trump administration this week announced additional tariffs on certain Canadian goods, the Detroit News reported.

What's next: The bridge is expected to open to traffic Monday despite the diplomatic fallout.

💧 Detroit City Council is pushing back on artificial intelligence data centers' water use, warning it could strain the city's system without tighter rules. (BridgeDetroit)

🎬 A new Detroit-set action film, "Motor City," leans on near-silent storytelling with almost no dialogue. (Free Press 🔒)

🎸 Jack White's sold-out show at Pine Knob on Saturday will be streamed live online via Nugs, a live concert website and streaming app. (Detroit News)

🏮 Detroit Chinatown Block Party: The celebration of the city's historic Chinatown returns for its second year with food, local vendors, cultural programming and family activities near Cass Avenue and Peterboro Street.

• Saturday, noon-8pm
• Free!

🎤 Charlie Wilson: The former Gap Band frontman and R&B hitmaker behind "Outstanding" and other favorites performs at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre.

• Saturday at 8pm
• Tickets start at $65.

🎶 T.I.: The Atlanta rapper brings his King Succession Tour to the Fillmore.

• Tomorrow at 7pm
• Tickets start at $77.

🎨 Chandler Park Community Arts and Music Festival: Celebrate the east side's talent and creativity with live performances, interactive art and free food while supplies last at one of the city's largest parks.

• Saturday, 1pm
• Free!

🇬🇷 Greektown Heritage Festival: Monroe Street fills with traditional Greek dancers, live music, Greek food and drink during this neighborhood celebration.

• Saturday, noon-9pm
• Free!

⚾ Tigers baseball: The Tigers return to Comerica Park for a four-game homestand against the Kansas City Royals.

• Today and tomorrow at 6:40pm
• Saturday at 1:10pm
• Sunday at 1:40pm