Skip to content

Aviation control manager stationed in Iserlohn

Residents in Iserlohn are voicing concerns over persistent aerial disturbances, not attributed to traditional air traffic, but rather to drones.

Air Traffic Supervisor stationed in Iserlohn
Air Traffic Supervisor stationed in Iserlohn

Aviation control manager stationed in Iserlohn

In the city of Iserlohn, a unique and innovative project has been underway since an unspecified date: drone deliveries. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been transporting vital supplies such as blood and lab samples between the Bethanien Hospital and St. Elisabeth Hospital. However, this project has not been without controversy, as some residents have expressed concerns about the noise generated by the drones.

At the heart of the issue is resident Michael Kramer, who has expressed his frustration about the drones flying past his house multiple times a day. He stated that better communication could have prevented the issues with drone flights, as he was not informed about the deliveries before they began. Kramer clarified that he is not fundamentally against the drone project but does not want to be presented with a fait accompli.

The source for this information comes from the city of Iserlohn, resident Michael Kramer, and drone operator Morpheus. Morpheus, in response to the concerns raised by residents, has scheduled talks with the affected parties to address their issues in personal discussions.

Some residents have taken their concerns a step further, writing an open letter to the city demanding a solution for the noise issue. The city, for its part, is taking steps to mitigate the problem. It has been revealed that the city will soon issue a permit for drones to land on flat roofs, which may help reduce the amount of noise generated by the drones taking off and landing.

The status of the talks between Morpheus and residents was not provided, but it is known that the status of the noise complaints was last updated on May 9, 2025, at 18:06. The drone deliveries in Iserlohn are still ongoing, with a scheduled end date of September 5, 2027.

It is worth noting that the drone deliveries are a good idea in principle, as they can help improve the efficiency and speed of medical deliveries. Eurofins lab, the company involved in the project, has not been forthcoming with information about the name of the company that will take over drone traffic management in Iserlohn.

Despite the controversy, everyone agrees that the drone project is a good idea in principle. The city of Iserlohn is working diligently to address the concerns of its residents and ensure that the project is carried out in a way that is acceptable to all parties involved. The drone deliveries in Iserlohn will continue until September 5, 2027, and it remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the coming months.

Read also:

Latest