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Manna Pitches Tulsa Fire Drone AEDs, an Idea Dublin Never Launched

Tulsa Fire gets a free Manna drone pilot for defibrillators and trauma kits. The Irish trials Manna cites: one simulated drop from a hub it has since shut.

Haye KestelooSep 275 min read

Manna Aero

Irish Startup Manna Simulates Blood Delivery Between Dublin Hospitals

A drone flew from the Rotunda to Connolly Hospital in Dublin today. No blood was on board. The point was to show what happens when it is. Two Minutes Instead of Thirty The Rotunda Hospital is one of the busiest maternity hospitals in Europe. Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown serves a rapidly growing population in Dublin’s…

Rafael SuárezMar 13

Manna Aero

Manna Aero’s Drone Delivery Revolution: Scaling Dublin Success to UK and Beyond

In Dublin’s Blanchardstown suburb, drones hum steadily above, delivering coffee and pizza in under 16 minutes—a glimpse into a future where instant, autonomous delivery could reshape retail. Manna Aero, a Dublin-based startup, has logged 200,000 flights, outpacing giants like Amazon and Alphabet’s Wing in suburban skies. Founder Bobby Healy claims drones are “an Amazon slayer,”…

Haye KestelooApr 12

Amazon

Manna Drone Delivery Claims Profitability Edge Over Industry Giants with Innovative Design and Operations

Dublin-based drone delivery startup Manna has announced a fresh $30 million funding round, valuing the company at over $150 million, while making the bold claim that it’s the only drone delivery service currently turning a profit on each delivery. The company, which primarily delivers coffee and other small items in select Dublin suburbs, is challenging…

Haye KestelooMar 30

Robotics

NYC’s Drones, Robotics, and AI Summit 2025 Signals a New Hub for Innovation

The Drones, Robotics, and AI Summit 2025, held today, at the Rockefeller Center in New York City, brought together over 300 industry leaders to explore the future of autonomous systems. Organized by Oliver Mitchell of ff Venture Capital (ffVC), in collaboration with the New York Robotics Network and Genius NY, the sold-out event highlighted NYC’s…

Haye KestelooMar 6