Manna
Strong local opposition to drone delivery company’s plans for hub in Dublin 15
More than 90 submissions lodged with Fingal County Council on planning retention application from Manna
Drone delivery company refused permission to retain hub in Blanchardstown
A planning enforcement notice was issued by Fingal council in July on the basis that the hub was an unauthorised development
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Drone framework gives locals little relief as the noise around aerial delivery refuses to go away
Substance and defined measures are lacking
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‘Keep your drones’: Dundrum residents air concerns about drone deliveries at public meeting
Meeting called in response to planning permission application submitted by Manna Drones for aerial delivery hub in Dundrum
Drone operators to face fines for breaches of new regulations
‘Rapid pace of expansion’ of drone usage has left communities with ‘real concerns and uncertainty’, says Minister
Dundrum drone delivery plans delayed as council requests further information
Manna asked to supply reports on noise, traffic and ecological impacts by Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Drone delivery company Manna expects approval for quieter aircraft within months
Company has drawn criticism from members of the Oireachtas and the public alike due to noise complaints from drones flying overhead
Fianna Fáil TD joins opposition to Dundrum drone hub plan
To date, 57 submissions have been lodged with the council with the vast bulk opposed to the proposal.
Drone delivery service Manna plans Dundrum hub for food delivery
Locals object to proposal on grounds of noise
Bobby Healy on why Manna drone delivery could be the ‘biggest technology company in the world for its space’
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The Irish Times view on proliferating drones: don’t look up
Communities in Tallaght, Glasnevin and beyond will soon hear the distinctive buzz overhead if planning applications are successful
Irish cities face ‘dystopian future’ due to drone deliveries, TD warns, as clip of noise is played in Dáil
Call for drone restriction zone in Glasnevin, designated Ireland’s first autism friendly village
‘Like living near a helicopter’: Residents fed up with takeaway delivery drones buzzing over their homes
The noisy remote-controlled aerial devices are flying over as often as 12 times an hour, householders say
Manna operating losses hit €12.3m ahead of commercial launch
Drone delivery company has since begun operating in Blanchardstown
Manna raises $30m in funding to further grow drone delivery service
Company has begun testing in the Nordics, is eyeing entry to UK and has signed deals with delivery groups JustEat and DoorDash
Assurances sought that drone delivery will not affect nearby aircraft
Further information is sought on aerial food delivery hub planned for Tallaght market
Residents fear for safety and privacy over plans to increase drone deliveries of fast food
Company wants to broaden its delivery area into southwest Dublin
Planning sought for drone food delivery service in south Dublin
Manna, which already operates in Balbriggan, north Co Dublin, has set its sights on link-up with proposed Priory Market in Tallaght Village
Simulation test using drones to deliver life-saving equipment is a success
Test delivers defibrillator to home where a person could be having a heart attack in about two minutes
Drone deliveries pass ice-cream test with flying colours in Dublin trial
Manna’s hovering delivery machines are less noisy and less intrusive than cars, operations manager says
Tech Tools: Ireland’s business leaders name their favourite gadgets
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Coca-Cola HBC backs Irish drone delivery start-up Manna
Drone company also announces first US trial site
Bobby Healy: ‘The only additional tool you need is an environment in which to flourish’
Interview of the Week: Serial entrepreneur Bobby Healy’s latest venture is bringing drone deliveries to Ireland
Manna targets US and Europe for drone service expansion
Company is planning to expand its services to another Dublin suburb
Elkstone announces €100m fund for high potential Irish start-ups
Finance house looking to deliver returns 5% per annum above MSCI performance
Has Web Summit delivered for Lisbon?
New figures show that Portugal has not seen the gains it hoped for from hosting event
Bord na Móna looks to fast track innovation journey with accelerator
Semi-state may take a stake in companies selected for Acelerate Green programme
‘Web Summit is an Irish success story. It’s a pity Portugal Inc gets the benefit’
Delegates delighted to be in Lisbon to talk about something other than Covid
Draper Esprit admitted to FTSE 250 with a £1.6bn market cap
Tech-focused venture capital firm has a secondary listing on Euronext Dublin
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