The Irish drone delivery startup company, Manna Aero, has raised $25m (€21m) in funding to expand. The company, started by former CarTrawler executive Bobby Healy, attractd the cash from Draper Esprit, Team Europe, DST Global and others. Its drones typically deliver small packages such as fast food. The drones typically fly at an altitude of between 50 metres and 80 metres and at a speed of over 60kph. Manna Aero holds a ‘Specific Operating Permission’ granted by the Irish Aviation Authority to fly specific small unmanned aircraft in Ireland.

Source: Irish Independent April 29, 2021 09:56 UTC