Manna Drone Delivery Plans Large-Scale Expansion in US
Irish drone startup Manna secures key FAA beyond-line-of-sight waivers for major US suburban expansion. Read the logistics and regulatory breakdown.
Irish drone logistics startup Manna has secured crucial Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waivers to launch suburban drone deliveries across several US states. The waivers permit beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights, allowing a single operator to manage multiple autonomous delivery drones. Manna plans to focus on last-mile food and medicine delivery.
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Manna's decentralized delivery model relies on automated launching stations placed on the roofs of local retail partners. The company claims drone deliveries can be completed in under ten minutes while reducing delivery emissions by 90%. Operations are slated to begin in suburban Texas and California by the end of the year.