‘Amazon slayer’: the Dublin minnow taking on the giants in drone deliveries

The Guardian speaks to Manna Aero founder and orders coffee via startup’s app to be delivered to a suburban home

One drone lifts up into the sky at a shopping centre on the outskirts of Dublin, then another. They rise to 70ft (21 metres), tilt forward and zip away in different directions, each carrying a paper bag.

On a sleepy morning in the Irish capital the takeoffs build to a steady one every few minutes, with barely anyone glancing at the constant stream of aircraft buzzing back and forth.

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​The Guardian speaks to Manna Aero founder and orders coffee via startup’s app to be delivered to a suburban homeOne drone lifts up into the sky at a shopping centre on the outskirts of Dublin, then another. They rise to 70ft (21 metres), tilt forward and zip away in different directions, each carrying a paper bag.On a sleepy morning in the Irish capital the takeoffs build to a steady one every few minutes, with barely anyone glancing at the constant stream of aircraft buzzing back and forth. Continue reading… Drones (non-military), Ireland, Couriers/delivery industry, Technology startups, Technology sector, Retail industry, Technology, Business, Europe, UK news Technology | The Guardian

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