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Irish Post
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Post
Deliveroo launches drone delivery service in Dublin
DELIVEROO has launched a new drone delivery service in Dublin. The food delivery platform has teamed up with the global drone firm Manna, which was founded in Dublin, to provide the service in Blanchardstown. The trail initiative will cover a 3km radius in the Dublin 15 neighbourhoods, with food from leading local restaurants flown to customers in as little as three minutes. The Deliveroo drone service launched in Dublin today Currently customers can order from the likes of Musashi, WOWBurger, Boojum and Elephant & Castle, although Deliveroo is aiming to expand the service to more restaurants and also launch grocery and retail deliveries within the next six months. Bill Lang, owner of Musashi, said the firm was "delighted" to take part in the pilot. 'We have been serving up authentic sushi for years but never thought we'd see it in the sky, delivered to peoples' doorsteps by drone," he said. "Musashi is delighted to extend our partnership with Deliveroo to drone deliveries, helping us to reach even more customers in the Blanchardstown area." Deliveroo has confirmed it will use the initial trial weeks of the service to assess how drones can 'help serve suburban and harder to reach locations", with the ultimate aim of unlocking new customers through super-fast deliveries which "complement" its existing rider network. 'Our mission is to bring local neighbourhood favourites to as many people's doors as possible, and constantly raise the bar on the experience and service we provide - so I'm thrilled to launch drone deliveries in Dublin today,' Carlo Mocci, Chief Business Officer at Deliveroo, said this morning. Customers in Blanchardstown can now have deliveries flown to their door 'We're excited to explore how drones can help us reach new customers, complementing our existing rider model and if successful, the prospect of expanding drone deliveries across Ireland and into other markets,' he added. Dubliner Bobby Healy, who is CEO and Founder of Manna Air Delivery, said his firm was 'proud' to partner with Deliveroo on the project. 'Air delivery is fast, clean, and safe, offering a new avenue for local businesses to reach more consumers,' Mr Healy said. 'Manna Air Delivery is proud to partner with Deliveroo, a platform trusted by top local restaurants and eateries, to bring this innovative delivery experience to customers,' he added. The collaboration between Deliveroo and Manna will initially cover a 3km radius in Dublin Manna, which has already completed over 170,000 delivery flights in the Dublin 15 area, will operate the drones, which are continuously monitored by a dispatcher when in use. Under the new scheme Deliveroo's drones will be deployed from Manna's local delivery hub, flying at speeds of up to 80 km/h. Upon arrival, the drone hovers and gently lowers the food to the ground via a secure, biodegradable tether. Customers will need to pinpoint a safe drop off, typically a driveway, front or back garden, when making their order. See More: Deliveroo, Dublin, Ireland, Manna
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Deliveroo and Manna introduce drone-based food delivery in Ireland
Deliveroo, in collaboration with Manna Drones, has introduced a drone food delivery service in Dublin, Ireland. This service will be available to Deliveroo customers in the Blanchardstown area of the city. Deliveroo is embarking on a test phase to evaluate the drone service in suburban areas. Manna Drones, an Irish company founded in 2019, has previously entered into a collaboration with Just Eat for drone deliveries in Dublin, to broaden the services across other European nations, as reported by Bloomberg. The initial drone delivery service will encompass a three-kilometre radius in the Dublin 15 area, with the option for drone delivery on the app for customers. Anticipated delivery time could be as low as three minutes, and there are plans to extend the service to more restaurants and introduce grocery and retail deliveries before the end of 2025. Set to be launched from Manna's hub in Blanchardstown, the drones reach speeds of up to 80 km/hour. Deliveroo chief business officer Carlo Mocci stated: 'We're excited to explore how drones can help us reach new customers, complementing our existing rider model and if successful, the prospect of expanding drone deliveries across Ireland and into other markets.' Manna has already completed 170,000 flights in Ireland and operates bases in the US state of Texas and in Finland. The company is also looking to expand its operations to the UK and to European Union countries besides Ireland by the end of 2025. Manna is also a member of a UK consortium that includes Wing and Lancashire Fire and Rescue, which is funded by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. "Deliveroo and Manna introduce drone-based food delivery in Ireland" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Manna signs drone delivery partnership with Deliveroo
Deliveroo has launched an autonomous drone food delivery service in Dublin in partnership with Irish firm Manna Drones. As part of the partnership, Deliveroo customers in some areas of the suburbs of west Dublin will have the option to have their order delivered by drone, the company said Thursday. It will conduct a test phase in the coming weeks to assess how the drones can help serve suburban locations. Food delivery companies have been investing in drone and robot delivery as part of efforts to reduce the use of gig economy workers and decrease delivery times. Manna in March signed a partnership with Just Eat to deliver food in Dublin with plans to expand the service to other countries in Europe. The company is also planning to expand its operations in Ireland to include Cork and other cities in the coming months. Initially, the Deliveroo service will cover a three-kilometre radius in Dublin 15 and drone delivery will be presented as an option on the app for customers. Delivery times are estimated to be as low as three minutes. The company aims to expand the service to include more restaurants and also launch grocery and retail deliveries in the next six months. The drones will be deployed from Manna's delivery hub in Blanchardstown, flying at speeds of up to 80 kms per hour. 'We're excited to explore how drones can help us reach new customers, complementing our existing rider model and if successful, the prospect of expanding drone deliveries across Ireland and into other markets,' Carlo Mocci, Chief Business Officer at Deliveroo said in a statement. Several companies globally have been investing to increase their drone-delivery capabilities. In the US, Inc has been developing its own drone capabilities. Developments have been hampered by technical challenges and crashes but the company now operates drone deliveries in Texas as well as the UK and Italy. US company Zipline International Inc delivers medicines by drone in a number of African countries. Manna was founded in 2019 and has flown a total of 170,000 flights in Ireland. It also has bases in Finland and Texas and is aiming to be operating in the UK and more European Union countries by the end of the year. The company is part of a UK consortium with Wing and Lancashire Fire and Rescue funded by the UK Civil Aviation Authority to examine how drone operators can safely share airspace. Bloomberg
Irish Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Deliveroo tests drone deliveries with Manna partnership
Food delivery company Deliveroo has teamed up with Irish drone operator Manna to bring drone deliveries to customers in Dublin. The company will use the drones alongside the existing rider delivery network, with a pilot phase to test demand. The service will be available in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, where Manna already operate its drone deliveries. Deliveroo branded drones will deliver food to customers in as little as three minutes. The company is hoping to better serve harder to reach areas with the drones, bypassing road traffic and speeding up deliveries. Among the restaurants that will take part in the initial phase are Musashi, WOWBurger, Boojum and Elephant & Castle. The plan is to include more restaurants and roll out launch grocery and retail deliveries within the next six months. READ MORE 'Our mission is to bring local neighbourhood favourites to as many people's doors as possible, and constantly raise the bar on the experience and service we provide - so –'m thrilled to launch drone deliveries in Dublin today,' said Carlo Mocci, chief business officer at Deliveroo. 'We're excited to explore how drones can help us reach new customers, complementing our existing rider model and if successful, the prospect of expanding drone deliveries across Ireland and into other markets.' Founded in 2018 by entrepreneur Bobby Healy, Manna has developed aviation-grade drones that fly at 80km/h and deliver goods including groceries, takeaways and medicines. The drones can deliver orders quickly within a 3km radius of the hub, reducing congestion on roads and cutting carbon emissions associated with delivery vehicles. A single aircraft can do 100 deliveries a day, with up to 20 aircraft capable of being remotely managed by one Manna employee. To date, Manna has carried out more than 170,000 flights. 'Air delivery is fast, clean, and safe, offering a new avenue for local businesses to reach more consumer,' said Mr Healy. 'Manna Air Delivery is proud to partner with Deliveroo, a platform trusted by top local restaurants and eateries, to bring this innovative delivery experience to customers.' Manna currently operates in the Dublin 15 area, having previously run trials in Balbriggan and Galway. It is also seeking planning permission for a new hub in Tallaght, and plans to open others along the M50 and further afield. However, drone deliveries have come up against local opposition, with residents raising concerns about noise levels from the drones and privacy. Manna drones are equipped with cameras that are activated only when the drone arrives at its delivery location and hovers 14m above the ground, to ensure that the delivery area is free from obstacles. Manna says it received about 80 complaints, while Fingal County Council received 25 between January 2024 and 2025, with 18 mainly regarding noise.
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
Deliveroo launch drone deliveries in Dublin
Deliveroo has launched drone deliveries in Dublin. Over the coming days, customers within a 3km radius of Blanchardstown will be able to order from local restaurants. Plans are to launch grocery and retail drop-offs within the next six months. The drone deliveries are powered by Manna, and the test phase in Blanchardstown will see orders from local restaurants flown to customers "in as little as three minutes". Deliveroo have said they will use the initial weeks to assess how drones can help serve suburban and harder to reach locations. Advertisement Restaurants included in using the drone deliveries will include Musashi, WOW Burger, Boojum and Elephant & Castle. This is the first time the platform has offered drone delivery for its customers anywhere in the world. Drones will be deployed from Manna's local delivery hub, flying at speeds of up to 80km/h with a flight time of as little as three minutes, Deliveroo said. Upon arrival, the drone hovers and lowers the food to the ground via a secure, biodegradable tether, ensuring a seamless and contact-free delivery experience. Carlo Mocci, chief business officer at Deliveroo, said that their mission is to bring local neighbourhood favourites to as many people's doors as possible. Advertisement "We're excited to explore how drones can help us reach new customers, complementing our existing rider model and if successful, the prospect of expanding drone deliveries across Ireland and into other markets." Eligible customers within the correct radius will need to validate their address via the app before it confirms a suitable pin location for a safe drop off, typically a driveway, front, or back garden. Once an order is placed, they will be able to track the delivery as usual and will be notified when the drone is nearby so they can receive the order.
