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Manna Drone Delivery Launches in U.S. with Texas Trick-or-Treaters

Kicking things off by delivering Halloween goodies to customers’ front doors, Manna could expand its U.S. service through a partnership with Hillwood Communities.

Thursday, November 02, 2023 at 03:34 PM ET

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A young trick-or-treater receives one of Manna Drone Delivery’s first U.S. deliveries in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Northlake. [Courtesy: Manna Drone Delivery]

Key Takeaways:

Manna Drone Delivery officially launched its U.S. operations in Dallas-Fort Worth's Northlake suburb, delivering Halloween treats, marking their first foray into the American market.
The service will offer rapid (under 3 minutes) drone delivery of food, drinks, and other goods from local and national retailers to residents, using a quiet system that gently lowers packages via tether.
This Pecan Square launch is a pilot for a larger expansion strategy with Hillwood Communities, aiming to eventually serve over 10,000 residents in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The Dallas-Fort Worth region, particularly the AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone, is becoming a significant hub for drone delivery, attracting multiple companies including Manna, Wing, and Amazon.

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Cold, dreary weather is always a threat to derail Halloween festivities, as was the case in Dallas-Fort Worth this year. But for trick-or-treaters in one of the area’s neighborhoods, drones came to the rescue.

“We are taking Halloween to new heights with a fun new way for kids to trick or treat—especially when the weather isn’t very Halloween compatible,” said Andrew Patton, the head of Ireland-based Manna Drone Delivery’s U.S. business.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.