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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 Northlake, Dallas-Fort Worth, by providing Halloween candy deliveries to residents.
The Ireland-based company, which has completed over 150,000 flights in Europe, plans to offer fast (under 3 minutes), sustainable home delivery of food and other goods.
Pecan Square is Manna's first U.S. delivery site, with plans for significant expansion in partnership with Hillwood Communities and the AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone, joining other growing drone delivery services in the DFW area.

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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.