In a world-first, Ireland-based Manna Drone Delivery took trick-or-treating to new heights this week — delivering candy in Northlake’s Pecan Square by drone.
Trick or treating kicked-off Manna Drone Delivery’s first U.S. operations. Pecan Square residents soon will have the opportunity to order a range of food and beverages from national and local retailers, according to a company news release.
“After over four years of operations and over 150,000 flights logged in Europe, we are excited to be touching down in the United States to offer the residents of Dallas/Fort Worth a lightning-quick and sustainable home delivery service,” said Andrew Patton, Head of U.S. for Manna Drone Delivery. “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!”
Manna is also partnering with the Tarrant Area Food Bank, which serves nearly 1 million meals a week to residents in North Texas, by making a donation for every flight conducted this year. Service will be available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays to members of the Pecan Square community. Select products from local retailers Farmhouse Coffee & Treasures and The Touring Chocolatier, as well as some notable national brands, will be available for purchase.
“We’re excited to see Manna commercialize drone delivery in the U.S. at the AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone, bringing an innovative last-mile delivery solution to Pecan Square residents,” said Christopher Ash, senior vice president of aviation business development for Hillwood. “At Hillwood, we are a team collaborating to bring innovative supply chain technologies to North Texas and provide next-level amenities to the communities we reach.”
To learn more about Manna’s drone delivery services, visit www.manna.aero.
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