Manna Air Delivery to Create 400 New Jobs in Ireland and the United States as Drone Delivery Pioneer Scales Global Operations Following $50 Million Fundraise

The company today announced roles across its Irish hub with roles in robotics, software engineering, aviation and STEM as the company designs, builds and operates its drones and software from Ireland

April 1, 2026 (DUBLIN, IRELAND) – Manna Air Delivery, a global leader in consumer drone delivery, today announced ambitions to create 400 new jobs across Ireland and the US as it accelerates operations following a $50 million Series B funding round that brings total investment to $110 million.

The roles will be created across a number of functions, specifically focusing on robotics, software engineering, mechanical engineering, aviation operations, ground operations and regulatory functions, with a strong focus on STEM disciplines. The positions will be based across Manna’s Irish operational hubs and its expanding US operations, bringing the company’s total global headcount from 170 to over 570.

Investors in the round include ARK Invest, known for backing companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Tesla and SpaceX, the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) and Schooner Capital, alongside existing investors Coca-Cola HBC, Molten Ventures and Enterprise Ireland.

Manna designs, builds and operates its drones and software in Ireland, making it one of the country’s most significant homegrown aviation and autonomous technology companies. The company holds a Gold Standard Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) under the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) framework and has completed more than 250,000 regulated drone flights.

CEO and Founder Bobby Healy said: “Ireland is the foundation of everything we do. We design and build our drones here, develop our software here, and have spent seven years refining our operations in communities across the country. These 400 new roles are high-quality STEM positions and we’re competing with some of the largest companies in the world and winning. This investment allows us to scale, in Ireland and across the United States where we already fly in Texas. A number of American cities and states, there have been very enthusiastic about the potential of aerial delivery for logistics and communities.”

Welcoming the announcement, Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, said: “This announcement by Manna Air Delivery represents a powerful endorsement of Ireland’s standing as a global centre for innovation and advanced manufacturing. The creation of so many highly-skilled positions across robotics, software engineering, aviation and regulatory disciplines underscores the depth and quality of Ireland’s STEM talent base and the ability of indigenous Irish firms to compete on the global stage in pioneering sectors such as autonomous aviation.”

Rebekah Brady, Interim Director at the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) said: “ISIF is committed to supporting Manna as part of our mandate to invest commercially in ways that deliver long-term economic impact for Ireland and align with our focus on scaling indigenous businesses. Manna’s continued expansion demonstrates the global potential of innovative Irish-founded companies operating at the forefront of autonomous aviation, while creating high-quality STEM employment in Ireland and scaling internationally.”

Kevin Sherry, Executive Director at Enterprise Ireland said, “Manna is a highly dynamic and ambitious company, led by serial entrepreneurs building a world class delivery platform from Ireland which is focused on deployment across global markets. Enterprise Ireland’s continued investment reflects its focus on supporting bold founders with ambition to scale internationally from an Irish base. Manna is a standout example of an Irish company with clear global growth opportunities driven from an Irish headquarters. We are excited to continue partnering with the company as it accelerates its international expansion, substantially increasing its employment in Ireland.”

Manna is one of Ireland’s most advanced aviation and autonomous technology companies. The company’s drones and proprietary software are designed and built in Dublin by a team of engineers spanning software, robotics, mechanical engineering and aviation operations. Manna’s end-to-end Irish-built technology stack, from airframe design and manufacturing through to flight orchestration software, positions Ireland as a global centre of excellence in autonomous aerial logistics.

Over the past seven years, Manna has operated across Ireland in Blanchardstown (Dublin West), Balbriggan, Moneygall, Oranmore and Cork, as well as internationally in Texas and Finland. The company has completed over 250,000 deliveries, including 60,000 in Blanchardstown over two years, delivering books, medical supplies such as antigen tests, food and clothing. Manna is used by young families, elderly residents, people working from home and those who are housebound to receive everyday items as part of the company's mission to make communities more accessible and last-mile delivery greener and safer.

ENDS 

About Manna Air Delivery

Manna is the largest and most advanced drone delivery operator, dedicated to improving the world by making lightning-fast suburban deliveries affordable, green, and safe. With its proprietary technology, Manna ensures safe, sustainable, and fast delivery services, operating in the highest population density of any drone delivery operation globally. 

The company has completed over 250,000 successful deliveries and is certified by EASA, setting the global benchmark for drone logistics. Partnering with both global giants and local businesses, Manna delivers a wide variety of goods in just minutes, empowering businesses and significantly reducing carbon emissions.

Founded in 2019 by Bobby Healy, Manna has raised over $110 million in funding to date.

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