Drone firm to develop technology in Shannon

A Shannon, Co Clare-based company specialising in drone flying research, aims to be at the forefront of an industry predicted to be involved in areas as diverse as agriculture, rescue and even food and merchandise delivery.

A-techSYN, a research and development company with over four years of experience in drone development, is to move to the Shannon Free Zone business park in Co Clare with the creation of 25 jobs by 2019.

Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles, are best known historically for use in military circles.