Drone delivery firm Manna secures aviation certificate to allow for EU expansion

Manna Aero designs, builds and operates drones to deliver restaurant food, groceries and pharmacy goods in suburban areas. Picture: Reuters

Irish drone delivery firm Manna Aero has secured Ireland's first operator certificate from the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA).

The company has been trialling the delivery of food, medicines and groceries from a range of retailers in Oranmore, Co Galway in recent months.