Manna from heaven: Nationwide drone delivery within 18 months

A Manna Aero drone is seen as it delivers essential household and medical supplies in the village of Moneygall, following the coronavirus disease outbreak. Picture taken May 8, 2020. REUTERS/Jason Cairnduff Stock Generic

A drone delivery company operating a trial service in a Galway town plans to roll out its business across Ireland in the next 18 months.

Manna Aero is due to announce the next phase of its expansion, into a large town of around 40,000 people, in the next three weeks.