Manna Drone Delivery Launches in Tulsa

Irish startup Manna brings its autonomous drone delivery service to an Oklahoma city.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 5:41am

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The Irish drone delivery company Manna has launched its autonomous flight service in Tulsa, Oklahoma, marking the startup's first major expansion into the United States market. Manna's drones will deliver packages to residents in the Tulsa area, providing a new option for fast and contactless delivery.

Why it matters

Manna's launch in Tulsa represents a significant milestone for the drone delivery industry, which has struggled to gain widespread adoption in the U.S. due to regulatory hurdles and public skepticism. Tulsa's welcoming approach to new technologies could pave the way for more drone delivery services to take flight in other cities.

The details

Manna's drones can carry packages up to 3 kilograms and deliver them within a 5-mile radius in as little as 3 minutes. The company has been granted regulatory approval to operate its service in Tulsa, where it will initially focus on delivering food, medicine, and other essential items to residents. Manna plans to gradually expand its service area and product offerings in the coming months.

  • Manna launched its drone delivery service in Tulsa on April 1, 2026.
  • The company has been granted regulatory approval to operate in Tulsa since March 2026.

The players

Manna

An Irish startup that develops autonomous drone delivery technology.

Bobby Healy

The founder and CEO of Manna, who is leading the company's expansion into the United States.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

The city in which Manna has launched its first major drone delivery service in the U.S.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to bring Manna's fast, sustainable, and contactless delivery service to the people of Tulsa. This is an important step in our mission to transform urban logistics and improve quality of life for communities around the world.”

— Bobby Healy, Founder and CEO, Manna

What’s next

Manna plans to gradually expand its service area and product offerings in Tulsa over the coming months, with the goal of making drone delivery a mainstream option for local residents.

The takeaway

Manna's launch in Tulsa represents a significant milestone for the drone delivery industry, as the city's welcoming approach to new technologies could pave the way for more autonomous aerial logistics services to take flight in other parts of the United States.