The company said the move was a ‘strategic pause rather than a permanent withdrawal’ of delivery services from Ireland.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has refused planning permission due chiefly to noise concerns.

The drone deliveries are powered by Manna.

Chopped is taking to the skies with delivery by drone in Blanchardstown, Dublin, powered by Manna

New accounts filed by Manna Drones Ltd show that the company’s €12.33 million pre-tax for 2023 followed a pre-tax loss of €9.9 million for 2022.

Manna has made an application to run a drone food delivery service for the Tallaght area.

The incident occurred during an urban flight by unmanned drone delivery company in July 2022.