Founder and CEO of Manna Aero, Bobby Healy joined us to discuss the future of drone technology and its transformative potential for last-mile delivery services. With a background as a software developer and serial entrepreneur, Healy has made significant strides in the tech industry. Before founding Manna, he led CarTrawler, a major player in the airline technology sector. Healy’s latest venture, Manna, focuses on “Drone Delivery as a Service,” which he believes will revolutionize suburban deliveries by offering faster, greener, and safer alternatives to traditional road-based logistics.
Healy’s vision for Manna stems from his belief that drones can address the inefficiencies and environmental costs of road deliveries. Manna drones are designed to deliver items like groceries and coffee within minutes, and the company has already conducted thousands of successful flights in Ireland. With backing from investors and partnerships with major retailers, Manna is gearing up for expansion into the U.S. and Europe, overcoming regulatory hurdles and proving the scalability of drone deliveries.
Cities in the Sky 2: How Last Mile Drone Deliveries will Transform Our World
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Biography
Bobby Healy’s career began with developing video games for Nintendo, but he soon pivoted to founding Eland Technologies, an airline tech company that he later sold. He then spent over a decade building CarTrawler, which became the largest mobility marketplace for airlines worldwide. Now, as the founder of Manna, he’s set to lead the next big leap in autonomous delivery technology.
Thought Leadership
Healy is an advocate for using drones to make urban logistics more efficient and sustainable. His goal is to replace road-based delivery vehicles with a scalable drone fleet capable of making hundreds of thousands of deliveries per day. He is also involved in pushing forward safety regulations and standards for drone aviation, working closely with aviation authorities to ensure Manna’s operations meet stringent safety criteria. He believes that drone delivery will soon outpace traditional methods in cost-effectiveness and convenience. Think Business InterTradeIreland