Podcast appearances and mentions of bobby healy

This week we're flying high with the Irish drone delivery company Manna.Its founder and chief executive is Bobby Healy, who joined host Ciarán Hancock in studio to discuss what he believes is Manna's massive growth potential.Set up in 2019, Manna only recently began generating revenues and is yet to turn a profit. It is currently flying nine drones in Dublin 15 and has made more than 170,000 deliveries in Ireland so far.It has another eight drones operating outside Ireland. But that is just the tip of the iceberg.You'll hear Bobby's ambitious plans for expansion into the United States and the Nordic countries and how it would need 45,000 drones just to serve the UK market.And he wants to manufacture all of those drones in Ireland.It's a cash hungry company with plans to raise many millions of dollars from investors but Healy is thinking big and believes Manna can become Ireland's biggest corporate success story.Of course, not everyone is delighted by having drone deliveries in their areas and Healy addresses some of those complaints in the interview.An engaging entrepreneur, Healy has previously sold three travel tech companies. So, he has form in this space.Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drone delivery company, Manna Aero, this week signed contracts for one million daily delivery flights with three of the world's biggest food delivery firms. Bobby Healy, founder and chief executive of Manna Aero, joins Anton to discuss the expansion of operations and his plans for the future.

Highlights from their conversation include:Manna's Mission (1:23)Customer Adoption Rates (4:56)Regulatory Environment (7:54)Scaling Operations (8:38)Regulatory Advice (13:01)Community Engagement Challenges (16:38)Importance of Local Communication (20:59)Impact of Scale on Delivery Economics (24:05)Doordash's Offensive Strategy (27:06)Challenges of U.S. Market Entry (28:10)Future of Drone Delivery (30:21)Evolution of Shopping Behavior (32:20)Future Logistics and Fulfillment Centers (33:24)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (34:33)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop III talks with Bobby Healy, CEO and co-founder of Manna Drone Delivery, about the evolving frontier where the digital meets the physical—specifically, the promise and challenges of autonomous drone logistics. They explore how regulatory landscapes are shaping the pace of drone delivery adoption globally, why Europe is ahead of the U.S., and what it takes to build scalable infrastructure for airborne logistics. The conversation also touches on the future of aerial mobility, the implications of automation for local commerce, and the philosophical impacts of deflationary technologies. For more about Bobby and Manna, visit mana.aero or follow Bobby on Twitter at @RealBobbyHealy.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 – Stewart Alsop introduces Bobby Healy and opens with the promise vs. reality of drone tech; Healy critiques early overpromising and sets the stage for today's tech maturity.05:00 – Deep dive into FAA vs. EASA regulation, highlighting the regulatory bottleneck in the U.S. and the agility of the EU's centralized model.10:00 – Comparison of airspace complexity between the U.S. and Europe; Healy explains why drone scaling is easier in the EU's less crowded sky.15:00 – Discussion of urban vs. suburban deployment, the ground risk challenge, and why automated (not fully autonomous) operations are still standard.20:00 – Exploration of pilot oversight, the role of remote monitoring, and how the system is already profitable per flight.25:00 – LLMs and vibe coding accelerate software iteration; Healy praises AI-powered development, calling it transformative for engineers and founders.30:00 – Emphasis on local delivery revolution; small businesses are beating Amazon with ultra-fast drone drop-offs.35:00 – Touches on Latin America's opportunity, Argentina's regulatory climate, and localized drone startups.40:00 – Clarifies noise and privacy concerns; drone presence is minimal and often unnoticed, especially in suburbs.45:00 – Final thoughts on airspace utilization, ground robots, and the deflationary effect of drone logistics on global commerce.Key InsightsDrone Delivery's Real Bottleneck is Regulation, Not Technology: While drone delivery technology has matured significantly—with off-the-shelf components now industrial-grade and reliable—the real constraint is regulatory. Bobby Healy emphasizes that in the U.S., drone delivery is several years behind Europe, not due to a lack of technological readiness, but because of a slower-moving and more complex regulatory environment governed by the FAA. In contrast, Europe benefits from a nimble, centralized aviation regulator (EASA), which has enabled faster deployment by treating regulation as the foundational "product" that allows the industry to launch.The U.S. Airspace is Inherently More Complex: Healy draws attention to the density and fragmentation of U.S. airspace as a major challenge. From private planes to hobbyist aircraft and military operations, the sheer volume and variety of stakeholders complicate the regulatory path. Even though the FAA has created a solid framework (e.g., Part 108), implementing and scaling it across such a vast and fragmented system is slow. This puts the U.S. at a disadvantage, even though it holds the largest market potential for drone delivery.Drone Logistics is Already Economically Viable at a Small Scale: Unlike many emerging technologies, drone delivery is already profitable on a per-flight basis. Healy notes that Manna's drones, operating primarily in suburban areas, achieve unit economics that allow them to scale without needing to replace human pilots yet. These remote pilots still play a role for oversight and legal compliance, but full autonomy is technically ready and likely to be adopted within a few years. This puts Manna ahead of competitors, including some well-funded giants.Suburban and Rural Areas Will Benefit Most from Drone Delivery First: The initial commercial impact of drone delivery is strongest in high-density suburban regions where traditional logistics are inefficient. These environments allow for easy takeoff and landing without the spatial constraints of dense urban cores. Healy explains that rooftops, parking lots, and small-scale launch zones can already support dozens of flights per hour. Over time, this infrastructure could rebalance urban and rural economies by enabling local producers and retailers to compete effectively with large logistics giants.Drone Logistics Will Redefine Local Commerce: One of the most compelling outcomes discussed is how drone delivery changes the playing field for small, local businesses. Healy shares an example of a local Irish bookstore now beating Amazon on delivery speed thanks to Manna's platform. With a six-minute turnaround from purchase to backyard delivery, drone logistics could dramatically lower barriers to entry for small businesses, giving them access to modern fulfillment without needing massive infrastructure.Massive Deflation in Logistics Could Lead to Broader Economic Shifts: Healy argues that drone delivery, like AI, will drive a deflationary wave across sectors. By reducing the marginal cost of transportation to near zero, this technology could increase consumption and economic activity while also creating new jobs and opportunities in non-urban areas. This shift resembles the broad societal transformation brought on by the spread of electricity in the early 20th century—ubiquitous, enabling, and invisible.Drones Could Transform Defense Strategy Through “Mutually Assured Defense”: In a thought-provoking segment, Healy discusses how cheap, scalable drone technology might shift the geopolitical landscape. Instead of focusing solely on destruction, drones could enable countries to build robust “defense clouds” over their borders—creating a deterrent similar to nuclear weapons but more accessible and less catastrophic. He proposes that wide-scale deployment of autonomous defensive drones could prevent conflicts by making invasion logistically impossible.

At Aerial Cities 2024, panellists discussed “Trends and opportunities: An industry perspective on the past successes and challenges ahead.” Key takeaways from the discussion: ➡️ Manna Air Delivery proves #profitability is possible — but #regulation is the roadblock. Operating thousands of flights per month with just four aircraft, Manna has built a revenue-generating suburban delivery model. Yet, slow regulatory progress is limiting expansion in key markets like the UK. ➡️ "A bad #framework is better than no framework." Industry leaders stressed that unpredictable #BVLOS regulations are keeping businesses in trial mode. The US and Italy are advancing, while the UK remains stuck in test environments without a clear path to commercial #scaling. ➡️ AI, #satellite tech, and detect-and-avoid systems are the backbone of large-scale #drone operations. Amazon Prime Air is refining multi-layered detect-and-avoid systems, while Telespazio is solving #GPS accuracy issues in urban environments with satellite-based navigation. Moderated by Lorenzo Murzilli, Co-founder & CEO of Murzilli Consulting, the session featured expert insights from: Carlos Hernandez Medel, CCO at Telespazio Ibérica; Duncan Casey, UK Head of Airworthiness & Certification at Amazon Prime Air; Bobby Healy, Founder & CEO of Manna Drone Delivery; Alex Brown, Director at Skyports Drone Services; Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace; and Ewa Gowers, Head of SARG Operations & Programmes at the UK Civil Aviation Authority (representing Sofia S. from the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom).

Founders is reshaping how startups are created in Ireland by unlocking untapped potential within the country's talent pool. Welcoming its second cohort, Founders is attracting professionals from global leaders like Stripe, Google, and NASA, alongside graduates from MIT, Stanford, and Cambridge with expertise in AI, machine learning, neuroscience, and engineering, Founders transforms exceptional individuals into the impactful founders of high growth tech startups, a foundation of Ireland's innovation economy and bolstering global competitiveness. This year's cohort brings together 40 exceptional founders - half technical engineers, half commercial talent with expertise spanning AI, machine learning, neuroscience, and computational modelling. The Founders Programme is a full-time immersive 12-week journey at Dogpatch Labs, where cofounders; a technical engineer and commercial expert, are paired before they even have an idea, building startups from scratch by complementary teams of exceptional talent. Founders provides mentorship from top-entrepreneurs and the opportunity for €100k in early-stage investment. Proven Success: The Model Works Launched as a two-year pilot, Founders is already proving its impact: Inspeq AI: Co-founded by alumni from Meta and Amazon, Inspeq AI raised €1.1M within six months for its AI-driven security platform. Glitch Ads: Founded by leaders from Google and Wayflyer, Glitch Ads secured €750k in angel funding to scale its ad optimisation technology. Amy Neale, Partner at Delta VC and mentor in the program, says: "This is a new kind of Startup Factory for Ireland - a model that taps into one of our greatest untapped resources: transitioning talent from multinationals into impactful startups. The quality of this cohort is really something special." An Engine for Exceptional Talent The programme attracts world-class talent from leading global companies and academic institutions. Industry Experience: Participants bring expertise from Google, LinkedIn, McKinsey, Meta, Stripe, and more. Academic Excellence: Alumni of MIT, Stanford, Cambridge, and Trinity College Dublin represent the pinnacle of global education. Specialised Expertise: Fields of focus include AI, neuroscience, machine learning, and engineering, showcasing the depth and breadth of innovation driving the cohort. A Critical Pillar for Ireland's Innovation Future Stephen Kinsella, Director of Immersive Software Engineering at the University of Limerick, emphasises: "Talent is the single most important ingredient in any innovation ecosystem. Founders unlocks that talent and channels it into impactful startups, making it critical to Ireland's future." Founders bridges the gap between careers at multinationals and entrepreneurship, positioning Ireland as a global innovation hub. With participants transitioning from corporate roles at Stripe, NASA, and Palantir to startup founders, Founders is addressing Ireland's competitiveness and driving growth in the global market. Looking Ahead: Investor Showcase and Beyond Founders is a two-year pilot funded by returns from successful investments in Irish startups through the NDRC. With its proven success and growing impact, new funding is required to sustain and scale this model beyond 2025. Bobby Healy, CEO and Founder of Manna Drone Delivery states: "This model has proven its value, creating startups that wouldn't exist otherwise with exceptional founding teams. Ensuring its future is critical to building a world-class innovation ecosystem for Ireland." The 2025 cohort will culminate in a showcase or "Demo Day" at Dogpatch Labs later this year, where participants will present their startups to leading investors, ecosystem leaders, and stakeholders. See more stories here.

In this episode of The Nowhere Office, Julia Hobsbawm and Stefan Stern dive into Google's new AI NotebookLM, debate Big Tech's increasingly inhuman approach to innovation, and explore the lasting influence of management guru Peter Drucker.  This week's My Working Life features a conversation with Bobby Healy, the founder of pioneering drone delivery service Manna, and Rory Sutherland, renowned ad-man and unlikely Tik-Tok star. The Nowhere Office is a Fully Connected Production, in association with Sandstone Global Productions. Music by Julian Brezon. Find out more at workathon.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harnessing technology for a better world one locality at a time Can technology be a force for good? That's the question being asked by thought leaders and innovators at this year's Dargan Forum, taking place in Dún Laoghaire on Thursday 4 July, as they explore how technology can empower communities and drive Ireland's digital, green future. The Dargan Forum is Europe's boutique conference on empowering the Green & Digital Transition for Localities Opening this year's conference with expert insight into how technology can serve people and places is Bobby Healy, CEO of MANNA Drone Delivery, who will share his company's inspiring vision for a net zero future for deliveries. Keynote speakers include Dara Calleary TD, Minister of State for Digital Transformation; Allan Mulrooney, CEO of the Western Development Commission; David Curtin, CEO of .ie; and Emma Jones, founder and CEO of London based Enterprise Nation which recently announced a strategic partnership with the Dargan Forum. Emma Jones of Enterprise Nation said: "Digital adoption is not just about new jobs, a tech-enabled, thriving local small business community creates better jobs, better businesses and more innovation - all of which contribute to a healthy local economy. That's why we're delighted to be partnering with Dargan Institute's forward-thinking plans to ensure Irish firms can get ahead in the global digital transformation race." David Curtin, CEO of key Dargan Forum 2024 sponsor .ie, shared: ".ie has been a long-term champion of the transformative power of digital technology in our towns and communities. The Dargan Forum serves as a crucial platform for driving meaningful change by leveraging our collective experience to bridge the digital divide and elevate digital skills. Partnering with the Dargan Forum is vital because it prioritises people and places, ensuring that progress benefits everyone. Together, we are committed to uncovering the innovative ways in which digitalisation enriches lives, strengthens communities, and boosts enterprises." Eoin Costello, national director of the Dargan Institute, said: "In the 21st century powerful virtual technologies such as cloud computing, AI and quantum computing will shape our lives in ways that we can only imagine. The objective of the Dargan Forum is ensuring that these powerful technologies are put to the service of people and places, leaving no one behind." Other key event partners include Irish Rail, Connected Hubs, Søstrene Grene and Fáilte Ireland. Bank of Ireland is also a long-term supporter of the work of the Dargan Institute through the Dargan Hub, Dún Laoghaire. Book your place To secure a place at this innovative free event, connect with like-minded individuals, and contribute to the dialogue that will shape the future of Irish communities, visit the Dargan Forum website. About the Dargan Forum The Dargan Forum is named after William Dargan, pioneer of railway technology and arguably Ireland's most important engineer of the 19th century. The Forum channels William Dargan's pioneering spirit by working to harness technology for human good and using it to connect people, places and ideas in new ways, just as Dargan himself did. More about William Dargan. Billy Linehan of Celtar Advisers and co-founder of StartUp Ballymun is joining a panel discussion on the topic "Empowering Small Business through Digital" at the Dargan Forum. Billy is a member of the Ballymun 4 Business network. See more breaking stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line ...

Welcome back to The Vertical Space! In this episode, we reconnect with Bobby Healy, CEO and Founder of Manna Drone Delivery. Bobby returns to discuss how Manna has not only met but exceeded initial expectations over the past two years. He dives deep into the details of Manna's unit economics, revealing how they achieve profitability with every flight, even when delivering a single cup of coffee. Bobby provides insights into the evolution of drone delivery over the past two years. He reflects on initial assumptions versus actual outcomes, highlighting pleasant surprises, disappointments, and his vision for the future. He emphasizes the economic viability of drone delivery, contrasting B2C and B2B strategies and sharing insights on market dynamics. Moreover, Bobby challenges the status quo of road-based logistics, advocating for a future where drones dominate last-mile deliveries. He also outlines his vision for advancing air mobility beyond drone delivery, offering compelling insights into future industry investments.

The second series of Bobby Kerr's Life and Leadership podcast with thanks to Sia Partners is available now on the Go Loud app and on Newstalk on Saturday evenings from 7pm.In Episode 6 Bobby's guest is tech entrepreneur and Manna Drone Delivery CEO, Bobby Healy.

Bobby Healy joins Jess to talk about the ongoing progress at Manna.

Bobby Healy, the mastermind behind Manna's skyrocketing drone delivery service, is not your average CEO; and this is not your average chat.  We take a closer look at Bobby's extraordinary narrative, where resilience isn't just a buzzword. He's not just outmanoeuvring giants like Amazon; he's sharing how Twitter has become an invaluable tool for shaping his personal brand and business growth. We're peeling back the layers of corporate marketing to reveal the compelling stories of the people powering these ventures and why an authentic founder's voice is more resonant than any polished PR pitch. Venture into the high-stakes world of entrepreneurship with a man who's turned the daunting task of founding and scaling businesses into an art form. Bobby recounts the serendipitous twists that catapulted him from cumbersome corporate chains to the helm of nimble, innovative ventures. He lays bare the triumphs and tribulations of his journey, from navigating the uncertainties of early-stage startups to mastering the strategic timing of acquisitions. Bobby embraces life's randomness that define the entrepreneurial spirit. As we zoom in on the nitty-gritty of drone delivery, Bobby doesn't shy away from the hurdles that come with revolutionizing transportation. He shares how Manna is crafting a future where drones seamlessly integrate into urban landscapes, all while maintaining a laser focus on customer experience and market creation.  For those looking to carve their own path in the tech world, Bobby's insights are gold dust. He  offers up hard-earned wisdom for ambitious minds: cherish your network, embrace the irrelevance of failure, and always remember that the greatest successes often come from starting early and surrounding yourself with talent. Join us for a conversation that's as electrifying as it is insightful, packed with lessons for anyone daring to disrupt the status quo.     --- My Season Partners Local Enterprise Offices: https://bit.ly/4bgUdPv Ethos - Resilience: https://bit.ly/3w1IunV  Iconic Offices: https://bit.ly/3vPQAzF    Find out more about MindShift Coaching Programme: https://bit.ly/3Sc4u6Y 

WATCH ON YOUTUBEIn this exclusive webinar we are joined by Bobby Healy,  the CEO of Manna Drone Delivery. They discuss;Bobby's journey from building video games to founding Manna,The company's partnerships and collaborations, Privacy and regulatory issues in the drone industry, The impact of drone delivery on job creation and displacement, The integration of drones into various industries, advancements in drone technology, market expansion and growth, The potential for drones to transform suburban living, The company's plans to go public Bobby's future entrepreneurial ventures.Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply. For more information, visit etoro.com/trading/fees. Past performance is not an indication of future results.This communication is for information and education purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice, a personal recommendation, or an offer of, or solicitation to buy or sell, any financial instruments. This material has been prepared without taking into account any particular recipient's investment objectives or financial situation, and has not been prepared in accordance with the legal and regulatory requirements to promote independent research. Any references to past or future performance of a financial instrument, index or a packaged investment product are not, and should not be taken as, a reliable indicator of future results. eToro makes no representation and assumes no liability as to the accuracy or completeness of the content of this publication.

WATCH ON YOUTUBEIn this exclusive webinar we are joined by Bobby Healy,  the CEO of Manna Drone Delivery. They discuss;Bobby's journey from building video games to founding Manna,The company's partnerships and collaborations, Privacy and regulatory issues in the drone industry, The impact of drone delivery on job creation and displacement, The integration of drones into various industries, advancements in drone technology, market expansion and growth, The potential for drones to transform suburban living, The company's plans to go public Bobby's future entrepreneurial ventures.Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply. For more information, visit etoro.com/trading/fees. Past performance is not an indication of future results.This communication is for information and education purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice, a personal recommendation, or an offer of, or solicitation to buy or sell, any financial instruments. This material has been prepared without taking into account any particular recipient's investment objectives or financial situation, and has not been prepared in accordance with the legal and regulatory requirements to promote independent research. Any references to past or future performance of a financial instrument, index or a packaged investment product are not, and should not be taken as, a reliable indicator of future results. eToro makes no representation and assumes no liability as to the accuracy or completeness of the content of this publication.

Episode 6 of the podcast startup series and this time around Jon caught up with one of the most fascinating future business - Drone Delivery's namely the CEO and Founder of Ireland's biggest operation... Bobby Healy of Manna Drone Delivery. We spoke about the industry, the future, jobs, regulations, hobbyist drones and basically all things aero delivery. Check it out.

Bobby began his career building video games for Nintendo. After that, he founded Eland (an airline tech company) which he sold to SITA before going on to build CarTrawler over 15 years, and led two successful LBOs for the business. For the last 4 years, he's been building ‘Manna Drone Delivery' - a business whose mission is to improve the world by making lightning-fast suburban deliveries affordable, green and safe. He is also a founder of Meili Travel technology with a mission to end the fiasco of car hire brokering. Aside from business, Bobby has a keen interest in philanthropy and is an active member of the board of Debra Ireland as well as running several fund-raising events for other charities. This is the 17th episode with guest Bobby Healy, Founder of Manna Drone Delivery in the Davy podcast series 'Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly'. This podcast brings you insightful conversation between Aidan Donnelly and entrepreneurs and business owners/management with their own unique story to tell. If you like what you hear, please like, share and subscribe.

Are mass drone deliveries getting closer? Bobby Healy from Manna Aero thinks they are both on the way and thinks he can build one of the biggest companies in Ireland.

I explore the world of drone delivery with Bobby Healy, the experienced inventor and technology entrepreneur behind Manna, the world's first aviation-grade B2B drone delivery 'as-a-service' company. The episode provides an enlightening look into Manna's journey to revolutionize last-mile delivery, with exclusive insights into their European operations, technology, partnerships, and future plans. We explore the genesis of Manna. Taking us down memory lane, Bobby shares how Manna was born and the early days of experimentation involving quirky methods like parachutes and cherry pickers. Here, Bobby brings to light the significance of their unique license, positioning Manna as a trailblazer in the European drone delivery landscape. Manna's collaborations with the Irish government and the healthcare sector show how technology can be leveraged for the greater good. The episode delves into Manna's poignant role during the pandemic, ensuring that medication reached vulnerable individuals when needed. The episode takes an interesting turn when Neil and Bobby discuss Manna's strategic partnership with Hillwood in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Bobby elaborates on how partnerships and collaborations are fundamental for scaling a tech business while delivering tangible benefits to local communities. This episode serves as a blueprint for how transformative technologies like drones can redefine industry norms. The success Manna has achieved in Europe signals the expansive potential that lies ahead, yet it also underscores the challenges that accompany rapid innovation, such as safety and regulatory hurdles. From a business standpoint, the episode accentuates the symbiotic nature of strategic partnerships. Aligning with real estate development companies like Hillwood is not just about corporate growth but also about creating value for end-users. This episode offers a comprehensive yet nuanced perspective for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, logistics, and social impact. As we venture deeper into the 21st century, last-mile delivery is emerging as a critical touchpoint for consumers and businesses. Manna seems to be at the forefront of this transformation.  

Did you know that an Irish company is one of the world leaders in developing drone delivery services? We spoke to Manna CEO and founder Bobby Healy about the challenges of getting a project like this off the ground, and why Ireland has become a popular global testbed for drone development. You can follow Bobby @realBobbyHealy on Twitter, and find out more about Manna at Manna.aero. — You might also like to read this report on the drone industry in Ireland from Silicon Republic: https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/drone-regulation-ireland-europe-manna-delivery-zenadrone-iaa-safety — Check out the guidance from the Irish Aviation Authority on drones here: https://www.iaa.ie/general-aviation/drones — And vote for us in the Irish Podcast Awards here: https://www.theirishpodcastawards.ie/voting We'll release Bobby's interview in its entirety for HeadStuff+ Community members next week, and we'll be back in a fortnight with an all-new episode. For Tech's Sake is a co-production from Silicon Republic and The HeadStuff Podcast Network, hosted by Elaine Burke and Jenny Darmody. Thank you to Hilary Barry for production, Matt Mahon and Dall-E for our graphics, Claudia Grandez for her social media support, and all at the HeadStuff team. If you want to support The HeadStuff Podcast Network, for our sake, for tech's sake and for many more great podcasts, visit HeadStuffPodcasts.com. And follow us @fortechssakepod on your platform of choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Irish Drones Soon Deliver Coca Cola to Dallas Neighborhoods?   Bobby Healy is CEO and Founder of Manna Drone Delivery.  Manna is the world's first aviation-grade B2B drone delivery service company.  The company designs, builds and operates unmanned aerial vehicles, which perform high-speed deliveries of up to 8 pounds in high-density suburban communities.    The drone fleet is operated by Manna directly from a restaurant or dark kitchen facility and is accessible via API to food tech providers and online food platforms.  The service enables participating retailers and restaurants to reduce delivery times to a fraction of their current times and improve the consumer experience of delivery.  Manna received the first certificate for commercial drone delivery issued by the Irish Aviation Authority and European Aviation Safety Agency, opening up Europe-wide opportunities for the company.   Bobby Healy is an experienced inventor and technology entrepreneur specialising in booking engine software. He joined CarTrawler in 2005 having begun his career building computer games for Nintendo at 16 years of age.  Prior to joining CarTrawler, Bobby founded Eland Technologies which he later sold to airline technology giant SITA and remained as CTO until 2005.   Earlier this year, Manna received an investment from Coca-Cola HBC.  Manna also announced its first US drone delivery trial for Dallas, Texas, marking a significant milestone in the company's plans delivery food and products to homes worldwide. In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Bobby talks about Mannas successful Drone Delivery service, the strategic partnership with Coca Cola and the company's plans for the expanding into the United States and other countries.

“No one wants to invest in a business that does a million deliveries a day if you lose money in every delivery. So, we need to get to rational businesses that are always investable. So, that's why our focus is on generating a profit on our operation”, explains Bobby Healy, the CEO and Founder of Manna Drone Delivery in our latest interview. If drone organisations can start to generate profit in one location, they can use those same processes to scale operations in other areas as well, which can bring investment into their businesses during this economic downturn. DroneTalks Group is a collection of services and platforms dedicated to uplifting the drone ecosystem. That includes our main educational platform DroneTalks as well as specialised trainings for drone industry professionals, the event Aerial Cities for industry stakeholders (both private and government) and the job portal DroneTalks Jobs for professionals.  For more information on drone-related services, including marketing and PR, please contact us at info@dronetalks.ch. Our partners at Murzilli Consulting also offer an outsourced strategic regulatory department for drone organisations as well, for more in-depth guidance.

Aaaaaand we're back! Due in part to the Tech.eu editorial staff being here there and everywhere last week, the Drive at Five took a breather, but to make up for the absence Nick Stevens sits in to provide a comprehensive rundown of what went down in the world of AI this week and what the implications are.But that's not all:02:21 - Sky News reports that European e-scooter giant Tier Mobility is working with bankers at Qatalyst Partners to explore their options for a potential merger with or an outright sale of the company to one of its rivals.05:25 - The Tech.eu Summit is happening on the 24th of May in Brussels. The agenda and full speaker lineup are now live!06:17 - Ahead of the Summit, Fiona interviewed Caroline Farberger where she revealed, "I genuinely thought that the playing field was even when I lived as a man, but I only had to live as a woman for a few months to realise how wrong I had been, how little I understood."07:39 - Fiona also spoke to Tech.eu Summit edtech panelists Svenia Busson, co-founder of the European Edtech Alliance, and Manna drone delivery CEO Bobby Healy about bridging the divide between the education system and real-world employment.11:28 - AI. What a week. Nick breaks down how the employment of AI is affecting the employment of humans, most notably at Chegg, Shopify, and IBM.14:37 - The Guardian reported that a UK competition watchdog launches review of AI market.14:45 - The White House announced new actions to promote responsible AI innovation that protects Americans' rights and safety.15:07 - The godfather of AI, Dr. Geoffrey Hinton left Google to speak out about the dangers of AI. 16:03 - A leaked document indicates that open source AI will outcompete both Google and OpenAI.19:11 - Istanbul-based Getir, who most recently raised approximately $500 million, is in talks to acquire German competitor Flink. 22:12 - At risk of a Nasdaq delisting, Lilium says it needs to raise $250 million, Tencent puts up $100 million at first close and offers more, but with a caveat.All this and more on this week's Drive at Five!

Bobby Healy from Manna Aero drone deliveries on delivering flat whites and pastries to the gardens of Balbriggan and his next move into drone deliveries in America.

Highlights from their conversation include:The Manna story (0:19)Drone delivery technology today (1:01)Actions regulators can take to accelerate drone delivery technology (4:09)The ideal environment for drone delivery (7:13)Manna's launch in the U.S. (9:11)How Manna differentiates itself in the market (11:24)Economics of the drone delivery network (13:47)Handling food safety issues (15:59)Final thoughts and takeaways (18:33)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/

Drone delivery is super-hot, but there aren't that many major players yet. Google's Wing is doing well, but Amazon is still just getting started, and few other significant players have major traction. Tiny Irish drone delivery company Manna Aero, however, has completed over 100,000 drone deliveries, is expanding to Dublin shortly, and will be expanding to mainland Europe and the United States this year. In this TechFirst with John Koetsier, we chat with Bobby Healy, CEO of Manna Aero.

We are joined by founder of Manna Drone Delivery, Bobby Healy. A talented businessman, he kicked off his career building video games for Nintendo, founded Eland Technologies and built CarTrawler. Since 2018, he's been building Manna whose mission is to improve the world by making lightning-fast suburban deliveries affordable, green and safe.

Bobby Healy is CEO and Founder of Manna Drone Delivery. Healy started off his tech career building games for Nintendo at the age of 16. After Nintendo, Healy founded the airline technology company Eland Technologies, which was then sold 12 years later. Healy then went on to build the largest mobility marketplace for airlines in the world, CarTrawler. Now, Healy is building Manna, the largest drone delivery operation in Europe, with over €30 million in funding from leading investors such as Molten Ventures, ffvc, Team Europe, Partners of DST Global and Dynamo Ventures. Healy continues to be an avid computer programmer and is a frequent speaker on the international circuit on subjects related to technology. https://www.manna.aero/ This episode is hosted by Dave Byrne

Drone deliveries will change our everyday lives, and safety is critical in enabling scalability. Our co-founder and CEO Eszter Kovacs had a fascinating talk with Bobby Healy, who is the CEO and co-founder of Manna Drone Delivery. Manna is already delivering goods to communities, and the responses have been very positive. Interestingly, the demand is driven by the young generation, followed by their parents. An essential factor in Manna's success is more clarity in drone regulations; thanks to that, companies are encouraged to innovate for a better future. For drone specialized marketing, PR email us at info@dronetalks.online For strategic and regulatory consulting on drone operations visit Murzilli Consulting: https://murzilliconsulting.com At DroneTalks we have gathered the top experts in the drone industry to design a set of easily digestible courses to get you up-to-date, fast. Learn more: https://dronetalks.online/academy/

Highlights from their conversation include:What's being built at Manna (1:10)The Bobby Healy story (1:48)What drones are best suited for (4:23)How Bobby chose the enabler route (11:00)Safety at Manna (14:27)Varying designs for drones (19:38)Deterrents of drone expansion (25:12)The economics of drone delivery (29:33)Advice for rising founders (32:48)Bobby's favorite summer activity (34:01)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups. Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/.

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Bobby Healy, the Founder and CEO of Manna, joins the show to share his journey from creating video games to building the drone delivery company that can deliver goods to your home in minutes. Hear how to pioneer a new industry, improve customer adoption, find additional use cases, what makes a video game become a huge hit, and the funniest thing he's ever seen a drone do. Connect with Bobby at Manna.Aero and Twitter @RealBobbyHealy

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In this week's episode, we're joined by DigitalDan, Thrill Riders and Bobby Healy as we talk about traveling around the globe to visit Theme Parks and ride Roller Coasters! We also catch up on the news including the Alton Towers VR experience, Phantasialand's new attraction, Avengers Assemble Flight Force, and Wildcat Closing at Hershey Park! DigitalDan: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigitalDan Bobby Healy: https://www.youtube.com/c/BobbyHealy Marcus (Thrill Riders): https://www.instagram.com/thrillriders/

In the third episode of the Phoenix Talent Talks: Success Series Podcast in partnership with the Business Post, Phoenix Co-CEOs Ruth Lyndon and Ed Rossiter talk to Bobby Healy, Founder & CEO of drone delivery service Manna.

Drone delivery of your coffee. Owning Tesla cars. Writing Ninetendo programmes. Mexico as a teenager. Developing and leaving Cartrawler. Going again with something new. Tech evangelist Bobby Healy of Manna Aero joins us.

Drone delivery firm, Manna, will create 50 new jobs at their Balbriggan base. Manna CEO, Bobby Healy, discussed the company's increasing workforce, as well as Manna's desire to expand to a European market. Listen and subscribe to Breakfast Business on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.  

In this episode, Guy is joined by Bobby Healy, Founder and CEO of Dublin-based Manna - a potentially game-changing drone delivery start-up - and a highly-valued member of the Tenzing Entrepreneurs Panel.Like many of the guests on The Ascent, Bobby discovered a love of coding as a teenager, and before he'd turned 18 he'd landed a dream job writing video games for Nintendo. While passionate about gaming, Bobby found his way to a job in the emerging travel tech sector, at Amadeus, the global distribution system (GDS) - a behemoth technology platform providing travel agents with direct access to the world's airline booking platforms, but inspired to build something better, he struck out on his own and moved to Mexico City to found Eland, a middleware SAAS business that allowed airlines to connect their booking systems into various hosting platforms. Twelve years later, with over 50 staff, Bobby sold the business to trade.On his return to Dublin, he chanced upon a business with bags of potential, and over the next 15 years, transformed what was then a family-run physical car rental operation into CarTrawler, the world's biggest B2B travel technology platform. Bobby exited CarTrawler during the pandemic to focus on Manna, which, he says, within three years will either be gigantic or nothing at all.

Bobby is a proven and remarkable entrepreneur and industry innovator. He has started and sold successful companies and is now pioneering service delivery with his start up, ‘Manna' - a Drone Delivery as a Service business. Listen to what makes Bobby special, how Manna delivers value today, their tech stack, their essential value and competitive advantages, his comments on certification, and how they plan to scale. Additionally, listen to qualities he looks for in his new hires, the advice he gives to those starting a business, and those who he turns to for advice. There are common qualities of great innovators and business pioneers – see if you can identify those qualities in Bobby. Thanks Bobby for being our guest!   

Our guest is Bobby Healy, CEO and Founder of Manna Drone Delivery 

Welcome to Episode #396: with Bobby Healy, CEO and Founder of Manna, a “Drone Delivery as a Service” business with which he plans to revolutionise the world of online food, grocery and pharmacy delivery   During this episode, Why Drone Delivery Is the Future of Home Delivery, we talk about using technology to create solutions. It is important for products to be distributed to local communities and they should be district sold from there. As a business offering a service, we want every brand, every vendor, every small producer, every local shop, all of them to have access to what we can offer. We should specially support the local community.   Sponsored by Molten: The investment platform for the visionaries who invent the Future.   Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: Connect with Bobby via LinkedIn, Twitter, Manna's website

Welcome to the trailer for Episode #396: Why Drone Delivery Is the Future of Home Delivery with Manna's Bobby Healy.   In this Wednesday's episode, Bobby and I will be talking about using technology to create solutions. Bobby will discuss how he's been building Manna, a "Drone Delivery as a Service" business to revolutionise the world of online food, grocery and pharmacy delivery.   Here's some highlights: It is important for products to be distributed to local communities and they should be district sold from there. As a business offering a service, we want every brand, every vendor, every small producer, every local shop, all of them to have access to what we can offer. We should specially support the local community.   Join us on Wednesday for the full episode.   Sponsored by Molten: The investment platform for the visionaries who invent the Future.

We recently attended Web Summit, a conference that brought together more than 30,000 people and over a thousand startups of all sizes. While we were there, we sat down to talk with a few people whose companies aim to make the future brighter. Our first conversation is with Donnel Baird, the founder of BlocPower, an NYC-based company that "turns buildings into Teslas." BlockPower retrofits residential buildings to wean them off dirty energy and make them green. The second is with Bobby Healy, the founder of Manna, a drone delivery company in Ireland that is replacing gas-guzzling delivery trucks, boosting local business, and making lives much more convenient. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Network and The Podglomerate.

Oranmore is just like any other sleepy Irish town — except for the fact that everything is delivered by futuristic drones. During lockdown, Oranmore became the testing bed for Manna Aero, a drone delivery startup that promises candy, curry and hot coffee to your door in a matter of minutes. In this first episode, we'll hear from Sifted innovation editor Maija Palmer, Manna Aero founder Bobby Healy and the Oranmore locals who are the guinea pigs for this frontier technology. You'll also hear from 5-year-old Eliza, who will grill Healy on his business model in our first episode of Baby Shark Tank.

Imagine you're peckish. There's nothing in the fridge but it's lashing outside — you don't want to go the supermarket, and ordering your regular takeout will take ages. Now imagine a different scenario: you order a takeout and it arrives in 10 minutes. Why? Because it skipped the roads and came instead by drone. That's an option that the residents of Oranmore in Galway, Moneygall in Offaly and, from next week, Balbriggan in County, will have had. Because Irish company Manna Aero has been delivering coffee, fast food, medicine and other things with drones in under 10 minutes to those communities. The company says it wants to expand to dozens of towns by the end of next year. Is this the future? Is it safe? Will it be allowed to go national and maybe international? Joining Adrian this week from the Web Summit in Lisbon to discuss this is Manna Aero founder and CEO Bobby Healy.

On this weeks episode we continue with part three of our Eastern Conference Preview series featuring @TheMiamiHeatUK and @TheBobbyHealy from Twitter, to breakdown the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers. Dan and Bobby talk to us about key acquisitions, offseason moves and expectations for the upcoming 2021/22 NBA season. EASTERN CONFERENCE PREVIEW ARTICLES As well as the podcast, you can find our three part Eastern Conference Preview breaking down the three Divisions below. Atlantic Division: https://orlandomagicuk.com/blog/the-eastern-conference-atlantic-division/ Central Division: https://orlandomagicuk.com/blog/the-eastern-conference-central-division/ Southeast Division: https://orlandomagicuk.com/blog/the-eastern-conference-southeast-division/ JALEN SUGGS JERSEY COMPETITION Our friends from the NBA Store Europe and Fanatics UK are giving away an Orlando Magic Jalen Suggs jersey to one lucky winner. For a chance to win you must be: 1. Subscribed to our YouTube channel 2. And leave us a comment on episode "Looking At The 2021/22 Schedule" on our YouTube channel, telling us which Orlando Magic player you're looking forward to watching the most this season When we hit 500 followers on the channel we will do a prize draw for the Jalen Suggs jersey on a future episode. RECOMMENDED LINKS: OUR WEBSITE: https://www.orlandomagicuk.com NBA LEAGUE PASS Never miss a game again! Watch the entire 2020/21 season here: https://tinyurl.com/yyyezjq9 OFFICIAL NBA STORE Shop the latest NBA gear & use the discount code MAGICUK10 for 10% off here: https://nbastore.vwz6.net/X6kjg FANATICS Shop officially licensed sports jerseys, merchandise & fan apparel & use the discount code MAGICUK10 for 10% off here: https://fanatics.ncw6.net/RAbNX Note: This description contains affiliate links. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer/listener used these links, the viewer/listener is in no way obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support. ********************************** CONNECT WITH ORLANDO MAGIC UK ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Like Orlando Magic UK's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/orlandomagicuk Follow Orlando Magic UK on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orlandomagicuk Follow Orlando Magic UK on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/orlandomagicuk Subscribe to Orlando Magic UK on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/orlandomagicuk

Next-day delivery? Same-day delivery? Super-lame. What about 5-minute delivery? That's Manna from heaven ... or manna from drones. Manna is running autonomous drone delivery right now in Galway, Ireland, and has the licenses in place to take the service across Europe and maybe Canada. This tiny startup is beating Amazon to the immediate delivery punch in Europe. And the US? That's a problem: regulation is way, way, way behind. In this episode of TechFirst with John Koetsier, I chat with Bobby Healy, CEO of Manna, about drone delivery, how it works, what it's accomplishing right now, and how soon you might see it in your backyard. Plus, what drone delivery as a service means for the future of commerce. Links: Support TechFirst with $SMRT coins: https://rally.io/creator/SMRT/ Manna: https://www.manna.aero TechFirst transcripts: https://johnkoetsier.com/category/tech-first/ Forbes columns: https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/ Full videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/johnkoetsier?sub_confirmation=1 Keep in touch: https://twitter.com/johnkoetsier

Jess chats to Bobby Healy of Manna Drones, Robert Kavanagh of TitanHQ and Aisling O'Reilly reviews some equipment from Irish company FizFit. TechTalk@newstalk.com

In his address to the IIEA, Bobby Healy, CEO of the drone techonology company Manna Aero, discusses the opportunities and challenges of drone technology. Mr Healy outlines his views on the social implications and potential social benefits of drone technology. He also discusses the regulatory implications and regulatory challenges associated with drone technology and the emerging EU policies in this area. About the Speaker: Bobby Healy is the founder and CEO of Manna Aero. He was previously the Director and Chief Technology Officer of CarTrawler, the largest travel technology platform for business-to-business car rental and transport solutions. Prior to this, Mr Healy was the founder and CTO of Eland Technologies, a travel software technology company.

In this episode, DroneTalks CEO and Founder, Eszter Kovács talks to Bobby Healy, CEO & Founder of Manna Drone Delivery. They discuss his thoughts around the competitive advantages of drone delivery and where the market is now heading. Bobby also shares some of the reactions that this new innovation has been getting from the public and talks about the noticeable change in perception of drone delivery as it becomes part of our everyday lives. Are you doing something amazing in the Drone ecosystem? Get involved! Go to www.dronetalks.online to find out more, or contact us at info@dronetalks.online. Follow us on Twitter: @drone_talks, Instagram: @dronetalks.online, LinkedIn: DroneTalks.online or YouTube: DroneTalks.

Karl Fitzpatrick interviews Bobby Healy from Manna about his plan to deliver food via drones, the regulations and safety precautions surrounding drone deliveries and the opportunity to enter the US market next year.

This week, Adrian Weckler is discussing 5G and taking a critical look at its strengths and weaknesses. To help him make sense of whether it is all it's hyped up to be, Adrian is joined by Bobby Healy, founder of Manna Aero, Con Kennedy, Chief Technical Officer with Ericsson Ireland and Niall Campion, co-founder of VRAI. The panel discusses everything from drone usage to 4K movies to the pros and cons of ‘millimetre wave' 5G. The Big Tech Show is in association with Vodafone Business.

Thought food delivery by drone was a distant tech promise?Think again.Irish entrepreneur Bobby Healy says his first Manna Aero drone flights with burgers and chips will start in January. The former Cartrawler CTO says he has clearance from Ireland's regulators to do it and will start with an area servicing 30,000 people.In the near future, he says, he hopes to scale to 50,000 delivery drones for the Irish and UK markets.Is this really about to happen? Adrian sat down with Bobby at the Web Summit in Lisbon to talk about how Manna Aero will work, the challenges facing it and Healy's future ambition for the company.