Autonomous drone delivery startup Manna is establishing a U.S. operations and manufacturing facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The expansion will eventually create 1,000 jobs.
Manna's move into Tulsa marks a significant scaling effort for the Dublin-based company, which specializes in autonomous drone logistics. The facility will serve as the company's primary U.S. base for both operations and manufacturing.
The 1,000-job target indicates substantial production capacity and workforce expansion. Manna joins other drone delivery operators scaling U.S. operations as regulatory frameworks evolve and demand for autonomous logistics grows.
Tulsa's selection reflects broader trends of tech companies establishing manufacturing hubs outside traditional coastal tech centers. Oklahoma has previously attracted aerospace and advanced manufacturing investments.
Manna currently operates drone delivery services in several international markets. The Oklahoma facility represents the company's most significant U.S. commitment to date and positions it for expanded domestic operations as Federal Aviation Administration regulations for commercial drone delivery continue to develop.
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