‘Since they’re gone, I just feel peace’: Life after drones in west Dublin trial zone (opens original article in a new tab)

Residents in Dublin 15 welcomed Manna's pause in drone deliveries due to noise and privacy issues, with the company citing policy uncertainties as a reason for the decision.

• Residents of Dublin 15 expressed relief over Manna's pause in drone deliveries due to noise and privacy concerns.
• Manna cited lack of national policy and local planning uncertainties as reasons for the pause, despite completing over 300,000 deliveries in Ireland.
• Local groups like Drone Action D15 campaigned against drone operations, citing noise and disruption, while some residents supported the service for convenience.