Drone delivery start-up Manna is facing court action from drone systems and services provider Nordic Unmanned, in a row over patents.
The Norwegian company, which recently acquired German drone developer and manufacturer AirRobot, has filed the case in the High Court in Dublin.
It is understood to be in connection with a number of patents held by Nordic Unmanned that are due to run out within a few years, relating to a small part of the drone’s hardware. Nordic Unmanned is believed to have acquired the patents as part of the AirRobot deal.
Manna Drones did not comment on the matter.
Gerry Thornley: IRFU decision on Sevens reflects the cold, hard business of sport
Cannes 2025: Tom Cruise’s death-defying wing-walking, and the festival’s ban on an actor accused of assault
Out of the house and into a summer job: What are your teenagers’ rights
Irish history takes off on TikTok: Meet the people teaching the world about Ireland in 60-second bites
Founded in 2018 by entrepreneur Bobby Healy, Manna has developed aviation-grade drones that fly at 80km/h and deliver goods including groceries, takeaways and medicines, within a three-kilometre radius in less than three minutes.
