Manna, an Irish drone delivery company, has inaugurated its first full‑scale metropolitan drone delivery hub in the United States, choosing Tulsa, Oklahoma as the launch site. The announcement, made on July 9 2026, marks the company’s initial step into the American market after establishing operations in Europe.

According to the company’s summary, the Tulsa facility will serve as a base for both U.S. manufacturing and commercial drone delivery operations. Manna indicated that the hub is part of a broader expansion plan that aims to create more than 1,000 jobs across various roles, from engineering and production to flight operations and maintenance.

The selection of Tulsa reflects the city’s growing reputation as a hub for aerospace innovation and logistics infrastructure. By locating its U.S. metro hub there, Manna gains access to a skilled workforce, supportive state incentives, and proximity to key transportation corridors that can facilitate the distribution of goods via drone.

For content creators, the emergence of a dedicated drone delivery network in a major U.S. metro area could streamline the procurement of production equipment, batteries, and other essentials. Faster, reliable aerial logistics may reduce downtime between shoots and enable more agile responses to last‑minute gear needs, although specific service details will be clarified as Manna rolls out its Tulsa operations.

As Manna scales its U.S. presence, the Tulsa hub will likely act as a testing ground for refining delivery algorithms, safety protocols, and integration with local airspace management. The company’s commitment to domestic manufacturing also suggests a longer‑term strategy to source components and assemble drones stateside, potentially lowering lead times and bolstering supply‑chain resilience for the growing drone‑delivery sector.