Tulsa’s Drone Dream Meets Local Pushback | Dublin News

Tulsa, Oklahoma, is betting big on Manna, an Irish drone startup, to become the “Drone Capital of the World,” hoping to revitalize its economy—but locals are furious they were blindsided by the plan, sparking fears over noise, privacy, safety, and wildlife. While Manna claims community support and promises engagement, past controversies in Ireland—including accidents and backlash from churches—cast a shadow. Now, with birds of prey posing new threats in the U.S., Tulsa’s high hopes collide with growing distrust as residents demand transparency and accountability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a253721c4bee271e