Several councillors claim there is a need for the local authority to take some measures to address the issue while legislation at a national level to govern the use of commercial drone flights is under consideration

Chopped is taking to the skies with delivery by drone in Blanchardstown, Dublin, powered by Manna

Last month, the not for profit Partas lodged plans with South Dublin County Council for an aerial food delivery hub for the Tallaght Enterprise Centre and the hub is part of Manna Drone Delivery Service’s ambitions to make 1 million deliveries this year.