IONA is the next generation of local logistics providers: we take over last mile for main providers and also run local deliveries, but swap unsuitable delivery vans for very efficient delivery drones.

While the new economy relies more heavily on logistics, the model doesn’t work in rural areas. Delivery vans require volume and population density to work effectively. For instance, 1 million people in Scotland experience delivery surcharges – that accounted for £45M last year – or can’t access delivery at all: it’s 1/5 of the population!

IONA is a new kind of local logistics provider that mainly benefits rural areas. We are swapping inefficient delivery vans for highly efficient autonomous drones, levelling up the playing field between local players while cutting costs and CO2 emissions for everybody.

Company Details

Sector

Aerospace, Robotics, Logistics, CleanTech

Location

Cranfield

Founded

Q3 2021

Employees

1-5

Incubator

Barclays Eagle Labs, The National Robotarium

Amount raised

£100k

Complete Pre-seed Round

First Flight

Last Updated

March, 2023

Founding Team

Etienne Louvet

Chief Executive Officer

Saïf-Deen Akanni

CTO

Looking for

Funding

Talent

Advisors