A staggering 90% of all Americans surveyed indicate they would be interested in ordering products for drone or unmanned delivery, but there are clear concerns about safety, privacy, and logistics.
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Because Circuit does logistics management and route planning, the company’s survey asked both consumers (700) and delivery drivers (300) questions about the future of AI-driven autonomous vehicles and drone deliveries. I asked you to Interestingly, the Circuit study breaks down the results by generation. The results challenge the perception that only young consumers are interested in new delivery modes. Additionally, given the mix of delivery drivers and consumers, the majority of drivers understand that unmanned and drone delivery modes could change existing jobs, while a staggering 89% It became clear that they were interested in participating in the business model.
Who Wants Drone Delivery?
The survey found that the majority of Americans surveyed, regardless of age group, are interested in unmanned and drone deliveries. However, the reasons for this vary by age group. Baby Boomers (born 1946 to his 1964) are most interested in faster delivery times, and Generation Z (born in the mid-1990s to mid-2010s) that these delivery models produce less pollution. I hope
People are interested in the benefits, but there are also concerns, including drone piracy (3 out of 4 people surveyed). driver.
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Who do American consumers trust with unmanned and drone deliveries?
It’s no surprise that consumers generally trust large retailers to have better security and operations than smaller organizations. In this study, Amazon takes the top spot, followed closely by Walmart and Google. In the food category, Walmart is number one, followed by Domino’s Pizza, which delivered the first pizza by drone in 2016, and Uber Eats, which has yet to launch a large-scale program.
What’s surprising is that the big logistics companies aren’t at the top of the list. FedEx puts him in fifth place, with 25% listing him as the most trusted provider. However, UPS and DHL, key players in drone delivery, were not shown. This may simply be due to changes in consumer product home delivery. Amazon started developing his own global delivery network in 2014 and now has over 400,000 of his drivers worldwide.
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Despite the threat of drone piracy (which has not, in fact, been proven to be a problem for commercial drone deliveries), consumers are clearly ready to embrace the benefits automated delivery modes offer.
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Miriam McNabb, editor-in-chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of professional drone services marketplace JobForDrones, is a fascinating observer of the emerging drone industry and drone regulatory environment. With her 3,000+ articles focused on the commercial drone space, Miriam is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry. Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and high tech she has over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing new technologies.
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